Transforming Fort Worth and Tarrant County
Trinity Metro is a key driver of Fort Worth’s growth. As one of the nation’s fastest growing regions our community depends on a transit system that connects people to jobs, education, healthcare, and vibrant community life. Every ride, connection, and investment strengthens our community—creating jobs, driving economic growth, and improving quality of life. Whether it’s a student getting to class, a family enjoying our local attractions or employees enjoying a stress-free commute to work, Trinity Metro is there, moving life forward.
Trinity Metro provides reliable access to essential services, fostering independence and opportunity for all, especially those who are economically or physically challenged. ………………….
Trinity Metro Now is a five-year strategic plan that outlines bold initiatives to enhance transit in Fort Worth and Tarrant County, addressing rapid growth, congestion, and mobility demands.
Trinity Metro Now is a five-year strategic plan that outlines bold initiatives to enhance transit in Fort Worth and Tarrant County, addressing rapid growth, congestion, and mobility demands.
“We are proud to share our ‘Trinity Metro Effect’ report with our community and riders. In 2023, we set out to educate our community about who we are and what we do, hoping that along the way, we could continue to demonstrate our value to Tarrant County. This report makes clear that Trinity Metro’s services have numerous positive impacts on our community. Transit’s relationships with the business world, health care sector, and education community are of mutual benefit, and this report serves to outline those benefits.”
The Highlights
Business Benefits
- Trinity Metro services increase business productivity by $85 million annually.
- Trinity Metro services reduce service-area congestion costs by over $65 million annually.
- Every $500 million invested in Trinity Metro supports and creates approximately 8,000 jobs.
Education Benefits
- All colleges and universities in the Trinity Metro service area have transit services.
- Trinity Metro provides access to 92% of service-area low-income jobs.
- Trinity Metro services provide access to jobs for 97% of service-area zero-car households.
Health Care Benefits
- All major medical facilities in the Trinity Metro service area have transit services.
- 95% of service-area Social Service Agencies are served by Trinity Metro transit services.
- 92% of the service-area high-poverty population has access to transit.
Municipality Benefits
- Every job at Trinity Metro supports and creates approximately 5.17 jobs in Tarrant County.
- Every $1 million in capital investment in Trinity Metro yields an additional $300,000 in increased business sales.
- An estimated $146 million of annual public transit expenditures flow into Tarrant County.
The Trinity Metro Effect: All Publications