Author: Laura Hanna

You’re invited!

Sneak preview of new Blue Line

When/Where: 8-9 a.m. Wednesday, June 4, in Sundance Square Plaza

What: First look at Blue Line bus designs; opportunity to tour buses and interview speakers. Plus, an energizing performing by a Cliburn artist.

Who: Featured speakers include Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker, Visit Fort Worth President & CEO Bob Jameson, and Downtown Fort Worth Inc. President Andy Taft. Trinity Metro President & CEO Rich Andreski will emcee the event. Additional speakers include Jacques Marquis, CEO of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, and Zach Murphy from Sundance Square.

Blue Line preview June 4, launch on June 8

(FORT WORTH, TEXAS) May 27, 2025 —Trinity Metro is excited to announce the launch of the Blue Line, the second of Trinity Metro’s color-coded bus routes, in early June. Visit Fort Worth and Downtown Fort Worth, Inc., are funding partners for the Blue Line, which will help riders travel around downtown. Passengers will enjoy a sleek new riding experience around downtown in bright blue buses with iconic artwork on the exterior. Once aboard the bus, they’ll enjoy comfortable perimeter seating with additional artwork inside and on selected seats.

Blue Line will replace Molly the Trolley, which will cease operations at the end of service on Saturday, June 7. The first day of operations for Blue Line will be Sunday, June 8, and the new line will offer convenient daily service from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Riders can easily hop on and hop off whenever they’d like – and the route has a bus coming by every 7 minutes, so it’s extremely convenient.

“Much like the Orange Line, Trinity Metro’s Blue Line will provide a necessary connection for residents and tourists to some of Fort Worth’s iconic destinations,” said Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker. “The color-coded lines are very appealing for riders and the overall look raises the bar for an outstanding transit experience.”

Rich Andreski, president and CEO of Trinity Metro, said, “We’re excited to celebrate this milestone with our partners and to continue gaining momentum for Trinity Metro, Fort Worth and all of Tarrant County. We have more color-coded routes planned, and our Blue Line is the next step.”

Fort Worth is a popular destination with 11.5 million visitors last year – which means $3.5 billion in economic impact, according to Visit Fort Worth. That’s nearly double the 2014 figure of 6.5 million visitors. An estimated $251 million in state and local tax revenues are generated by visitor spending.

Bob Jameson, president and CEO of Visit Fort Worth added, “Offering rides every 7 minutes is very convenient and a great incentive for riders to hop on board. The complimentary bus route supports a growing convention business in our downtown and is one more example of the welcome extended to our visitors.”

Thanks to partnerships with Downtown Fort Worth Inc. and Visit Fort Worth, riding the Blue Line is free year-round. The route offers easy connectivity to buses, Trinity Metro TEXRail, Trinity Railway Express and Trinity Metro Bikes at Fort Worth Central Station and Fort Worth T&P Station. 

Downtown Fort Worth Inc. President Andy Taft said, “We support public transportation because of its direct impact on making downtown a vibrant place to live, visit and work. Easy-to-use, dedicated routes like the Blue Line are critical for connectivity throughout downtown, especially when they tie into the greater transit network.”

The route connects to downtown shops, dining, hotels and more. Selection destinations along the Blue Line include stops near Fort Worth Convention Center, Fort Worth Water Gardens and the ever-popular Sundance Square.

About Trinity Metro

Trinity Metro is a regional transportation system that strives to be the preferred choice for simple, safe, and innovative mobility services in Tarrant County. The agency offers connections throughout the North Texas region, providing passenger trips on buses, Trinity Metro TEXRail, Trinity Metro On-Demand rideshare services, Trinity Metro Bikes, vanpools and Trinity Railway Express. TRE, a 34-mile commuter rail line jointly owned and operated by Trinity Metro and DART, operates between Fort Worth and Dallas. Trinity Metro is the sole owner and operator of Trinity Metro TEXRail, a 27-mile commuter rail line that runs between downtown Fort Worth and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport’s Terminal B.

 

 

 

Trinity Metro bus and On-Demand paratransit will operate on Sunday schedules.

Trinity Metro TEXRail and most On-Demand rideshare services will operate on regular schedules. Mansfield On-Demand will not operate.

No service for Trinity Railway Express (TRE), CentrePort Circulator and TRE LINK.

Kiosk at Fort Worth Central Station will be closed.

Phone lines are open at 817-215-8600 from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. for customer assistance.

Trinity Metro is launching the Blue Line, updating hours and increasing frequency beginning on Sunday, June 8. The new color-coded route replaces Molly the Trolley and will feature bright blue buses with downtown-themed designs.

Additionally, several modifications will be implemented to reflect necessary detours for long-term construction projects across the system.

Route 2 Camp Bowie —  Update the turn-by-turn directions to accurately represent the current route the bus is taking to bypass the ongoing long-term construction project along Camp Bowie Blvd. between Montgomery and University Drive.

Route 12 Samuels/Mercantile Center Station —  Update the turn-by-turn directions to accurately represent the current route the bus is taking to bypass the ongoing long-term construction project at NE 28th Street and Decatur Avenue.

Molly The Trolley —  Rebrand as Blue Line, change service hours to 7 a.m.-7 p.m., and increase frequency to every 7 minutes.

Orange Line —  Update the turn-by-turn directions to accurately represent the current route the bus is taking to bypass the ongoing long-term construction project at NE 28th Street and Decatur Avenue.

Route 52 Hulen —  Update the turn-by-turn directions to accurately represent the current route the bus is taking to bypass the ongoing long-term construction project along Camp Bowie Boulevard between Montgomery Street and University Drive.

Route 91 North Side Station/Normandale —  Update the turn-by-turn directions to accurately represent the current route the bus is taking to bypass the ongoing long-term construction project at NE 28th Street and Decatur Avenue.

 

Trinity Metro will offer free rides for voting on all local services on Saturday, May 3. Customers who are riding to or from the polls are eligible for free rides on Trinity Metro buses, Trinity Metro On-Demand rideshare services (including paratransit) and Trinity Metro TEXRail. Free rides also include Trinity Railway Express stations in Tarrant County, including CentrePort.

To obtain a free ride, customers should notify their driver or train conductor that they are traveling to or from a voting location. Check the list of voting locations to find your best option. .

We’re excited to announce the official launch of Trinity Metro Bikes, our brand-new fleet of 400 red and white bikes, including 360 electric models, stationed throughout Fort Worth at 56 new solar-powered docking stations.

To kick off this milestone, we’ve teamed up with our friends at Near Southside to host a special celebration during Open Streets on Saturday, April 26. As part of the festivities, we will have a short, four-block bike parade led by local celebrities to highlight our city’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and active transportation.

Trinity Metro Bikes – Bike Parade!

Date: Saturday, April 26

Bike Parade Start Time: 2 p.m.

Location: In the heart of Open Streets at the intersection of Henderson & Magnolia, Near Southside

Trinity Metro Bikes has introduced 56 brand-new stations throughout Fort Worth. Plus, we’ve implemented a new, more affordable pricing structure.

Those familiar with the previous bikeshare system in Fort Worth will be pleased to know that all the Trinity Metro Bike stations are conveniently located at the same locations.

To sign up and find a station near you, simply download the Trinity Metro Bikes app on your mobile device.