Trinity Metro will operate on a modified schedule on Labor Day, which falls on Monday, Sept. 5. Some services will run on regular schedules while others will be adjusted. Customer care representatives are available at 817-215-8600 to assist customers.
TEXRail service will be modified on Tuesday, Aug. 30, while crews replace a grade crossing at Bransford Road in Colleyville to create a more level crossing for motorists. Work will begin at 3 a.m. During that time, a bus bridge will operate between Grapevine/Main Street Station and North Richland Hills/Smithfield Station.
The work, which was originally scheduled for an earlier date, was moved to Aug. 30 because of the forecasted inclement weather. The date was rescheduled for the safety of everyone who will be working on this project.
Trains will run every 30 minutes for the duration of the disruption. Passengers should not experience any significant delays.
The first two trains of the day, which depart from North Side Station at 3:20 a.m. and from Mercantile Center Station at 3:31 a.m., will be canceled.
NOTE: Public comments are due by 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 29. Details and a video of the public meeting are available online.
Next week, the Planning Department will host a public meeting about Service Standards. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, and will be in the Community Room at Fort Worth Central Station.
Service Standards are criteria designed to ensure fair and equitable public transportation throughout our service area.
Topics for the meeting include service availability, bus stop location criteria, amenities such as shelters and benches, frequency, span of service, vehicle capacity and on-time performance measures. Planning will also discuss the process for service changes and how Service Standards help the agency to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Trinity Metro is inviting contractors to attend a Contractors Symposium to discuss upcoming solicitations for Project Management Consultant Services for the TEXRail Extension Project, General Planning Consultant Services for current and future capital projects as well as General Construction Contractor Services for current and future facility improvement projects.
Date: Wednesday Aug. 24, 2022
Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Register for the meeting through this Eventbrite link, or you may contact Aya Ealy at aya.ealy@ridetm.org for more information.
Beginning Monday, Aug. 15, riders will have another advantage to choosing Trinity Metro TEXRail to the airport. Five of the TEXRail stations – three in Fort Worth and two in North Richland Hills – will have designated parking for only $5 a day.
“This is great news for travelers,” said Chris Nettles, Trinity Metro Board Member and Fort Worth City Councilmember. “Long-term parking is something riders have been wanting, and I am so happy to see Trinity Metro making it happen.”
Tito Rodriguez, Trinity Metro Vice Chair and North Richland Hills City Council Member, said, “We anticipate this will bring more ridership to the already popular TEXRail. People who currently ride will love this new option, and others who haven’t tried it may do so now that we’re offering economical parking.”
Stations in Fort Worth with long-term parking are Fort Worth T&P Station, North Side Station and Mercantile Center Station. In addition, North Richland Hills/Iron Horse Station and North Richland Hills/Smithfield Station will offer long-term parking. On average, each of the five stations will have 20 designated spots for long-term parking.
Customers will be able to make reservations and make payments on the Ace Parking app for Apple or GooglePlay.
Some of Fort Worth’s favorite eateries offer a $6 Specialty Burger the week of August 22-28. You can dine in, order to-go or even have your burger delivered from some locations. On Friday, Aug. 19, there will be an Official Passport on the Fort Worth Burger Week web page for you to navigate your way through Fort Worth Burger Week.
Check out all of the Burger Week locations you can reach using Trinity Metro buses and ZIPZONE.
The Bell route, which connects at the Trinity Railway Express Bell Station, will discontinue service at the end of the day on Aug. 31.
Bell Textron subsidized the route for their employees to travel between the train station and work. The agreement between Trinity Metro and Bell Textron was not renewed at Bell’s request.
(FORT WORTH, TX – Aug. 1, 2022) – Riding TEXRail for your next family vacation or business trip is now even easier. Beginning Aug. 15, TEXRail is offering long-term paid parking at five of its stations. The cost will be $5 per night. On average, each of the stations will have 20 designated spots for long-term parking and those spots will be marked with painted numbers and corresponding signage.
Parking locations
Customers will be able to make reservations and make payments on the ACE Parking app for Apple or GooglePlay.
About Trinity Metro
Trinity Metro is a regional transportation system that provides public transportation to meet the mobility needs in Tarrant County. The agency offers connections throughout the North Central Texas region, providing passenger trips on buses, TEXRail, ACCESS paratransit, ZIPZONEs, Fort Worth Bike Sharing, vanpools and Trinity Railway Express (TRE), a 34-mile commuter rail line jointly owned and operated with Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART). Trinity Metro is the sole owner and operator of TEXRail, a 27-mile commuter rail line that runs between downtown Fort Worth and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport’s Terminal B.
(FORT WORTH, TX – Aug. 1, 2022) – Riding TEXRail for your next family vacation or business trip is now even easier. Beginning Aug. 15, TEXRail is offering long-term paid parking at five of its stations. The cost will be $5 per night. On average, each of the stations will have 20 designated spots for long-term parking and those spots will be marked with painted numbers and corresponding signage.
Parking locations
Fort Worth T&P Station
North Side Station
Mercantile Center Station
North Richland Hills/Iron Horse Station
North Richland Hills/Smithfield Station
Customers will be able to make reservations and make payments on the ACE Parking app for Apple or GooglePlay.
About Trinity Metro
Trinity Metro is a regional transportation system that provides public transportation to meet the mobility needs in Tarrant County. The agency offers connections throughout the North Central Texas region, providing passenger trips on buses, TEXRail, ACCESS paratransit, ZIPZONEs, Fort Worth Bike Sharing, vanpools and Trinity Railway Express (TRE), a 34-mile commuter rail line jointly owned and operated with Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART). Trinity Metro is the sole owner and operator of TEXRail, a 27-mile commuter rail line that runs between downtown Fort Worth and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport’s Terminal B.
With a forecasted high temperature of 110 degrees and an excessive heat warning issued by the National Weather Service, the hot weather could have an impact on Trinity Metro rail services this afternoon. The most likely scenario would be heat restrictions on speed, which means that TEXRail and Trinity Railway Express would operate at reduced speeds, which will likely generate schedule delays. The anticipated timeframe is 2-7 p.m. today. Similar conditions are expected tomorrow as well.
