Author: Laura Hanna

(FORT WORTH, TX – June 2, 2020) – Because of growing protests across the region, Trinity Metro will cease TEXRail operations during the curfew hours of 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., beginning today and continuing through Wednesday night/Thursday morning.

The last train departing Fort Worth will leave from Fort Worth Central Station at 6:47 p.m. and arrive at DFW Airport Terminal B Station at 7:36 p.m. The last train from the airport will leave at 6:40 p.m. and arrive in downtown Fort Worth at 7:30 p.m. The first train tomorrow will leave the airport at 6:10 a.m. and arrive at Fort Worth Central Station at 7 a.m. The first train from downtown will depart at 6:17 a.m. and arrive at the airport at 7:06 a.m.

The Mercantile ZIPZONE on-demand service, which connects to rail and bus services at the Mercantile Center Station, will end at 7:30 p.m. instead of 9 p.m. to comply with the curfew.

Previous curfew changes

On Monday, Trinity Metro reduced service in Fort Worth during the city’s curfew hours to protect customers, employees, facilities and assets. Trinity Metro is not operating in Fort Worth between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. through Wednesday night/Thursday morning.

Several bus routes are scheduled to depart Fort Worth Central Station around 7:15 p.m. Those routes, which run approximately 30 minutes, will depart as planned. At the conclusion of the routes, buses will return to the bus depot. Fort Worth Central Station will be closed at 8 p.m., including Amtrak and Greyhound. Fort Worth T&P Station will also close at 8 p.m. Trinity Metro will keep supervisors and vehicles at the ready in case anything is needed after 8 p.m.

TRE will operate between the Richland Hills Station and Medical/Market Center Station during curfew. Service on the east end was previously reduced to accommodate the curfew in Dallas.

ACCESS paratransit trips that are medically necessary will be provided as needed to meet appointments. All other paratransit trips will be scheduled based on the curfew.

Fort Worth B-Cycle will suspend rentals during the curfew hours.

Customer care will remain on its normal operating schedule. Representatives can be reached at 817-215-8600. Customers are being notified of the service changes via subscription-based rider alerts, the RIDETRINITYMETRO.org website and digital signage at Fort Worth Central Station.

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, annually providing 8 million passenger trips on buses, TEXRail, ACCESS paratransit, vanpools and the 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 – June 1, 2020) – In the interest of public safety, Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price has called for a curfew beginning at 8 p.m. today. To align with that directive and to protect customers, employees, facilities and assets, Trinity Metro will cease operations in Fort Worth between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. for the next three nights/mornings.

Several bus routes are scheduled to depart Fort Worth Central Station around 7:15 p.m. Those routes, which run approximately 30 minutes, will depart as planned. At the conclusion of the routes, buses will return to the bus depot. Fort Worth Central Station will be closed at 8 p.m., including Amtrak and Greyhound. Fort Worth T&P Station will also close at 8 p.m. Trinity Metro will keep supervisors and vehicles at the ready in case anything is needed after 8 p.m.

During the three days of curfew, TEXRail will not run service in Fort Worth between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. Operations will continue during those hours between North Richland Hills/Iron Horse Station and DFW Airport Terminal B Station.

TRE will operate between the Richland Hills Station and Medical/Market Center Station during curfew. Service on the east end was previously reduced to accommodate the curfew in Dallas.

ACCESS paratransit trips that are medically necessary will be provided as needed to meet appointments. All other paratransit trips will be scheduled based on the curfew.

Fort Worth B-Cycle will suspend rentals during the curfew hours.

Customer care will remain on its normal operating schedule. Representatives can be reached at 817-215-8600. Customers are being notified of the service changes via subscription-based rider alerts, the RIDETRINITYMETRO.org website and digital signage at Fort Worth Central Station.

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, annually providing 8 million passenger trips on buses, TEXRail, ACCESS paratransit, vanpools and the 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 – May 26, 2020) – Starting Monday, June 1, Trinity Metro and the City of Crowley are partnering to provide a new on-demand transportation option for Crowley residents. The Crowley ZIPZONE will provide transportation to medical facilities and shopping options within the city as well as connections to four bus routes (route 6, route 65X,  route 66X and route 72) in Fort Worth, plus the South Park & Ride.

“This is a great introduction to public transportation for Crowley residents,” said Jack Thompson, assistant city manager for the City of Crowley. “It will provide people with an easy and affordable way to get around the Crowley area. Since this is a new program, we are excited to get feedback from people using the system so that we can make changes that best meet the needs of the residents.”

The Crowley ZIPZONE, with service provided by Via, will operate 6:30-10 a.m. and 3:30-7 p.m. weekdays and will include service to Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South and the Gateway Station shopping center. The fares will be free for the month of June to give everyone a chance to try the new service. Beginning July 1, the cost for a one-way trip will be $3 per passenger.

Primary funding for the ZIPZONE was provided by the North Central Texas Council of Governments through a $333,000 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program grant.

Tarrant County Commissioner Roy C. Brooks said, “As Tarrant County Commissioner for Precinct One, I was pleased to help forge a partnership between the Regional Transportation Council, Trinity Metro, and Precinct One to provide the residents of the City of Crowley a new way to move within their city and allow them to connect to the larger public transportation network. It is important to have feasible transportation options for all of our Tarrant County cities.”

The new service in Crowley is the third on-demand service for Trinity Metro. A fourth option, the Near Southside ZIPZONE, is planned for this summer.

“We are excited about this opportunity to partner with Crowley to provide service to a new area,” said Wayne Gensler, vice president and chief operating officer of bus and paratransit at Trinity Metro. “This innovative solution will give residents the option of taking transportation within Crowley or connecting to one of our other services.”

About ZIPZONE

Trinity Metro has two other ZIPZONE services. The Mercantile ZIPZONE connects Trinity Metro TEXRail and bus passengers (route 11, route 12 and route 16) to first-mile/last-mile service near Mercantile Center Station. The Alliance ZIPZONE connects with bus route 16 and route 63X/64X, which is a partner route between Trinity Metro and Denton County Transportation Authority. The connecting express routes are operating on a regular schedule and the other bus routes are operating on a Sunday schedule.

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, annually providing 8 million passenger trips on buses, TEXRail, vanpools and the 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.