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Events: 04/13/18 to 04/26/18

There are plenty of places to go and things to do when you ride our Fort Worth bus routes and the Trinity Railway Express (TRE).  Plan your trip on transit to these spring activities.

 

SPRING FESTIVALS

Fort Worth’s most famous festival kicks off next week and we’re happy to navigate the traffic and parking for you! Look for downtown bus routes that go through our Intermodal Transportation Center (ITC) – it’s just 2 blocks away from the festival.

 

Coming from outside Fort Worth? Climb aboard the TRE. TRE will operate on a normal schedule on 4/19, 4/20 and 4/21 with special Sunday service in operation on 4/22.

 

 

Fortress Festival is ready to celebrate it’s 2ndyear in Fort Worth. Buy your tickets today to see great music in the Cultural District along bus route 2. Route 2 runs up to every 15 minutes, 7 days a week!

 

EVENTS AND DESTINATIONS

 

4/13/18 – Opera for Everyone at the Kimbell Art Museum is along bus route 2.

 

4/14/18 – Cliburn Concerts – Hannah Lash at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth along bus route 2.

 

4/22/18 – Ride bus routes 1, 5a or 25 to see the Toty and Andy Clown Showon the 3rd floor of El Mercado at La Gran Plaza Shopping Center.

 

Fort Worth’s Near Southside is keeping busy this month.  Bus route 1, bus route 4 and bus route 6 are all great routes to the area.

• 4/13/18 – Friday on the Green Concert Series

• 4/15/18 – Open Streets (special note: Route 4 will have a small detour due to road closures for the event)

 

Hop on board Molly the Trolley!  Our fare free trolley circulates downtown 7 days a week and stops right at Bass Performance Hall.  Enjoy a ride to these great shows:

• Now through 4/15/18 – Dixie’s Never Wear a Tube Top While Riding a Mechanical Bull and 16 Other Things I Learned While I Was Drinking Last Thursday

• 4/13/18 through 4/15/18 – Pink Martini

• 4/26/18 – Emanuel Ax, piano

 

Every third Thursday of the month, the Fort Worth Stockyards hosts Sippin’ and Shoppin’.  Ride on up on bus route 15!

 

Have an adventure and take the family to a showing of Beauty and the Beast Jr. at Casa Manana.  Bus route 2 and bus route 7 both go by the theatre.

 

Tag us (@TrinityMetro) on Facebook and Twitter during your trip.

 

Visit https://ridetrinitymetro.org/to see all our routes like bus route 44 and bus route 45 to Tarrant County College Northwest Campus.

TRE and Bus service during the 2018 Main Street Fort Worth Arts Festival

TRE:

For TRE schedules, including the dedicated Sunday schedule for April 22, 2018, click here

 

Bus:

The following routes are available during the 4 day event:

Route 1 – Hemphill

Route 2 – Camp Bowie

Route 4 – E. Rosedale

Route 6 – 8th Ave./McCart/Hulen Mall

Route 7 – University Dr.

Route 10 – Bailey

Route 11 – North Beach/Heritage Trace

Route 12 – Samuels/Mercantile Center

Route 14 – Sylvania/NE 28th

Route 15 – Stockyards/North Main

Route 46 – Jacksboro Highway

SPUR – E. Lancaster

Molly the Trolley

 

Detour Information:

Detours are implemented beginning on April 16, 2018. 

Shuttle buses on TRE route April 6-9 for bridge replacement

Buses are replacing Trinity Railway Express (TRE) trains between West Irving and CentrePort/DFW Airport stations the first full weekend of April.

TRE service will be suspended between the stations to replace a bridge over Bear Creek, a major step in TRE’s ongoing double-track upgrade.

Construction will impact the final two westbound trains Friday evening, April 6, and all trains Saturday, April 7, and Monday, April 9.

Passengers can expect significant delays, especially during morning and afternoon rush hours on April 9, and are encouraged to allow extra time to transfer to shuttle buses. Buses will meet all eastbound and westbound trains at West Irving and CentrePort/DFW Airport stations to continue the trip. Staff will also be on hand to support transferring customers.

Weather permitting, normal rail service will resume Tuesday, April 10.

For more information, call Trinity Metro at 817-215-8600.or DART at 214-979-1111.

 

Tarrant County College will provide Trinity Metro bus rides for students

Tarrant County College (TCC) students will soon have a free option for getting around town. Thanks to an agreement between TCC and the Fort Worth Transportation Authority, students will be able to ride any of the 38 bus routes in Tarrant County and TCC will pick up the tab. The transit agency, formerly known as The T, recently rebranded as Trinity Metro.

Starting May 15, TCC students will be able to use their student identification cards to access any of the bus routes in Trinity Metro’s system. The rides will then be paid by TCC.

As part of the EasyRide agreement, Trinity Metro will provide new bus service to TCC Northeast and TCC Southeast campuses beginning in August, prior to the start of the fall semester. Trinity Metro currently serves TCC’s other locations: Trinity River Campus, South Campus, Northwest Campus and the Erma C. Johnson Hadley Northwest Center of Excellence for Aviation, Transportation and Logistics.

“This agreement exemplifies a partnership designed for the future of Tarrant County,” said Paul Ballard, president/CEO of Trinity Metro. “Having an educated workforce strengthens the roots of a community and helps it grow and prosper in the future. Transportation is essential to the economic growth of our region. We are delighted to continue our partnership with Chancellor Giovannini and TCC as we help students achieve their goals by increasing their mobility in Tarrant County.”

Students enrolled in TCC’s 2018 summer term will be among the first students eligible for the EasyRide Program. Students issued TCC identification cards after May 15 will be automatically activated with EasyRide eligibility. Students with TCC identification cards issued prior to May 15 must have their cards activated for the EasyRide program. They will need to take their ID card to a TCC Copy Center for activation.

“Our students report that access to transportation is one of the greatest barriers they face when achieving their educational goals,” said Tarrant County College Chancellor Eugene Giovannini. “By partnering with Trinity Metro to cover the cost of a student’s transportation to campus, TCC is continuing to fulfill its mission of providing affordable and open access to quality teaching and learning.”

 

For more information, contact:

Laura J. Hanna
Director of Communications
Trinity Metro
801 Cherry Street, Suite 850
Fort Worth, TX – 76102
(817) 215-8973 – Office
(817) 721-0734 – Cell
Laura.Hanna@ridetm.org


Rita L.B. Parson
District Manager of Public Relations| Communications, PR & Marketing
Tarrant County College| Trinity River Campus |TREF 3326 B
300 Trinity Campus Circle |Fort Worth, TX 76102
817-515-1543 | Fax 817-515-0817
rita.parson@tccd.edu | www.tccd.edu

 

Events: 03/23/18 to 04/05/18

It’s time for festivals and fun!

Theater, music, sports and more are just a quick ride away on our Fort Worth bus routes and the Trinity Railway Express.  Make transit part of your experience for these upcoming events.

3/24/18 – Use Molly the Trolley to explore Sundance Square’s Spring Sip & Shop.

3/24/18 – Enjoy VINO-Palooza Wine and Music Festival at Shipping & Receiving Bar without worrying about driving or parking.  Ride bus routes5, 9 or 14.

3/31/18 – The Fort Worth Stockyards Texas-Sized Easter Egg Hunt is fun for the whole family along bus route 15.

Ride bus routes 1, 4, 5, 6, 9, 14, 15, 46 or Molly the Trolley to these events at the Fort Worth Convention Center:
• 3/23/18 through 3/24/18 – MA Dance 2018 Nationals
• 3/23/18 through 3/25/18 – Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers 2018 Convention
• 3/27/18 – Puttin’ On The Pink 2018
• 4/3/18 through 4/5/18 – American Foundry Society  2018 Casting Congress

Bus routes 2 or 7 make trips to the Will Rogers Memorial Center quick and easy.  Here is what is coming up:
• 3/23/18 through 3/25/18 – Horse O Rama
• 3/23/18 through 3/25/18 – JJ Horse Celebration
• 3/24/18 – Bulls, Bands and Barrels with Koe Wetzel
• 3/29/18 through 4/22/18 – NCHA Super Stakes and Super Stakes Classic

Molly the Trolley drops off and picks up right at Bass Performance Hall 7 days a week. Take the trolley to get to these shows:
• now through 3/25/18 – Finding Neverland
• 3/29/18 through 3/31/18 – Mozart Requiem and Martinu Pieces
• 4/4/18 through 4/8/18 – Dixie’s Tupperware Party

A TRE ride to Victory Station gets you to the American Airlines Center for these upcoming events:
• 3/23/18 – Stars vs. Bruins
• 3/24/18 – Mavericks vs. Hornets
• 3/26/18 – Bon Jovi
• 3/27/18 – Stars vs. Flyers
• 3/30/18 – Mavericks vs. Timberwolves
• 3/31/18 – Stars vs. Wild
• 4/3/18 – Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers
• 4/4/18 through 4/7/18 – Disney on Ice – Dare to Dream

Every Saturday in March and April Folk Songs of the Cowboy & Pioneer are featured at the Log Cabin Village along bus route 7.

Are you making your arrangements for upcoming spring festivals?
The Fort Worth Food and Wine Festival is right around the corner!  Plan your trip to the various event locations with the help of our online trip planner.

Fort Worth Main St. Arts Festival is 4/19/18 through 4/22/18.  Plan your trip on the TRE or any of our buses that travel through the Intermodal Transportation Center (ITC). TRE will be in service throughout the festival, including Sunday 4/22/18.

It’s the 2nd year for Fortress Festival in Fort Worth on 4/28/18 and 4/29/18.  Featuring artists Father John Misty, Chromeo and De La Soul, you can get there easily on bus route 2 to the Cultural District.

Tag us (@TrinityMetro) on Facebook and Twitter during your trip.

Visit www.FWTA.org to see our routes outside of Fort Worth like the bus route 63/64 to Denton and bus route 91 through River Oaks.

Rail Safety Tips

• The area around railroad tracks is private property. Standing on or near tracks is dangerous – and illegal.

• Trains can be at least three feet wider than the tracks. Anyone or anything in that area could be in harm’s way.

• Stay alert around railroad tracks. Some trains are very quiet and you won’t hear them coming. Using earbuds or texting can be a deadly distraction.

• Trains can come at any time on any track from any direction. It is never safe to walk on train tracks.

• Never assume a train can stop quickly. A freight train takes a mile to stop. That’s the same distance as 18 football fields.

• Trains move very quickly. The one way to stay safe is to never be on the tracks.

• Even if a train is stopped, it can move unexpectedly. It is never safe to be on or near a stopped train.

• If a car is on the tracks, a train cannot swerve to avoid it. If your car is stuck or stalled, get out of the car and move away from the tracks.

• Heed warning signs around railroad tracks. If you see a gate come down or red lights flashing, you need to stop. Even if you don’t see or hear a train, one is coming. Never try to “beat” a train.

• If you encounter a problem at a railroad crossing, look for the blue sign. It has an emergency phone number and a numerical code to identify the specific location.

 

For more safety tips, visit Operation Lifesaver’s website, oli.org.

 

 

Funding partnership makes riding Molly the Trolley free again

Fort Worth residents and visitors will now be able to ride around downtown for free on Trinity Metro’s Molly the Trolley, thanks to subsidies from the Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau, Downtown Fort Worth, Inc. and Sundance Square. Downtown hotels are also helping pay for the service, including the Omni, Worthington Renaissance, Sheraton, Hilton, Embassy Suites and Blackstone Courtyard. The fare-free service begins Thursday, March 1.

 

“We are excited to provide Molly service at no cost to customers, and we appreciate the participation of our community partners to make that happen,” said Paul Ballard, president and CEO of Trinity Metro. “Molly has always been a popular route for getting to the many downtown attractions.”

 

Having a downtown trolley helps convention goers and travelers take a quick tour of downtown or hop off and visit local shops and restaurants.

 

“Molly the Trolley is a crucial part of the downtown visitor experience,” said Bob Jameson, president and CEO of the Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau. “Public transportation is a coveted amenity that many convention planners and other visitors consider when choosing a destination. The CVB is happy to help subsidize Molly the Trolley because this service is a win for downtown and the future of tourism.”

 

Molly the Trolley is a familiar sight downtown with its distinctive green paint and wood panels on the sides. With stops throughout downtown, the circulator is a popular choice among residents and tourists.

 

“Sundance Square is pleased to once again sponsor this service and provide rides to our customers and guests,” said Johnny Campbell, president and CEO of Sundance Square “For years this has been a very popular service for hotel guests who visit to easily move around downtown Fort Worth and enjoy everything Sundance Square has to offer.“

 

Rick Baumeister, chairman DFWI Board of Directors, shared that sentiment.

 

“We look forward to the increased ridership on Molly with this change in fare structure,” Baumeister said. “We are pleased to partner with the CVB, Sundance Square, downtown hotels and Trinity Metro to bring this valued service back to Downtown.”

 

The cost of operating Molly the Trolley is approximately $1 million each year. The Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau, Downtown Fort Worth, Inc., Sundance Square and downtown hotels will be contributing a total of nearly $136,800 annually to help offset some of that cost.

 

Molly runs every 15 minutes every day of the year from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

 

Fort Worth Transit Agency Rolls Out New Look, New Name

If you’re used to thinking of local public transportation as “The T,” think again. The T has a new name and a new look. Now known as Trinity Metro, the agency will be rolling out its new look this spring in advertising, social media and community outreach.

 

“Locals have known us for 33 years as ‘The T,’ but that name doesn’t fully encompass what we do,” said Trinity Metro CEO/President Paul Ballard. “Our new name and look will provide a fresh, modern approach to represent all of our services, which include the Trinity Railway Express, buses, Molly the Trolley, TEXRail and MITS paratransit. The name also reflects our current and future expansion into other nearby cities.”

 

The transition comes as Trinity Metro continues to implement its Transit Master Plan, which specifically calls for improved branding.

 

Scott Mahaffey, Trinity Metro Board Chair, said the long-anticipated name and logo are coming at the right time.

 

“Our board and the senior leadership have been working closely together to make major improvements over the last few years,” Mahaffey said. “The timing for this initiative is ideal. We are happy to see it rolled out the same year that we are completing TEXRail.”

 

Extensive research went into the rebranding and design process – focus groups, surveys and in-person interviews with current riders and non-riders. The rebranding effort was led by J.O. Design, the marketing and design firm for Trinity Metro.

 

“Our firm bases everything we do on research,” said Jennifer Henderson, president of J.O. “We coordinated a two-month market research project throughout Tarrant County to better understand consumer behaviors. These insights helped us redefine the brand identity to prepare for the generational growth of the organization,” she said.

 

“The Trinity River is a natural geographical feature in North Texas that represents not only a mode of transportation, but also has historical significance as the lifeline of civilization. Commerce and residential growth still surrounds the Trinity River in Fort Worth, Denton, Dallas and beyond. Trinity Metro’s logo is a symbolic trifecta (Trinity) of the community, commerce and future growth, which is why we illustrate the name using three triangles and reversing out the letter M.”

 

To keep up with the latest brand implementations, follow us on Twitter and Facebook at @TrinityMetro. For more information about the rebranding efforts, contact Laura Hanna, director of communications, at Laura.Hanna@ridetm.org or 817-215-8973.