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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.

 

 

Events: 3/12/2018 – 3/25/2018

Spring Break is here and there is plenty to do when you ride our Fort Worth bus routes and the Trinity Railway Express.  Climb on board the bus or train for all the fun!

 

Safari Express is on the road beginning Saturday 3/10/18 with direct service from downtown at the Intermodal Transportation Center (ITC) to the Fort Worth Zoo.  The express route picks up and drops off every 30 minutes during zoo hours through 3/18/18.

 

Spring Break activities at Reunion Tower in Dallas are a short TRE ride away.  Ride from any TRE station to Union Station.  Dallas Zoo Animal Adventures, the Dallas Public Library and even BINGO are included in the week’s festivities.

 

3/15/18 through 3/18/18 – Make your summer dreams a reality when you ride bus routes 2 or 7 to the Will Rogers Memorial Center for the Fort Worth Boat Show.

 

3/17/18 – There is no better St. Patrick’s Day celebration than Cowtown Goes Green at the Fort Worth Stockyards.  Catch bus route 15 every fifteen minutes from downtown to Main and Exchange.

 

3/18/18 – Trinity Habitat For Humanity “Blitz Build” kicks off on the Sundance Square Plaza along the Molly the Trolley route.

 

Did you know that Molly the Trolley drops off and picks up at Bass Performance Hall?  Plan your trip and ride on over for these great shows:

  • 3/16/18 through 3/18/18 – Beethoven’s 7th
  • 3/20/18 through 3/25/18 – Finding Neverland

 

Take the TRE to Victory Station for front door service to the American Airlines Center and these upcoming events:

  • 3/15/18 and 3/17/18 – 2018 NCAA Division 1 Men’s Basketball Championship First/Second Rounds
  • 3/19/18 – WWE Raw
  • 3/20/18 – WWE Smackdown
  • 3/21/18 – Romeo Santos
  • 3/22/18 – Mavericks vs. Jazz

 

Don’t forget that Sunday 3/11/18 is the big day for spring route changes.  See all the details on which routes are expanding and which routes are changing here.

 

3/11/18 System Map Download

 

3/11/18 Route Schedule Downloads

 

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

 

Want to explore even more?  Visit https://ridetrinitymetro.org/ to see our routes to popular destinations like Tarrant County College Campuses.

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.

 

 

Events: 2/23/2018 – 3/8/2018

There are plenty of places to go and things to do along our Fort Worth bus routes and the Trinity Railway Express.  Just look where we can take you!

Lace up your sneakers and head over to the Will Rogers Memorial Center on bus routes 2 or 7 for the Cowtown Marathon this weekend.

 

Other upcoming events at the Will Rogers Memorial Center include:

• 3/1/18 through 3/4/18 – Just Between Friends Children’s Consignment Sale

• 3/1/18 through 3/4/18 – Kids Artistic Revue Competition

• 3/2/18 through 3/4/18 – Fort Worth Show of Antiques & Art

• 3/2/18 through 3/3/18 – Tarrant County Junior Livestock Show

• 3/3/18 – Longhorn Opportunities Spotlight Sale

• 3/3/18 – World Ballet Art Competition Grand Prix – Regional

• 3/3/18 through 3/4/18 – Funky Finds Spring Fling

• 3/3/18 through 3/4/18 – The Walkabout Tour with Clinton Anderson

 

2/24/18 – Ride Molly the Trolley to The Music of Harry Potter:  A Family Concert or The Firebird performed by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra at Bass Performance Hall.

2/25/18 – The Fort Worth Bridal Show is at the Fort Worth Convention Center. Take bus routes  1, 4, 5, 6, 9, 14, 15, 46 or Molly the Trolley to plan your memorable day.

3/2/18 through 3/4/18 – Texas Ballet Theater presents Henry VIII and Seven Sonatas at Bass Performance Hall along our downtown Molly the Trolley route.

3/2/18 – Make your reservations and plan your trip on downtown bus routes 15, 46 or Molly the Trolley to enjoy Cantina Laredo’s Tequila Dinner – an exclusive evening featuring Patron Tequila.

3/6/18 – Catch the TRE over to Dallas for Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds show at the Dallas Majestic Theatre.  Board at either downtown Fort Worth TRE Stations and ride to Victory Station.  Connect with DART Rail and you’ll be right there.

3/7/18 – Ride Molly the Trolley to Tea & Talk – March at the Sid Richardson Museum.

 

Do you have tickets to these events at the American Airlines Center? Take the TRE to Victory Station for front door service without the drive!

• 2/24/18 – Stars vs. Jets

• 2/26/18 – Mavericks vs. Pacers

• 2/27/18 – Stars vs. Flames

• 2/28/18 – Mavericks vs. Thunder

• 3/1/18 – Stars vs. Lightning

• 3/2/18 – Blake Shelton

• 3/3/18 – Stars vs. Blues

• 3/4/18 – Mavericks vs. Pelicans

• 3/5/18 – Stars vs. Senators

• 3/6/18 – Mavericks vs. Nuggets

• 3/7/18 – Demi Lovato & DJ Khaled

 

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

Want to explore even more?  Visit www.FWTA.org to see our routes to popular destinations like Alliance and Denton.

 

 

Events: 2/9–2/17

You’ll LOVE riding public transportation this month!

Plan your trip on our Fort Worth bus routes or the Trinity Railway Express to enjoy these upcoming events!

 

There is plenty to do when you ride bus route 2 or route 7 to the Will Rogers Memorial Center:

• 2/9/18 – National Reined Cow Horse Association’s Celebration of Champions

• 2/9/18 – Talent on Parade Competition

• 2/9/18 – TXOLAN Alpaca Spectacular

• 2/10/18 – Original Fort Worth Gun Show

• 2/16/18 – 38th Annual Spring Home and Garden Show

• 2/17/18 – Showbiz National Talent Competition

2/10/18 – The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra presents A Gala Evening with Itzhak Perlman at Bass Performance Hall along the Molly the Trolley route.

2/10/18 – Ride bus route 1 or route 4 to join in the fun or watch and cheer along at the Fairmounti Gras Parade in the Near Southside.

2/10/18 – 2/11/18 – The American Cheerleaders Association 2018 National Championship is at the Fort Worth Convention Center.  Skip downtown parking and ride bus 1, 4, 5, 6,9,14,15,46 or Molly the Trolley.

2/14/18 –  Happy Valentine’s Day from the Fort Worth Transportation Authority! Spend more quality time with your sweetie by riding the bus to these perfect dates nights in Fort Worth!

• Route 2 – To Max’s Wine Dive special prix fixe menu with optional wine pairings.

• Routes 2,15,46 or Molly The Trolley – To Stage West Theatre’s annual Acting with the Stars at the Fort Worth Club.

• Molly The Trolley – To Simply Fondue in Sundance Square for a special Valentine’s Day menu. 

2/16/18 – 2/18/18 – Ride Molly The Trolley to Chicago The Musicalperformed by Performing Arts Fort Worth at Ball Performance Hall.

2/17/18 – Young Women’s Leadership Symposium at Texas Wesleyan University is along bus 4 and 9.

Go Frogs!  Ride bus 24 to cheer on TCU Men’s Basketball as they face upcoming opponents, the Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma State Cowboys, at Schollmaier Arena.

Heading to an upcoming Dallas Mavericks or Dallas Stars game? Catch the TRE to Victory Station right outside the American Airlines Center.

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Show us you’re trying transit. Tag us (@TrinityMetro) on Facebook and Twitter to share your experience!

Services Changes Effective March 11, 2018

Route 2 – Camp Bowie

• Increased frequency on weekends and later evening service 7 days a week.

 

Route 5 – Evans Ave. & Glen Garden

• Multiple timepoints adjusted.

 

Route 12 – Samuels/Mercantile  Center

• Route adjusted off East 1st Street and onto East 2nd street.

 

Route 14 – Sylvania/NE 28th

• Multiple timepoints adjusted.

 

Route 25 – Crosstown

• Adjusted last two late-night eastbound trips from Miller & Mansfield on.

 

Route 26 – Ridgmar Mall/Normandale

• Added Sunday service and later evening service 7 days a week.

 

Route 44 – Central/Azle Ave

• Outbound stops at Azle & Tipton moved 2 minutes earlier.

 

Route 57 – Como/Montgomery

• NO LONGER IN SERVICE.

 

Route 61 – Normandale Express

• 6:00 AM route to downtown: All timepoints moved 5 minutes earlier to meet TRE at ITC.

 

Route 65 – South Fort Worth Park & Ride Express

• 6:01 PM route to downtown: All timepoints moved 15 minutes later to meet TRE at ITC.

 

 

Events: 12/18/2017 – 12/28/2017

‘Tis the season to ride public transportation!

Join us on our Fort Worth bus routes or our Trinity Railway Express (TRE) train service to travel to these upcoming festivities and popular destinations.

12/18/17 – Hop on Molly the Trolley to see Michael Martin Murphey’s Cowboy Christmas at Bass Performance Hall.

12/22/17 – 12/24/17 – Still need your picture taken with Santa?  The Fort Worth Stockyards is the place to be!  Ride bus route 12 or bus route 15 to holiday fun.

12/22/17 – Ride TRE to Victory Station to catch Trans-Siberian Orchestra at the American Airlines Center.

12/23/17 – Santa will be making another special appearance at Crockett Row at West 7th’s Starlight Symphony Holiday Celebration.  Take bus route 2 and meet him there!

12/23/17 – Wear your favorite team’s jersey and ride bus routes 7 or 24 to the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl at Amon G. Carter Stadium.

Ride Molly the Trolley to Sundance Square to catch the twinkling lights of Fort Worth’s own 65 foot tall, live Christmas tree.

The Nutcracker continues at Bass Hall along the Molly the Trolley route.

Finish your holiday shopping without the stress of parking!  Take the bus to Fort Worth shopping destinations.

In between all the holiday cheer, DFW sports are heating up as the Dallas Mavericks host the Suns, Pistons and Raptors while the Dallas Stars take on the Capitals, Blackhawks and Predators.  Take the TRE to Victory Station to catch all the home game action at the American Airlines Center.

Tag us (@TheTFortWorth) on Facebook and Twitter to share your experience!

Christmas Day and New Year’s Day are right around the corner.  On both holidays, Fort Worth Transportation Authority buses will be operating on Sunday schedules and the Trinity Railway Express will not be in service.  See the full holiday service schedules at www.FWTA.org.

 

 

 

Events: 12/1/2017 – 12/14/2017

Get around town with ease by taking our Fort Worth bus routes or our Trinity Railway Express (TRE) train service to get to these upcoming events. Don’t forget to tag us on social media (@TheTFortWorth) during your ride!

12/1/17 – Ride TRE to American Airlines Center to see John Mayer performing with Dead and Company.

12/1/17 – Visit First Friday at The Modern along bus route 2.

12/2/17 – Ride bus route 12 and route 15 to the Fort Worth Stockyards for Christmas in the Stockyards.

12/2/17 – Hop on bus route 46 to the Jingle Bell Run at Panther Island Pavilion.

12/7/17 to 12/10/17 – Take downtown bus routes 1, 4, 6, 14, 15, 46 or Molly the Trolley to the DFW Auto Show in Fort Worth at the Fort Worth Convention Center.

12/8/17 – Ride TRE to American Airlines Center to see Lady Gaga.

12/9/17 – Ride TRE on Saturday to Dallas for the first round of BMW Dallas Marathon Weekend Series events.  Saturday events include the 5K, 10K and the Health & Fitness Expo.  (Note:  TRE service does not operate on Sundays.)

12/9/17 – Visit Fort Worth’s #1 handmade holiday shopping destination by riding bus routes 2 or 7 to Will Rogers Memorial Center for the Cowtown Indie Bazaar.

12/9/17 – Ride bus route 10 to Winter Wonderland in the Foundry District

12/12/17 – Fairmount Festivus at Kent & Co. The Space via bus routes 1, 4 or 6.

Ride bus routes 2 or 7 to see The Polar Express showing through 12/14/17 at the Omni IMAX(R) at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History.

Take the TRE to Victory Station for Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars at home at American Airlines Center all month long!

The Nutcracker at Bass Hall is a must see holiday performance along the Molly the Trolley route.

Gather the family!  Panther Island Ice is open along bus route 15!

Santa has arrived in Sundance Square. Take Molly the Trolley there for a truly magical experience.

Holiday shopping is a breeze when you use transit. Check out all our routes to popular retail destinations.

Don’t forget that schedules may be affected by the upcoming holidays. Always stay informed by visiting https://ridetrinitymetro.org/.