During a construction project on Saturday, Oct. 26, buses will be used in place of Trinity Railway Express (TRE) trains between the Richland Hills Station and Fort Worth Central Station. The bus bridge will be in effect all day for TRE trains.
Trinity Metro TEXRail will provide service between Fort Worth Central Station and Fort Worth T&P Station. Passengers should allow additional time beyond their normal commuting schedule if planning to use these stations.
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(FORT WORTH, TX – Sept. 20, 2019) – Passengers who ride The Dash won’t just get a smooth, quiet ride on Trinity Metro’s new electric bus. They’ll also enjoy complimentary rides through Oct. 31 and special deals at more than 20 vendors along the route, including Crockett Row and the Cultural District.
To celebrate the launch of The Dash, Trinity Metro is hosting a kickoff event at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 23, in Crockett Row. Speakers will include State Sen. Beverly Powell, Tarrant County Commissioner Gary Fickes, Council Member Ann Zadeh, Trinity Metro President and CEO Bob Baulsir, Trinity Metro Board Chairman Scott Mahaffey and Rex Colorado, regional sales manager for New Flyer, the electric bus manufacturer. Former Fort Worth Mayor Ken Barr and Dash advocate Brandy O’Quinn will also speak.
Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price will deliver her comments at 9:45 a.m. at Fort Worth Central Station.
“This is an exciting day for Fort Worth and Tarrant County,” Baulsir said. “The Dash will provide a zero-emissions, high-frequency option for daily trips to popular destinations. This public/private partnership is a great example of how groups can work together to provide innovative transit solutions.”
“New Flyer commends Trinity Metro on its evolution to zero-emission mobility, and commitment to improving the quality of life for surrounding communities,” said Chris Stoddart, president of New Flyer. “We’re delighted to support Trinity Metro in its pursuit to providing Forth Worth residents with a cleaner, more livable city.”
How to #dashanddiscover
During the Crockett Row event, Trinity Metro will be giving out #dashanddiscover slap wristbands that are good for great discounts from Crockett Row merchants and the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. Dash patrons can ride the electric bus and show the distinctive red wristbands for discounts on food, service and entertainment through Oct. 31, 2019. With more than 20 participating vendors, riders can enjoy discounts at multiple locations on the same day.
Fares and service hours
Service begins Sunday, Sept. 22, and fares are complimentary through Oct. 31. Beginning Nov. 1, tickets will be $2 one way or $5 for a day pass, which includes all of Trinity Metro’s bus services, TEXRail, and Trinity Railway Express to CentrePort.
The Dash will operate 9:22 a.m.-10:44 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, and 9:22 a.m.-12:44 a.m. Friday-Saturday. The full schedule is available online.
The investors
The North Central Texas Council of Governments provided grant funding for the purchase of buses and a charging station. Community investors that have made a three-year financial commitment to The Dash service include the City of Fort Worth, Blue Zones Project – Fort Worth, Real Estate Council of Greater Fort Worth, and Visit Fort Worth.
Other Dash investors include the Kimbell Art Museum, Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, Amon Carter Museum of American Art, the University of North Texas Health Science Center, Crockett Row, Museum Place, Fort Worth Stock Show and Dickies Arena.
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.
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(FORT WORTH, TX – Sept. 5, 2019) – Trinity Metro is offering an exciting new benefit to help employees stay healthy – an onsite medical clinic that provides everything from flu shots to urgent care. Employees and media will get a preview of the facility during two open houses on Monday, Sept. 9. The first will be 9-11 a.m. and the second will be 1-3 p.m. at Trinity Metro’s site at 1600 E. Lancaster Ave.
The Trinity Metro Medical Clinic is located inside the maintenance and operations facility in a space that was formerly used as the agency’s print shop. The clinic will open for patient care on Tuesday, Sept. 10.
Designed to provide convenient and timely medical care, the clinic will provide access to all employees and covered dependents, and will mee
t the needs for employees who do not have a primary care doctor.
“An essential component of a healthy lifestyle is having access to convenient, high-quality medical care,” said Trinity Metro President and CEO Bob Baulsir. “Our employees provide daily service for everyone in the community, and we want to help provide this service for them.”
Trinity Metro has partnered with Premise Health, the nation’s leading worksite healthcare provider, to provide employees and eligible dependents with access to a variety services, which include:
• Annual physicals
• Preventive exams
• DOT physicals
• Biometric screenings
• Lab draws
• Allergy & flu shots
• Immunizations
• Acute & urgent care
• Women’s health
• Wellness coaching
• Pediatric care (ages 2 and up)
The Trinity Metro Medical Clinic will be open Monday through Friday, and Premise Health medical professionals will provide all clinic services.
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 10 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 from downtown Fort Worth to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport’s Terminal B.
Coming Soon: Trinity Metro Medical Clinic opening at HRP
Trinity Metro is known for getting people where they need to go, and now Trinity Metro is delivering convenient health care to employees and dependents. The new Trinity Metro Medical Clinic will celebrate its grand opening on Monday, Sept. 9, at HRP. The facility will be located in the former print shop area on the first floor.
Trinity Metro has partnered with Premise Health, the nation’s leading worksite healthcare provider, to provide employees and eligible dependents access to a variety services.
“We know our employees stay busy, and it’s often hard to find time to get to a doctor’s appointment,” said Kelli Shields, vice president of human resources. “The on-site medical clinic provides a convenient location for DOT physicals and services ranging from preventive to urgent care.”
Services will include, but not limited to:
Employees who use the clinic are eligible to earn reward points, and services are free to employees and dependents who are enrolled in the medical plan.
Trinity Metro is also committed to the privacy of medical clinic visitors. All interactions, services, and medical records at the medical clinic will be held in strict confidence. This means that your records will be maintained solely by Premise Health, and they will not be shared with Trinity Metro.
Be on the lookout for more information coming soon about this exciting employee benefit!
Now you can catch Trinity Metro TEXRail more often
Trinity Metro TEXRail has been a big hit with customers, and now they are enjoying even more service with 30-minute frequencies during peak hours. The commuter rail line between Fort Worth and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is now operating 73 trains daily instead of the previous tally of 48. The increased service started on Sunday, July 28. TEXRail operates on the same timetable every day of the week.
Another milestone for TEXRail was achieved with the introduction of Spike, the eighth train set manufactured by Stadler in Salt Lake City, Utah. The train got its name because it was featured at the grand opening celebration for Stadler’s new facility in May. The grand opening event coincided with the 150th anniversary of the Golden Spike celebration, which marked the historic spike that joined the rails for the First Transcontinental Railroad.
If you see Spike out on the route, you’ll see the name emblazoned on the front of the train. In August, Marketing and Communications members rode Spike and encouraged passengers to post photos about their ride on social media. The team also surprised riders with free Spike t-shirts, and promoted Spike through a social media campaign.
For specific information about times and locations, go to the online schedule.
Trinity Metro’s new electric bus, The Dash, has been testing throughout the summer and is almost ready to start service. The route begins operations on Sunday, Sept. 22, and a celebratory launch event will be held on Monday, Sept. 23, at Crockett Row.
The Dash will run from downtown Fort Worth to the city’s cultural district along the 7th Street corridor and will include a stop at the new Dickies Arena. Trinity Metro has four electric buses and a charging station, which were paid for by grant funding provided by the North Central Texas Council of Governments.
The line is a public-private partnership, with funding from community investors. The City of Fort Worth, Blue Zones Project – Fort Worth, Real Estate Council of Greater Fort Worth, and Visit Fort Worth have all made a three-year financial commitment to The Dash.
Other investors include the Kimbell Art Museum, Modern Art Museum Fort Worth, Amon Carter Museum of American Art, the University of North Texas Health Science Center, Crockett Row, Museum Place and Sheraton Downtown Fort Worth.
The Dash will offer daily service, with later hours on Friday and Saturday nights.
Mercantile ZIPZONE provides first mile/last mile solution
Trinity Metro recently introduced a new service to help employees in the Mercantile area get to work. The Mercantile ZIPZONE started July 22, and is helping TEXRail and bus commuters who travel to the Mercantile Center Station connect to their jobs.
After arriving at the station or bus stop, passengers can use the rideshare option to complete their commute. The first-mile/last-mile ride is provided by Via through a contract with Trinity Metro. During the service launch, Trinity Metro is not charging an additional fee for the rideshare option.
The Mercantile ZIPZONE operates 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Mercantile area employs approximately 18,000 workers.
Trinity Metro partnered with the City of Fort Worth to provide funding for Mercantile ZIPZONE, which is a one-year pilot project. The city has dedicated $500,000, and the remaining $500,000 is part of Trinity Metro’s operating budget.
Carla Forman celebrates 40 years of service
This summer, Carla Forman, director of paratransit and contracted services, celebrated her work anniversary of 40 years. To put that in perspective, 1979 is the year that Trivial Pursuit was launched, Pink Floyd released “The Wall” album, and Margaret Thatcher was elected prime minister in the United Kingdom. Jimmy Carter was president, gas was 86 cents a gallon, and you could buy a Toyota Corolla for about $3,700.
We asked Carla to reflect on her time, and to share more about her experience at Trinity Metro and outside of public transportation.
How did you first find out about the company?
I was taking graduate courses at the University of Texas at Arlington, and I saw a Transit Management Intern position listed on the job board.
What do you like most about your current role?
That ACCESS makes a difference in people’s lives.
Any unusual or interesting jobs before coming to the company?
I worked as a dog groomer (did not like the dog bites), and I also worked in a pharmacy.
What is a fun fact we may not know about you?
I swam competitively from elementary school through sixth grade.
What do you like to do outside of work?
I enjoy working on special projects around the house and spending time with my family and dogs.
Fitness IQ: Summertime sunscreen health
Most of us know that we’re supposed to use sunscreen, but we don’t all do a good job of knowing how sunscreen actually works. Here are a few things you should know:
Summer is one of the best seasons for staying healthy and active. While you’re enjoying the outdoors, make sure to take the proper measures to protect your skin.
(FORT WORTH, TX – July 24, 2019) – Trinity Metro TEXRail has some great news for passengers. The commuter rail line 
between Fort Worth and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is about to start operating more trains. On Sunday, July 28, TEXRail will begin offering 10 hours of 30-minute frequency during peak hours, seven days a week. This increases the number of daily trips from 48 to 73.
Bob Baulsir, president and chief executive officer of Trinity Metro, said the increased frequency will enhance the already popular service. “We always intended to increase frequency after six months of service to provide more options for commuters, travelers and other passengers,” he said. “Riders love our service, and we often hear that they are eager for more trains to run.”
Additional schedule changes include time adjustments to accommodate the increased volume of service. For example, a train that currently leaves at 25 minutes past the hour will now leave at 43 minutes past the hour. Visitors to Downtown Fort Worth and Fort Worth Stockyards will enjoy later service eastbound to DFW Airport, with the last train leaving Fort Worth Central Station at 12:47 a.m. (currently 11:30 p.m.) and leaving North Side Station at 12:55 a.m. (currently 11:38 p.m.). TEXRail’s first departure from DFW Airport to Fort Worth will be at 4:40 a.m. (currently 4:55 a.m.). Passengers should consult the online schedule prior to departure.
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 10 million passenger trips on buses, 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 from downtown Fort Worth to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport’s Terminal B.
