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Trinity Metro will be operating modified services for Independence Day, which falls on Friday, July 4.

• Trinity Metro buses and On-Demand paratransit services will operate on Sunday schedules.
• Trinity Metro TEXRail will operate on its regular schedule. On-Demand rideshare services, with the exception of Mansfield, will operate on regular schedules. Mansfield On-Demand will not have service.
• Trinity Railway Express, TRE LINK and CentrePort Circulator will not operate.
• Phone lines (817-215-8600) will be open from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. for customer assistance.
• The ticket sales kiosk at Fort Worth Central Station will be closed.

American Public Transportation Association (APTA) announced that Richard W. Andreski, president and CEO of Trinity Metro, has joined the Executive Committee of the APTA Board of Directors.

“I am honored to serve on APTA’s Executive Committee, where I have the opportunity to represent Fort Worth and Tarrant County and engage with other transit leaders at a national level,” Andreski said. “This opportunity comes at a critical time when federal policymakers are evaluating priorities for the next federal transportation bill.”

“We are doing some interesting things at Trinity Metro, but the best is yet to come as Trinity Metro innovates and expands to meet the needs of our fast growing city. I will bring back the best ideas that support our continued economic growth and great quality of life.”

Andreski also serves as vice chair of the APTA Commuter Rail Committee and chair of the APTA Awards Committee. In 2022, he joined Trinity Metro, where he leads a dedicated team delivering efficient and innovative transit services. Previously, he played critical leadership roles in the development of transit systems in the greater New York metro area at both NJ Transit and the Connecticut Department of Transportation.

The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) is a nonprofit international association of more than 1,500 public and private sector member organizations.  APTA is the only association in North America that represents all modes of public transportation, including bus, paratransit, light rail, commuter rail, subways, waterborne services, and intercity and high-speed passenger rail. More than 90 percent of the people using public transportation in the United States and Canada ride APTA member systems.

Whether you’re looking to two-step at the honky-tonk or enjoy dinner and a movie downtown, Trinity Metro’s Orange Line is your best way to travel between the Fort Worth Stockyards and downtown Fort Worth. No driving needed!

The bus route runs 5 a.m. to 1 a.m. seven days a week, and has easy connectivity with Trinity Metro TEXRail. Destinations include Fort Worth Central Station, Fort Worth Stockyards, TEXRail’s North Side Station and Fort Worth Convention Center.

For more details about the route and how to buy tickets, visit Trinity Metro Orange Line.

Her experience and record of innovation will further accelerate Trinity Metro’s bold plans for seamless, tech-forward, and community-driven services.

(FORT WORTH, TEXAS) Oct. 23, 2024 — Trinity Metro is excited to announce the appointment of Anette Landeros as its Chief Strategy Officer, effective December 2024. This newly created position reflects Trinity Metro’s commitment to taking its innovation and strategic planning to the next level as it continues to expand services and enhance connectivity across the region.

Anette Landeros brings a wealth of expertise to the role. As President and CEO of the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, she led the organization to new heights of success. Before her tenure at the Chamber, Landeros spent 12 years with the U.S. Department of Transportation in the Office of the Inspector General. Her extensive background in both community leadership and transportation makes her the ideal person to help guide Trinity Metro’s ambitious growth plans.

“As we continue to set new records with TEXRail and Trinity Railway Express ridership and see rapid growth in the popularity of the Orange Line, this is the perfect time to bring Anette on board,” said Rich Andreski, President and CEO of Trinity Metro. “Anette has an incredible understanding of the Fort Worth community and transportation. Her leadership will be instrumental in shaping our strategic initiatives and driving forward-thinking solutions for the future.”

Landeros joins Trinity Metro at a time of unprecedented momentum. The agency’s services, including TEXRail, Trinity Railway Express, and the Orange Line, are breaking ridership expectations, and new initiatives are underway to expand the network further. As Chief Strategy Officer, Landeros will oversee the development of strategies that support both immediate goals and long-term growth.

“I am honored to step into this role at such an exciting time for Trinity Metro,” Landeros said. “Transportation is the backbone of opportunity, and Trinity Metro is leading the way in creating a connected, vibrant future for our region. I look forward to helping the agency reach new milestones and ensuring we continue to deliver exceptional services that benefit our entire community.”

Jeff Davis, Chairman of the Board for Trinity Metro, expressed his enthusiasm regarding Landeros’ appointment: “Trinity Metro has built a culture of integrity and excellence under Rich Andreski’s leadership. Anette is a fantastic addition to the very capable Trinity Metro leadership team and will bring her unique perspective and talents to expand public transportation throughout Tarrant County.”

As Trinity Metro looks ahead to an exciting future, the creation of the Chief Strategy Officer role underscores the agency’s focus on innovation, strategic partnerships, and community impact. With Landeros at the helm of strategy, Trinity Metro is well-positioned to continue its upward trajectory, building on current successes and laying the groundwork for transformative new initiatives.

About Trinity Metro

Trinity Metro is a regional transportation system that strives to be the preferred choice for simple, safe, and innovative mobility services in Tarrant County. The agency offers connections throughout the North Central Texas region, providing passenger trips on buses, Trinity Metro TEXRail, Trinity Metro On-Demand rideshare services, Fort Worth Bike Sharing, vanpools and Trinity Railway Express. TRE, a 34-mile commuter rail line jointly owned and operated by Trinity Metro and DART, operates between Fort Worth and Dallas. Trinity Metro is the sole owner and operator of Trinity Metro 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 – July 12, 2024) – Did you know that TEXRail can make your summer travel plans easier?  Five of the TEXRail stations have an average of 20 spots for long-term parking to give travelers an economical option when riding TEXRail to DFW Airport to catch a flight.

Long-term parking options:

• Fort Worth T&P Station
• North Side Station
• Mercantile Center Station
• North Richland Hills/Iron Horse Station
• North Richland Hills/Smithfield Station

Customers may make reservations and payments on the Ace Parking app for Apple or GooglePlay. The cost is only $5 a day. Overflow parking will continue to be offered through Jan. 8. Trinity Metro is working with Ace to reflect the additional parking for customers.

For questions about the app, completing payments and where to park if all of the spaces are full, contact Darrin Smith, Ace parking account manager and site manager, at 214-724-6758 or dlsmith@aceparking.com.

TEXRail will have a partial service disruption on Tuesday, July 9, because of work being done for DART’s Silver Line project. Service between Fort Worth T&P Station and Grapevine/Main Street Station will operate as usual. Bus transportation will be provided between Grapevine/Main Street Station and DFW Airport Terminal B Station. The bus will provide express service between those two stations and will not serve DFW Airport North Station.  

Trinity Metro’s bus service in River Oaks will end on Wednesday, March 27. River Oaks has decided to withdraw their financial support for bus service, but will continue their support of ACCESS paratransit services.

Route 91 will continue to operate on its current route, but it will run non-stop through River Oaks beginning on Thursday, March 28.

(FORT WORTH, TEXAS) Feb. 5, 2024 – Trinity Railway Express (TRE) will soon make stops at a brand new station in Fort Worth – Trinity Lakes Station, which is located east of Loop 820 and north of Trinity Boulevard, between the current TRE Richland Hills and Bell stations. The new station is part of Trinity Lakes, a 1,600-acre master planned community that includes retail and residential transit-oriented development.

Trinity Lakes Station will open on Monday, Feb. 19. TRE’s Richland Hills Station will close after the end of service on Saturday, Feb. 17.