Fort Worth ISD and Trinity Metro officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding yesterday at I.M. Terrell Academy, marking the launch of a new pilot program that will allow FWISD high school students to ride Trinity Metro bus and rail services for free.
The new partnership is designed to increase safe, reliable transportation options for students, supporting their ability to travel to and from school, extracurricular activities, jobs, internships, and other essential destinations across the city.
The signing event featured remarks from FWISD Superintendent Dr. Karen Molinar, Trinity Metro President and CEO Richard Andreski, and I.M. Terrell Principal Baldwin Brown, who each highlighted the importance of the program for student access and opportunity.
“This partnership is a tremendous step forward for our students,” said Molinar. “We are deeply grateful to Trinity Metro for helping us open more doors for the young people of Fort Worth ISD. Our students are not only learners, they are citizens of this community. Providing them with expanded access to transportation gives them greater connection to all that Fort Worth has to offer, from educational opportunities to work, arts, and civic life.”
Andreski emphasized the shared commitment to student success. “Our partnership with FWISD gives students additional transportation options, supports student learning and academic success. We are proud to join Dr. Molinar in this pilot program that will allow even more students to participate in after school activities and seek internship and employment opportunities,” he said. “This partnership is proof positive that Trinity Metro is connecting people to life across Fort Worth.”