FORT WORTH — At Tuesday’s City Council work session, Trinity Metro provided an update on ongoing and upcoming transit projects, including the Mayor’s Urban Rail Committee, the recent bike-share launch, the Blue Line, and the TEXRail extension to the Medical District.
TEXRail ridership has increased steadily since 2021, with 877,296 riders in 2025 alone. Special programs, such as the Storytime Train, attracted over 3,000 rides while promoting literacy and awareness of Trinity Metro services. Both the Orange Line and the Blue Line also recorded growth in weekly ridership compared to 2024.
“We have been able to sustain services with current revenue, and this year we expect to exceed pre-COVID ridership,” said CEO and President Rich Andreski. “TEXRail’s reach extends beyond the city into the county, highlighting the broad impact of our transit system.”
Trinity Metro plans to launch a pilot program this October allowing FWISD high school students to ride buses and trains for free. The initiative will help the agency better understand ridership demographics and inform future planning.
Looking ahead, Trinity Metro will advance its Urban Rail Plan, support transit services during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, complete an On-Demand Study of evolving transit services, and roll out a color-coded bus line program. Other planned projects over the next five years include breaking ground on the TEXRail expansion, launching the Alliance Express Bus Service, and promoting transit-oriented development. Funding for the TEXRail extension to the Medical District is still being finalized.
