On Tuesday, the Fort Worth City Council received an update on the planned extension of the TEXRail commuter line to the Medical District, marking a significant step in the city's efforts to improve public transit connectivity. The extension aims to support Fort Worth’s growth, with a focus on managing traffic and mobility concerns while keeping costs in check.
Fort Worth's Trinity Metro services, which include bus, vanpool, on-demand, bikes, and TEXRail, serve over 300,000 residents, with nearly one-third of the population relying on public transit. Ridership has increased by 33.2% across all services, with on-demand services seeing the highest increase at 96.2%.
The TEXRail extension, costing an estimated $295 million, will extend two miles from the Fort Worth T&P Station to a new stop in the Medical District. This extension will include a park-and-ride lot with 100 spaces and pave the way for future development in partnership with Baylor Scott & White.
Fort Worth residents have shown strong support for public transit, with 77% in favor of investing in transportation infrastructure to address issues like population growth and congestion. The new rail extension, part of a broader system expansion, aligns with the city's long-term goal to improve transit options and enhance connectivity.
