Trinity Metro’s Orange Line enhances Fort Worth’s connectivity by linking two of the city’s iconic entertainment distric
September 5,2024
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Trinity Metro, in partnership with Visit Fort Worth, Fort Worth Stockyards and downtown business leaders, proudly announces the new Orange Line to connect the Fort Worth Stockyards and Downtown Fort Worth. The new service begins on Sunday, Sept. 15. Rides on the Orange Line will be free through Oct. 31, 2024.
“From residents enjoying the Stockyards and downtown to the millions of tourists visiting Fort Worth each year, we are entering an even bigger era of hospitality and tourism in our city,” said Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker. “Trinity Metro’s new Orange Line helps ensure we’re meeting the demand in some of our busiest entertainment districts while also using transportation to help spur even more economic development.”
“The Trinity Metro Orange Line represents much more than a new public transportation route —it’s a bold step forward for Trinity Metro as we aim to make a significant impact on Fort Worth’s future,” said Rich Andreski, president and CEO of Trinity Metro. “By linking the city’s world-class entertainment and business districts, we’re not only enhancing access for the millions of visitors who come here each year, but also creating a dynamic draw for our residents and businesses who call Fort Worth home. Trinity Metro is thinking big, going outside the box, and it starts with connecting people to the heart of our city’s vibrant culture.”
The City of Fort Worth welcomed nearly 11 million visitors in 2023. The city’s tourism industry employs thousands of people and generates economic returns measured in the billions of dollars. Trinity Metro’s Orange Line will significantly enhance the visitor experience and unlock additional tourism spending.
Bob Jameson, president and CEO of Visit Fort Worth added, “We appreciate the creativity and forward-thinking coming from Trinity Metro as they connect our great destinations via public transportation. We are pleased to partner with them on this new service, which will give visitors yet one more reason to visit our great city.”
Trinity Metro’s Orange Line will give visitors and residents many reasons to ride including simple, easy-to-understand service and innovative design elements. Orange Line buses will run every 15 minutes through downtown, including stops near Fort Worth T&P Station and at Fort Worth Central Station for easy connections with Trinity Metro TEXRail (between Fort Worth and DFW International Airport) and Trinity Railway Express/TRE (between Fort Worth and Dallas). The route will continue along North Main Street, through the Historic Northside, to the Stockyards, and to Trinity Metro TEXRail North Side Station. Orange Line service will operate every day between 5 a.m. and 1 a.m. and will feature a distinctive look both inside and out, along with an enhanced onboard experience with features not typically seen on public transit buses.
“The Trinity Metro Orange Line is yet another example of how strong partnerships continue to make the Stockyards a vibrant and thriving destination,” said Craig Cavileer, managing partner of Stockyards Heritage Development Company. “We’re deeply appreciative of Trinity Metro’s commitment to enhancing connectivity and bringing the Stockyards to life in new ways. As we look to the future, we’re excited to collaborate further and build on these efforts, ensuring that the Stockyards remains an authentic and integral part of Fort Worth’s legacy for generations to come.”
“We’re excited about the Orange Line providing a fun, western-themed ride for our guests to visit the Stockyards and then return to enjoy all that downtown Fort Worth has to offer,” said Michael Hiltabidel, general manager at Omni Fort Worth Hotel. “Having a bus stop right by our hotel and service every 15 minutes makes it very convenient and easy to use.”