Trinity Metro
Trinity Metro, Tarrant County’s public transportation provider, announced its partnership with the Huitt-Zollars and TranSystems team as the final design consultant for the TEXRail extension project into the Near Southside.
Valued at $167 million, the initiative encompasses a 2.1-mile extension of the commuter rail, stretching from the Fort Worth T&P Station to the upcoming Near Southside Station situated in the heart of the Fort Worth Medical District — a hub employing approximately 50,000 people.
In addition to the rail extension, the project also includes the design of the new Near Southside Station with a 100-space park-and-ride lot.
Construction will begin in 2024.
“This commuter rail expansion represents a crucial milestone in the development of Fort Worth’s transportation infrastructure,” said Trinity Metro President and CEO Richard Andreski in a statement. “By connecting riders to the Near Southside and Medical District, we are offering medical workers, patients and visitors an opportunity to ride the very popular and very successful TEXRail. The expanded rail service will provide a great commuting choice many people while also offering Near Southside residents a seamless connection to DFW Airport.”
Huitt-Zollars and TranSystems have worked for Trinity Metro on several projects over the years, including the TEXRail Track and Stations project, which was completed by TranSystems, and the Mahaffey Maintenance Facility, which was completed by Huitt-Zollars.
“Our previous collaborations yielded highly successful results, so we are looking forward to continued excellence for our community,” said Chad Edwards, Trinity Metro executive vice president of Strategy, Planning, and Development.
The team has worked together successfully on multiple projects in Fort Worth and throughout the state.
“We’ve got a great team in place and complement each other in services we provide to bring these projects to fruition,” said David Campbell, vice president of Huitt-Zollars. “Over the years, Huitt-Zollars and TranSystems have been integral to TEXRail projects, such as the commuter rail line’s maintenance facility and the initial TEXRail line from downtown Fort Worth to the Airport. This partnership brings complementary skills together for exceptional results.”