high concentrations of low-income, senior, and disabled residents, would benefit from increased service frequency and improved transit infrastructure. Addressing these gaps is crucial to providing equitable transit access, particularly for those who rely on public transportation as their primary means of travel.
Figure 02-45: Trinity Metro Ridership, 2019-2024
Figure 02-46: Transit Ridership Comparison
Figure 02-47: Transit Service Frequency
Data Source: TxDOT, COTA, CATS
Austin, Columbus, and Charlotte. The lower ridership figures reflect a need for expanded services and increased frequency on popular routes to better serve high-need areas. Increasing transit use through expanded services in areas with high concentrations of disadvantaged populations would enhance economic mobility and access to essential services, bringing Fort Worth closer to its equity goals. TRANSIT SERVICE FREQUENCY + HIGH- NEED AREAS A review of Fort Worth’s transit service frequency, shown in Figure 02-47 , reveals service gaps in high-need areas, including South Fort Worth along I-35W, Central Fort Worth between I-820 and Hwy 183, and West Fort Worth along I-30. These areas, with
Data Source: Trinity Metro Reference Guide, Trinity Metro Website
Trinity Railway Express (TRE), and TEXRail services has steadily increased, with projec- tions indicating that bus ridership will return to pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2024. This recovery trend underscores the resil- ience of Fort Worth’s public transit system and highlights the importance of maintaining reliable and accessible transit options for disadvantaged communities as they rebuild their daily routines post-pandemic. TRANSIT RIDERSHIP IN PEER CITIES Despite recent growth, Fort Worth’s transit ridership remains lower than that of peer cities. As shown in Figure 02-46 , Trinity Metro’s 2023 ridership stands at 4.95 million, significantly below similarly sized cities like
Data Source: Trinity Metro, 2024
HIGH-PERFORMING ROUTES AND POPULAR DESTINATIONS
The top five most popular transit routes, highlighted in Figure 02-48 , serve high-den- sity areas that connect residential neighbor- hoods with employment centers and essen-
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