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On Jan. 31, the Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T) plans to conduct the first of three public meetings for the Southeast Fort Worth Rail Feasibility Study.
 
Public input and a technical evaluation will help determine the physical, operational and financial feasibility of future passenger-rail service in southeast Fort Worth, Texas, The T officials said in a prepared statement. The North Central Texas Council of Governments said the area is suited for a future regional commuter-rail line as part of its Regional Mobility 2030 Transportation Plan.

A feasibility study, to be conducted by R. L. Banks & Associates, will serve as the first step in the transportation planning process, said The T officials. The agency also plans to hold a public meeting in March and May.

Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) recently issued a report stating that commuter-rail passengers are able to connect with other transportation modes at 812 of 1,160 stations served by commuter trains in 34 metropolitan areas, including Dallas/Forth Worth.

Titled “In Making Connections: Intermodal Links Available at 70 Percent of All Stations Served by Commuter Rail,” the report shows the percentage of commuter-rail stations with intermodal connectivity exceeds that of the other modes, including intercity rail, airlines and ferries.

Commuter-rail connections are the latest data to be added to BTS’ “Intermodal Passenger Connectivity Database,” which now includes 2,566 passenger transportation facilities, including rail stations, airports and ferry terminals.