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1/24/2011
Rail News: Passenger Rail
Texas, USDOT agencies explore commuter-rail connections
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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.
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.