HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0039) M&C 20-0119City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 03/03/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0119
LOG NAME: 201LA TRINITY METRO TRANSIT BUS ROUTE REORGANIZATION
SUBJECT
Authorize Execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the Fort Worth Transportation Authority (Trinity Metro) in the Amount of $500,000.00, with City
Participation in the Amount of $250,000.00 to Fund a Portion of Costs for Implementation of a Transit Bus Route System Reorganization (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the Fort Worth Transportation Authority (Trinity Metro) in
the amount of $500,000.00, with City participation in the amount of $250,000.00 to fund a portion of costs for implementation of a Transit Bus
Route System Reorganization (City Project No. 102310)
DISCUSSION:
On August 7, 2018, City Council approved M&C G-19335 authorizing funding for a Transit Master Plan Implementation Study to further assist in
developing the City's vision for transit and transportation investment within Tarrant County and the region.
The City's Transit Master Plan (Transit Moves Fort Worth Plan) developed priorities that maximize the return on transit investments, identify land
use and capital investment strategies to support the success of transit, provide advice on funding from potential partner agencies within Tarrant
County, NCTCOG, State and Federal sources, and provide a better understanding of emerging technology applications and private sector
partnering.
The current transit bus route network has been in place more that 20 years, with minor changes over time. The Transit Moves Fort Worth Plan
identified an initiative to reorganize the current transit bus route network to better serve the growth in communities and businesses and change in
land use over the past 20 years. The transit bus route reorganization plan will change the route network, increase transit services where needed,
improve bus frequency on high ridership routes and enhance the overall customer experience. The project goal is to increase ridership by a
minimum of 5% percent one year after implementation of the transit network reorganization.
Trinity Metro awarded the project to Simon Engineering along with their subcontractor Huitt-Zollars in December 2019. Work on the project has
begun and is anticipated to be complete by October 2020.
The City will be providing payment in the amount of $250,000.00 from the Bus Route Reorganization project to the Fort Worth Transportation
Authority (Trinity Metro) to be matched with equal funds provided by the Fort Worth Transportation Authority for a total amount of $500,000.00 in
support of the transit bus route reorganization project. City funds are already appropriated in the City's adopted budget.
The transit services provided under this Interlocal Agreement are citywide.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: Fort
Worth Transportation Authority - Trinity Metro
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendation and award of the contract, funds are available in the current
capital budget, as appropriated, in the General Capital Projects Fund Bus Route Reorganization project. Prior to any expenditure being incurred,
the Transportation & Public Works Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by. Dana Burghdoff 8018
Originating Business Unit Head: William Johnson 7801
Additional Information Contact: Monty Hall 8662