Trinity Metro Secured Land for TEXRail Station
The transit agency finalized an agreement for land donated by Baylor Scott & White Health in Fort Worth.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Philanthropy
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The Trinity Metro Board of Directors authorized agreements with Baylor Scott & White Health affiliates on September 21, 2026. This deal secures 1.76 acres of land for a new station on the upcoming 2.1-mile TEXRail extension.
Why it matters
The project is designed to increase public transit access to major employment hubs in the Medical District and the Near Southside. This infrastructure expansion aims to connect commuters more efficiently between the city center and vital healthcare and work centers.
The land donation covers 1.76 acres, which will support a 2.1-mile rail extension from the Fort Worth T&P Station. The site plan includes space for a bus turnaround, customer parking, and an access road.
The players
Trinity Metro
This is the primary public transportation agency serving the Fort Worth area and overseeing the expansion of local rail services.
Baylor Scott & White Health
This is a large non-profit healthcare organization that operates numerous hospitals and clinics across Texas.
The details
Trinity Metro will utilize the donated land to build necessary station infrastructure and improve regional transit connectivity. The transit agency finalized donation and ground lease agreements to facilitate the construction of the site within the Medical District.
Timeline
September 21, 2026: The Trinity Metro Board of Directors authorized the property agreements.
October 29, 2026: The agency plans to break ground on the TEXRail extension project.
Market Landscape
This development aligns with the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) planning standards to incentivize high-density land use near rail corridors. By integrating transit stations with major employment districts, Trinity Metro is shifting its strategy toward capturing higher ridership through better access to professional hubs.
Commuters in the Medical District and Near Southside can expect improved accessibility to public transportation once the new station is built. This development serves to streamline travel to key employment areas for local residents and health system employees.
The takeaway
Securing donated land allows for transit infrastructure growth without the immediate financial burden of purchasing real estate in the urban core. This partnership highlights how private healthcare institutions can play a direct role in shaping municipal public transit access.
What happens next
Trinity Metro is scheduled to break ground on the 2.1-mile TEXRail extension project on October 29, 2026.
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