Plus, learn more about Tarrant County's first aquifer storage well.
 
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🚏 Coming soon to a bus stop near you

Ride in style: Trinity Metro awards contract for new bus stop designs
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The bus stop prototypes have options with and without walls. | Photo courtesy of Trinity Metro
Have you seen some rundown bus stops and shelters around town? Trinity Metro is working to fix that with new prototypes designed for rider comfort and convenience.

Over the next few years, Trinity Metro hopes to replace all 1,714 bus stops around the city for approximately $20 million. Earlier this week, Trinity Metro awarded a three-year contract to Tolar Manufacturing Company to start producing the first batch. With the help of San Antonio-based L.A.W. Contracting, Trinity Metro aims to have the first 40 shelters installed by the organization’s 40th birthday in November.

Four new prototypes have already been installed along Hemphill Street, which is served by Route 1, from West Allen Avenue to West Vickery Boulevard. The new designs range from $9,000 to $13,000 and feature:
  • A shade structure
  • Upgraded LED lighting
  • Improved seating
  • Larger waste receptacles
  • Glass walls for shelter and visibility
  • Bus sign poles with solar lights
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The new display tells riders when the next bus is set to arrive.

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Photo by FTWtoday

Select bus stops also have a real-time bus tracking and customer information displays that show when the bus will arrive and notifies riders of any active alerts or notices.

Trinity Metro is also working with the city to ensure that the stops’ concrete pads are ADA-accessible.

In July, Trinity Metro ran a feedback survey, garnering 150+ responses from riders about the prototypes. Over 91% of respondents noted that the new designs made them feel safer while waiting for the bus.
 
Events
Wednesday, Aug. 2
  • Weird Wednesday | Wednesday, Aug. 2 | 5-10:30 p.m. | Southside Preservation Hall and Rose Chapel, 1519 Lipscomb St., Fort Worth | Free | Shop two rooms of local vendors at the night market and then settle in for a secret film screening.
Thursday, Aug. 3
  • PBR Stockyards Showcase | Thursday, Aug. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | Cowtown Coliseum, 121 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth | $15-$100 | Try not to hold your breath while Western athletes hold on for eight seconds.
Friday, Aug. 4
  • Live Music | Friday, Aug. 4 | 7-10 p.m. | Sundance Square Plaza, 420 Main St., Fort Worth | Free | Head downtown for an evening of live music while the little ones play in the plaza splash pad.
Saturday, Aug. 5
  • Clint Black | Saturday, Aug. 5 | 10 p.m.-12 a.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth | $20-$85 | You’ll be toe-tappin’ and boot scootin’ with this performance by the “Desperado” artist.
Sunday, Aug. 6
  • Beer Yoga | Sunday, Aug. 6 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Panther Island Brewery, 501 N. Main St., Fort Worth | $20 | Grab your mat and start the week off right with a 60-minute yoga flow followed by a brew or mimosa.
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News Notes
Civic
  • Tarrant County is getting its first Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) well. Earlier this month, the Tarrant Regional Water District approved a contract with Hydro Resources Mid-Continent to drill a 1,450-ft-deep well. The ASR stores water underground for later use and protects the water supply from extreme evaporation.
Sports
  • Dickies Arena will host the 3rd Annual US LBM Coast-to-Coast Challenge this winter. The triple-header of men’s college basketball will take place on Saturday, Dec. 16 with UTA, Texas Tech, and TCU taking on the Air Force Academy, Vanderbilt, and Arizona State, respectively. Tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m.
Edu
  • UNT Health Science Center’s College of Pharmacy was granted the maximum eight-year accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. The school reached the academic milestone just 10 years after its inaugural class. The college ranks No. 38 for research funding in the country.
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Festival
  • Season passes and premium tickets are on sale for the 2023 State Fair of Texas running Friday, Sept. 29-Sunday, Oct. 22. Season passes include 24 days of admission, a bring-a-friend pass, reusable bag + coupons. General admission will go on sale Monday, Sept. 11.
Shop
  • Downtown women-led collective HerStory will host a VIP shopping event on Wednesday, Aug. 16. The pop-up will include Few Moda designs, music, and beverages. The luxury boutique features 200+ female-founded brands from Fort Worth and around the world. (PaperCity Magazine)
Ranked
  • No. 17. That’s what Fort Worth ranked on Commercial Cafe’s list of best cities for Gen Z. The report evaluated the community, frugality, and sustainability of 20 large US cities to determine where young professionals are moving to begin their careers. Cowtown fell behind Austin (No. 7) and Houston (No. 9).
Drink
  • Rick Springfield will be in town for a music-and-beverage mashup later this month. The “Jessie’s Girl” artist will headline the “I Want My 80’s” concert at Dickies Arena on Sunday, Aug. 20, and then visit Spec’s on Hulen Street the next day to sign bottles of his brand Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Community

🏗️ Setting sights on Stop Six

Help shape the future of MLK Community Center
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The new hub is part of the larger Stop Six Choice Neighborhood revitalization plan. | Rendering courtesy of Stop Six Choice Neighborhood
Share your thoughts on the new Stop Six Hub Community Center and Aquatic Facility at a meeting this Saturday.

The $17.5 million hub will replace the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, which opened in 1973 at 5565 Truman Dr.

Once the Hub is completed, the current MLK, Jr. Community Center will be demolished and become park space.

Funded by the 2022 Bond Capital Campaign, the 28,000-sqft project will be built on the corner of Liberty and Avenue G and will include:
  • Library
  • Gym + fitness and workout space
  • Programmed space for social service providers
  • Adjoining child care facility
In addition to the community center, there will also be a $8.2 million outdoor aquatic facility featuring:
  • 8-lane, 25-yard lap pool
  • Interactive play area with a large water slide
  • Supporting infrastructure and equipment
Join District 5 council member and Mayor Pro Tem Gyna Givens at MLK Community Center on Saturday, Aug. 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to provide feedback on the project.
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Wellness
Travel
  • Searching for the perfect luggage set that’s both lightweight + durable? We love this set for its polycarbonate shell and quiet double spinner wheels.
Eat
  • Slice and serve your favorite meats + cheeses on this sleek yet durable maple wood cutting board. Bonus: It’s preconditioned with beeswax, linseed, and lemon oil.
Pets
 
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The Wrap
 
Kate Mazade

Today’s edition by:
Kate
From the editor
August is here and students and teachers are getting ready for classes to start again. My favorite part of the first day of school was always breaking into a new set of art supplies — from a fresh box of crayons in kindergarten to pristine watercolor palettes senior year.

Did you know that first-year art teachers can get a $1,500 grant from the Texas Cultural Trust for art supplies, books, and competitions? The program provides support to TEA-certified arts teachers at Title I schools with preference for educators in rural communities with less access to the arts. Apply by Tuesday, Aug. 15.
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