Trinity Metro New Freedom Initiative – ADA Accessibility Improvements – Fort Worth, TX

Overview

Under an on-call IDIQ contract with Trinity Metro, Simon Engineering delivered design and construction management services for the federally funded New Freedom Initiative. The program provided annual ADA accessibility improvements to 50 bus stops across the Trinity Metro service area, requiring coordination across multiple jurisdictions.

Projects Highlights

  • Designed shelter pads, sidewalks, retaining walls, and ADA ramps
  • Coordinated approvals within City of Fort Worth and TxDOT ROW
  • Strategically phased construction to reduce mobilizations
  • Managed nine change orders with zero net contract increase
  • Maintained schedule through proactive construction oversight

Impact

Delivered cost-controlled, multi-agency improvements that enhanced transit accessibility across the region.

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