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Resident urges extended public transit to Fort Worth Nature Center
Summary
A resident asked the council to extend public-transportation service to the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge so people without cars can access the facility.
FORT WORTH — During public comment at the March 25 City Council meeting, Chris Wood of District 9 urged the council to extend public transportation service to the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge to increase access for residents who rely on buses.
Wood said the nature center provides habitat protection, educational programming and outdoor recreation that benefits mental and physical health, but that current service requires walking large distances from the nearest bus stop. He described a recent attempt to reach the center that involved a 20-minute walk to a bus stop followed by an additional hour of walking from the bus stop to the nature center entrance.
"To ensure that everyone, including those who rely on buses and trains for transportation, can enjoy the many benefits of the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge, I urge you to extend public transportation services to this facility," Wood said.
Why it matters
The nature center is a city asset that offers educational and recreational value but — as Wood described — limited public-transit access can be a barrier for lower-income residents and others without private vehicles.
What the council did
The comment was entered into the public record; the transcript does not show an immediate council action or staff response at the March 25 meeting.
Next steps
City transportation planners and Trinity Metro would be the relevant agencies to evaluate service changes. Wood suggested extending transit routes to improve access; any change would require coordination, scheduling and budget review.
