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Fort Worth: Transportation
Fort Worth: Transportation
Approaching the City
The Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is located approximately 17 miles from the downtown areas of both cities. With a U.S. Customs District, a Fish and Wild-life Port of Entry, its own Foreign Trade Zone, and official U.S. Gateway status, DFW is a major U.S. transportation facility. In 2005 the airport will open a new International Terminal, and Skylink, a high-speed terminal-linking train, begins operation. Alliance Airport, the first major industrial airport in the U.S., is located 20 miles north of the city. Meachum Airport is Fort Worth's leading aviation airport.
Four interstate highways serve Dallas/Fort Worth: I-20 (east-west), I-35 (north-south), I-30 (northeast-west), and I-45 (south).
Intercity passenger service to Fort Worth is available on Amtrak train lines. The Trinity Railway Express, a commuter rail line, connects downtown Dallas, downtown Fort Worth, DFW airport, and the Fort Worth Intermodal Transportation Center, which houses the largest hub for the T and Amtrak trains. In 2004 it carried 2.16 million passengers.
Traveling in the City
The Fort Worth mass transportation system is called "The T," and includes more than 130 vehicles that travel more than 50 routes. The city recently introduced a trolley service that transports visitors from the downtown area to the Stock-yards National Historic District, the Fort Worth Cultural District, and the Fort Worth Zoo.
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Career Centers of Texas - Fort Worth to Host Graduation Ceremony for 364 Students.
Business Wire; 10/6/2006; 700+ words
; ...Commerce Board Member, to Keynote Ceremony FORT WORTH, Texas -- Career Centers of Texas - Fort Worth announced it will host a graduation today...Memorial Center at 3401 West Lancaster in Fort Worth, Texas. The ceremony will recognize 364...
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Fort Worth, Texas, Visitor's Bureau Withdraws from Dallas Marketing Program.
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News; 5/26/2002; 700+ words
; By Sean Wood, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News May 26--FORT WORTH, Texas--The Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau will not rejoin its Arlington...
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Fort Worth: a revitalized downtown. (A Guide to Texas)
Magazine article from: Association Management; 5/1/1998; 700+ words
; Mosey on over to Fort Worth, one of the most laid-back, easy...incredible revitalization of downtown Fort Worth 'Catching The World's Attention...pen where cowboys ride real bulls. Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau Contact...
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Fort Worth, Texas, Wins Round in Fight over Dallas' Love Field.
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News; 6/12/1998; ; 700+ words
; ...District Judge Jerry Buchmeyer gave Fort Worth its biggest legal victory to date...Barr would not speculate on what Fort Worth may do regarding Love Field. During...1982 permanent injunction stopping Fort Worth from filing lawsuits against Southwest...
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Fort Worth Air Power Foundation to Host Sky Ball III to Benefit Military Families.
PR Newswire; 9/6/2005; 700+ words
; ...Proudly Joins the Team as the Presenting Sponsor FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- "The...www.skyball2005.org/ . About the Fort Worth Air Power Council: The Fort Worth Air Power Foundation was established in 1958...
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Fort Worth, Texas, Airport Lawsuit to Remain in Local Court.
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News; 9/25/1998; ; 700+ words
; ...Tribune Business News Sep. 25--FORT WORTH, Texas--The Texas Supreme Court...setback Thursday in the fight with Fort Worth over expansion of flights at Love...Supreme Court believes it should be in Fort Worth, we will try it there." T. Allan...
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Fort Worth, Texas, Currency Plant to Unveil Visitors Center, New $50 Bill.
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News; 4/26/2004; 700+ words
; By Bill Teeter, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas Knight Ridder...numbers The plant's construction in Fort Worth in the late 1980s has a tie to what...Eventually 82 cities, including Fort Worth, bid to become home to the plant that...
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas, Retail and Marketing Column.
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News; 10/20/1998; ; 700+ words
; ...Tribune Business News Oct. 19--FORT WORTH, Texas--ON THE BORDER CAFE BEING BUILT IN SOUTHWEST FORT WORTH: Brinker International, continuing...executive director. -- Sandra Baker FORT WORTH--MRS BAIRD'S CHOOSES AGENCY...
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Fort Worth, Texas, Area Shows Big Increase in High-Tech Jobs.(Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News)
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News; 12/7/2000; ; 700+ words
; Dec. 6--The Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan...industry trade group. The Fort Worth-Arlington area was also...938. San Antonio trailed Fort Worth with 20,604, but...Hendrick said the Fort Worth area was the fastest-growing...
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Fort Worth, Texas
Magazine article from: Healthcare Traveler; 9/1/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...largest city in the country, Fort Worth is a flourishing center...century Texas. Founded as the Fort Worth Ballet in 1961, the Texas...turn-of-the-century Fort Worth, hop aboard a train...1896 locomotive. The Fort Worth Botanic Garden's 100plus...
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Fort Worth: Recreation
Encyclopedia entry from: Cities of the United States
Fort Worth: Recreation Sightseeing Fort Worth and the Metroplex rank high on the...Texas sky show that changes monthly. Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge in...National Natural Landmark. The Fort Worth Botanic Garden, including the Japanese...
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Fort Worth: History
Encyclopedia entry from: Cities of the United States
Fort Worth: History "Cowtown" Served As Trading Center Fort Worth's wild and wooly past began in 1849 when...represented with congregations in the city. Fort Worth women organized teas, dances, dinners...
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Fort Worth: Economy
Encyclopedia entry from: Cities of the United States
Fort Worth: Economy Major Industries and Commercial Activity Fort Worth has traditionally been a diverse center...of the cost of training new employees. Fort Worth Works is a program run by the city to help...
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Fort Worth: Communications
Encyclopedia entry from: Cities of the United States
Fort Worth: Communications Newspapers and Magazines Fort Worth's daily newspaper is the morning Fort Worth Star-Telegram,. Other newspapers and magazines focus on horses or cattle, including Christian Ranchman, which covers Cowboys for...
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Fort Worth
Dictionary entry from: Dictionary of American History
FORT WORTH FORT WORTH is located in the north-central area of Texas. Recognized as where the West begins, Fort Worth has maintained its reputation as a frontier cow town. Established originally...
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