T&P Passage project earns international recognition

T&P Passage project earns international recognition

Published on September 29, 2025

The International Downtown Association recognized Downtown Fort Worth Inc. (DFWI) with the Downtown Achievement Award of Excellence for the T&P Passage project.

Partners in the project include the City of Fort Worth, Lancaster TIF, Trinity Metro, T&P Condo Association and the U.S. Postal Service.

A jury of peer professionals reviewed, deliberated and evaluated entries in the 2025 Downtown Achievement Awards. The Award of Excellence acknowledges an excellent response to an urban place management challenge, demonstrating application of industry knowledge and exceeding the jury criteria.

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Impact on Fort residents and visitors

The T&P Passage project greatly improves the connection between downtown and the TEXRail and TRE platforms at downtown's southern terminal. The project enhances accessibility for daily commuters, visitors and travelers with bold streetside signage; a formal, illuminated plaza and walkway; clear wayfinding signage; public art; and historic displays.

These improvements ensure that first and last impressions of Fort Worth reflect the city's vibrancy, hospitality and heritage.

Beyond transportation, the project strengthens Fort Worth's cultural identity. Storytelling elements along the route highlight railroad moments in the city's past. Included are the construction of the grand Art Deco T&P building, imagery of people who passed through the station, and photos of those who built the tracks and operated the trains.

Artist Ariel Davis' Looking Up: A View of The Lone Star Sky mural transforms the tunnel's underground landing into a bright, airy welcome to Fort Worth. Together, these improvements celebrate Fort Worth's heritage and elevate its image as a city that values innovation, its past, visitors and transit.

Photo: The T&P Passage demonstrates how thoughtfully designed infrastructure can provide lasting and extra value to locals and visitors by meeting practical needs and enriching city culture.

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