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Transportation



       The City is in the center of a highway network that includes seven spokes
       of an extensive highway system. Three major freeways, State Hwy 114,
       State Hwy 121, and Interstate Hwy 635, intersect in the heart of
       Grapevine and provide excellent access to Dallas and Fort Worth and the
       area's shopping,
       entertainment and employment centers. There are 43 motor freight lines
       providing service to Grapevine and the city is within the Dallas and Fort
       Worth Commercial Zone for deliveries. Railroad service is offered by the
       Cotton Belt railroad and the Southern Pacific railroad, both with daily
       switching service.

                                                                TEXRail is a 27-mile commuter rail line that extends from downtown Fort
                                                                Worth, across northeast Tarrant County, through North Richland Hills and
                                                                Grapevine, and into DFW International Airport’s Terminal B. This line,
                                                                which began service Jan. 10, 2019, offers a comfortable and convenient
                                                                option for traveling to and from the airport. TEXRail features level
                                                                boarding, a designated quiet car, seat back tray tables, overhead luggage
                                                                racks, vertical bike racks and USB charging ports.


                                                                   Easy, direct option between Fort Worth and Grapevine and
                                                                   DFW Airport
                                                                   Easy, direct option between Fort Worth and Grapevine and DFW
                                                                   Airport
                                                                   Ridership has been strong with approximately 1.5 million rides since
                                                                   opening in 2019.










                                                     Statistical Information


       Form of Government:                                                                           Council / Manager


       Date of Incorporation:                                                                         February 12, 1907


       Date of Adoption of Home Rule Charter:                                                       November 16, 1965


       City Officials                                                                     Mayor and (6) Council Members

       Number of Full-Time Employees:                                                                             625


       Population: January (2025)                                                                              51,454


       Population by Race:
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