North Texas World Cup Transportation Plan Update: AT&T Stadium Logistics

FIFA World Cup North Texas Transportation Plan

• 🗓️ With the FIFA World Cup just 8 months away, North Texas leaders are finalizing transportation plans for the event.
• ⚽ The first match in North Texas is scheduled for June 14th, with nine games hosted at AT&T Stadium.

Stadium Capacity and Parking

• 🏟️ AT&T Stadium will host over 70,000 fans, but only has approximately 30,000 parking spots available.
• 🚌 Public transportation will heavily rely on charter buses originating from nearby rail lines.

Traffic Management and Logistics

• 🚗 Managed lanes and express lanes will be utilized to reverse traffic flow to and from the stadium.
• 🚦 Readiness testing of the transportation plan is slated for this winter, with final testing in the spring.
• 🤝 Next steps include refining the number of charter buses and formalizing ride-share agreements with companies like Uber and Lyft.
• 🚚 Coordination with the US Department of Transportation is underway to ensure freight train schedules do not impede game-day traffic.

Weekday Game Impact

• 💼 Seven of the nine World Cup games are scheduled on weekdays, meaning the plan must accommodate daily commuter traffic in Arlington.