Transportation and Infrastructure

The Santa Fe Railroad is a vital part of the history of Killeen.  In fact, the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce inhabits an office that is a former Santa Fe train depot. 

Killeen has grown significantly since its founding in 1882 by the Santa Fe Railroad to serve as a shipping station for cotton and cattle.

Today, several businesses take advantage of the speed and affordability of rail.  For more information call (254.526.9551) or email the Chamber Commerce.

Killeen's location is easily accesible by ground also.  Several trucking companies have a presence in Killeein including Emery, United Parcels & Post, Federal Express, Central Freight Lines and NW Transport Services.

Arrow Trailways

Arrow Trailways has been in business for over 70 years. They are registered with and regulated by the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).

Contact Information

403 North 2nd Street
Killeen, Texas 76541
PO Box 850
Killeen, Texas 76540

arrow@arrowtrailways.com

Arrow Trailways has MCI, Vanhool & Prevost. All coach buses are air conditioned, have restrooms, VCRs and monitors.

Hill Country Transit District

The HOP, operated by Hill Country Transit District is Central Texas' Regional Public Transportation System. Fixed route and complementary paratransit public transportation service is provided in the Central Texas urban area. Rural public transportation is provided through a demand response system in the smaller communities within the nine-county transit district. For more information about the HOP, call (254) 618-6800 or email hctd@hccaa.com.

To view a customizable traffic counts map go to the TxDOT Statewide Planning Map.  On the left hand menu click on Map Overlays and Then AADT 2007.

With deregulation in 1999, Texans have the option to choose their Retail Electric Provider. Just like you shop around for car insurance, you can shop around to find the company and product that best fits your electricity needs.  The Texas Public Utility Commission has an unbiased online resource to help you make this decision.

If you would like help in requesting quotes from energy providers, please let us know.

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Killeen has thousands of miles of fiber-optic lines and offers up-to-date solutions for business.

Telecommunications capabilities are vital to the growth of a community.  Killeen enjoys access to a large array of broadband solutions to large, medium and small businesses.  A small business may only need two phone lines and internet access, whereas a national call center requires a sophisticated solution.  From one end of the spectrum to the other, Killeen businesses are assured that their needs are met.

Some of Killeen's most prominent telecommunications providers are:

1. Time Warner Business Class
2. Century Link
3. Clearwire

Telephone Local Exchange Provider: Century Link

Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP): Time Warner

Cellular Providers:

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Killeen's water supply originates from Lek Belton.  The City of Killeen purchases treated water from Bell County Water Control & Improvement District No. 1. The District draws the water from Lake Belton and processes it at the treatment plant by the lake. Water is transmitted to Killeen via pipeline and distributed to the city's customers.

City of Killeen Public Works Website: http://www.ci.killeen.tx.us/?section=113

2007 Annual Drink Water Quality Report