Dallas Area Rapid Transit

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Dallas Streetcar Launches New Expansion

The expanded Dallas Streetcar began service the Bishop Arts District this week, an expansion of three-quarters-of-a-mile beyond the original route.

August 30, 2016 - KERA News

Dallas Streetcar

Dallas Planning Light Rail (Which Could Become a Subway) and a Streetcar

Downtown Dallas could have an embarrassment of riches on its hands, if it figures out how to make plans for a Downtown streetcar coordinate well with a new Downtown light rail route.

August 24, 2016 - The Dallas Morning News

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Tradeoffs Considered for Dallas-to-Plano Rail Line

Officials would like to speed up the arrival of the Cotton Belt—a planned rail line connecting Dallas to Plano—but that might require sacrificing service.

August 1, 2016 - Dallas News

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Dallas Area Rapid Transit Overhauling Fare System to Improve User Experience

The changes to DART's fare system will target improvements in the user experience for residents without bank accounts or enough cash to buy monthly passes—i.e., some of the people who need transit most.

May 17, 2016 - The Dallas Morning News

Dallas skyline

Dallas Addresses Transit-Dependent Poverty

In Dallas poorer people often rely on transit, a familiar pattern throughout the United States. But when car ownership grants access to opportunity, this can be a problem.

March 18, 2015 - Dallas Morning News

Competing for Transit Service in North Texas

After expanding its light rail system until it was the largest system in the United States, Dallas Area Rapid Transit still finds itself struggling to attract cities to join the agency, even as rival agencies are emerging as competitors.

September 24, 2014 - Dallas Morning News

Image of train tracks at Plano, Texas train station

30 Years Later, Debate Still Rages Over Impact of America's Largest Light Rail System

30 years ago, voters in North Texas approved a sales tax to fund the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) system based on promises of reducing congestion, spurring development and sustainable funding. Has the system met its goals? Depends who you ask.

August 13, 2013 - The Dallas Morning News

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