Here's how the member cities plan to repurpose $42M of transit funding
Here's how the member cities plan to repurpose $42M of transit funding
List of GMP projects by city
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Summary of Questions and Concerns Held by DATA Membership Regarding DART Board CEO Decision
Summary of Questions and Concerns Held by DATA Membership Regarding DART Board CEO Decision
Members of DATA gathered during our July regular meeting to participate in a discussion on the likely selection of Nathaniel Ford as the new CEO for DART. W
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After more than two hours of closed-session debate, the DART board voted to recommend "Candidate A" (Nathaniel P. Ford) for the position of CEO. While they declined to name him directly, Ford is the only plausible option given the details discussed.
Dallas Area Transit Alliance Executive Committee Statement on the Selection of a New DART CEO
Dallas Area Transit Alliance Executive Committee Statement on the Selection of a New DART CEO
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Join us May 23 at 1:30 PM at the Dallas Public Library (Hamon Training Room) for DATA’s General Meeting featuring special guest David Leininger, Interim President & CEO of DART. Q&A to follow. Submit questions here: https://l.ridewithda...
Dallas Area Transit Alliance Celebrates Victory in Addison and University Park
Dallas Area Transit Alliance Celebrates Victory in Addison and University Park
Dallas Area Transit Alliance (DATA) celebrates a decisive victory in Addison and University Park, where residents voted to maintain their connection to the regional transit network.
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Open Letter to Highland Park & University Park About DART Vote From a Park Cities Local
Open Letter to Highland Park & University Park About DART Vote From a Park Cities Local
On May 2, Park Cities residents will decide whether to stay with DART. Nick Palles, a Highland Park local, explains how “you’ll be paying either way; a vote to stay is a vote to have a say.”
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The misleading claims of the campaign against DART in the Park Cities
The misleading claims of the campaign against DART in the Park Cities
“Lies, damned lies, and statistics” - Mark Twain
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Addison Wants to Ditch DART 🚆 for Subsidized Taxis 🚕 - Worth It? Opponents of DART in Addison cite the synergies & savings. How does DART measure up to the subsidized taxi service? Music https://l.ridewithda... https://l.ridewithda...
We are pushing back the start time for the DATA meeting by 30 minutes due to delays on the DART system. Meeting now starts at 2pm! If you can't make it, consider signing up for poll greetings instead!
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Transit advocates imagine Addison without DART
Ahead of a May withdrawal vote, Dallas Area Transit Alliance produced a video imagining what it a DART-less Addison would look like.
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[PRESS RELEASE] Dallas Area Transit Alliance Statement on Termination of DART CEO Nadine Lee
[PRESS RELEASE] Dallas Area Transit Alliance Statement on Termination of DART CEO Nadine Lee
DATA is disappointed to hear that an agreement between Nadine Lee and the Board, could not be reached, and that the Board has decided to immediately terminate her tenure as President and CEO.
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Overview of the Highland Park and University Park DART Referendum
Overview of the Highland Park and University Park DART Referendum
Consequences and context
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From Irving City Council: The election has been cancelled in Irving. The vote was 7-2, with Council Members Bloch and Canosa against. As of now, Addison and the Park Cities remain on the ballot.
From the Irving City Council: The General Mobility Program has been approved unanimously. The repealing of the ordinance to withdraw is expected shortly.
From the Addison City Council: The election will continue in Addison with a vote of 2-5, with Mayor Arfsten and Deputy Mayor Pro Tempore DeFrancisco voting to rescind the elections. Because Addison will continue the election, they will be ineligible for the GMP unless they rescind by March 3rd.
Addison has finished their public comments after over one and a half hours. We have entered a brief recess and will resume in about 5 minutes.
From Farmers Branch City Council: The election has been cancelled in Farmers Branch. The vote was 4-1, with David Neal against. Comments are still occurring in Addison, and we are awaiting their votes. Thursday, Irving will vote on a similar measure.
After almost two-and-a-half hours of public comments and council discussion, Farmers Branch is now entering executive session at 6:23 PM. Many citizens and council members have called for transparency in this process. We hope to hear a result soon.
“There’s one member of this compromise that is still missing, and that’s us, the riders,” Flores told the council. “You are now going to be partially responsible for the services that your city receives… I want you to understand the responsibility that you’re taking on.”
The Dallas Morning News@dallasnews.com · 7mo agoThe Plano City Council voted unanimously Monday to cancel its May election to withdraw from the Dallas Area Rapid Transit system.
"I want you to understand the responsibility you're taking on beyond just receiving funds. You are now going to be partially responsible for the citizens' lives, how we move and how we operate in your city in the Metroplex and beyond," Alex Flores, [...], said.
FOX 4 News@fox4dfw.bsky.social · 7mo agoPlano canceled DART withdrawal elections scheduled for May, the first city to do so before the deadline to cancel.
"There’s one member of this compromise that is still missing and that’s us, the riders," Alex Flores told council members. "The [deal] does give you guys an additional responsibility… the funds you receive can be used for transit related projects."
KERA News@keranews.org · 7mo agoThe decision will keep DART in Plano for at least another six years.
It seems like the council ultimately chose Plano Rides.
Dallas Area Transit Alliance@ridewithdata.org · 7mo agoCity Staff has proposed to the Plano City Council a new name for their alternative microtransit service: Plano Rides or Plano Go. Below is the Plano Rides mockup
City Staff has proposed to the Plano City Council a new name for their alternative microtransit service: Plano Rides or Plano Go. Below is the Plano Rides mockup
Plano City Council approves a $4 million initial 6-month contract with Via, 7-1, with Dr. Shun Thomas in opposition. Whether Plano chooses to extend beyond the 6-month trial period is unknown.
Live from Plano City Council The council approves the new DART General Mobility Program Interlocal Agreement and rescinds the DART May 2026 elections. All items pass 8-0. Tomorrow, Farmers Branch at 4 PM and Addison at 7 PM will consider repealing their election ordinances.