North Texas cities split over bill that will change how DART transit agency is funded
A controversial bill is advancing through the Texas Capitol that if approved, will change how Dallas Area Rapid Transit, DART, is funded.
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A controversial bill is advancing through the Texas Capitol that if approved, will change how Dallas Area Rapid Transit, DART, is funded.
DART is funded with a one-cent share of sales tax revenue from member cities.
On Election Day, voters can travel for no cost on all DART services.
A bill in the Texas House could cut funding for Dallas' public transportation.
It's been a long 52 weeks of waiting for far North Dallas residents.
Roads in Dallas will reopen after being closed for nearly a year due to DART's Silver Line construction.
Dallas Area Rapid Transit is making several changes and updates to its schedule, beginning Jan. 20.
Several DART routes are changing in an effort to improve travel times and streamline services that are currently being offered.
Police are urging drivers to make responsible choices and avoid getting behind the wheel if they've been drinking. "The best $50 you'll ever spend is on an Uber," said Dallas appellate lawyer, Chad Ruback.
DART train tickets will be free starting at 6 p.m. on New Year's Eve.
The suspect has not been yet arrested and the investigation is ongoing.
The extra routes will be in place between the opening day of the fair on Sept. 27 through closing day on Oct. 20.
DART is offering more service on the Green Line in addition to a fair discount.
One video shows the driver punched repeatedly by two juveniles who appear to be wearing school uniforms.
DART said it received word of the Blue Line crash near S. Lancaster Road at Ledbetter Drive around 4:15 p.m.
The crash resulted in severe damage to the DART system which might take a significant amount of time to repair.
On Sunday, a fire truck veered off an elevated roadway, crashing onto the DART tracks below and causing significant damage.
The City of Rowlett voted to slash funding for the transportation system by 25%, saving more than $2 million a year.
One person is seriously hurt after crashing into a DART train Monday night near the MLK Station.
If you need a ride to the polls for the Texas primary election, DART and the TRE will be providing free transportation.
DART Police are investigating.
Some folks driving in north Dallas are in for a big inconvenience.
On Jan. 22, DART is launching the second phase of their vinyl seat retrofit program.
Reunion Tower, DART, and Deep Ellum businesses are all gearing up to ring in the new year with Dallas residents.
The westbound Trinity Railway Express train 2933 hit the victim in the right-of-way, east of Richland Hill Station.
