Carrollton chooses construction company for transit-oriented development project
Construction will begin summer 2010.
Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009
DART
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DART’s new Green Line causing system-wide train delays
The whole Red, Green, and Blue schedules are no good any more - simply put, the trains do NOT run on time.
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009
DART Green Line opens to wet weather, lots of riders
Dallas South News intern Michael Counter gives his impressions after riding the Green Line on opening day.
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009
DART’s Green Line signals a new era of possibilities
In terms of time and ease of travel this rail line will put a lot of jobs in reach.
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009
Photo gallery: Ridin’ the new DART rail ‘round Dallas
The Green Line is now open. While you prepare to trek down to the State Fair of Texas, check out the fun activities we found at each new stop.
Monday, Sept. 14, 2009
State Fair documentary to play as part of DART Green Line grand opening celebration on Saturday Sept. 12
A Fair To Remember will screen hourly at the Music Hall in Fair Park.
Monday, Sept. 7, 2009
Parliament Group acquires 220-acre land parcel on DART light rail line in Richardson
This is reportedly one of the best undeveloped parcels of land available anywhere along a light rail line in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009
DART changes hours for Labor Day holiday
Bus and light rail services will follow a Sunday schedule, while the Trinity Railway Express commuter rail will not operate.
Monday, Aug. 31, 2009
DART to update train schedules on August 31 in preparation for Green Line
The official Green Line arrival is September 14, but the Red and Blue will start early to simulate what it will be like when Green Line service actually begins.
Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009
Construction for DART Orange Line leaves some traffic lanes closed through August 24
Expect delays near Harry Hines and Northwest Highway.
Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009
DART gets big fed bucks to push ahead with Green Line construction
The $78.4 million in federal stimulus money can be thought of as an advance on funds DART was scheduled to receive in 2013.
Friday, Aug. 14, 2009
Green, Orange, and Blue Line DART Rail expansion to generate $4+ billion in economic activity in next 5 years
A study determined the expansion will create an average of 6,400 jobs each year for the next five years.
Friday, July 24, 2009
TxDOT demolishing DART Transit Rail Track Slab across from Fair Park in Dallas
And that means overnight lane closures on Parry Avenue and Robert B. Cullum Avenue through July 15.
Monday, July 6, 2009
I-35E to be closed from Loop 12 to Harry Hines in northwest Dallas overnight on July 7 and 8
DART is restriping portions of the highway and shifting lanes to the right for construction of Orange Line rail.
Monday, July 6, 2009
Dallas Area Rapid Transit opening new managed HOV lane on July 6
"Managed" = code for "costs money."
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Dallas Area Rapid Transit alerts riders to its lighter-than-usual July 4 schedule
Friday will have a Saturday schedule. Saturday will have a Sunday schedule. As for Sunday, don't ask.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
DART line by convention center hotel, city hall being touted by Dallas officials
That route would be the most expensive of the four options under consideration.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
DART board confirms Orange Line connection to Dallas-Fort Worth Airport
It'll open December 2013.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Free city transportation abounds — for 25 years! — for UNT student
The winner says it best: "I haven’t been able to think of anything I’m going to do when I’m 45, but I know I’ll have a bus pass."
Friday, June 19, 2009
DART to receive $950,000 federal grant
DART will use the funding to purchase supplemental DART buses.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
DART running test trains on Green Line between downtown Dallas and MLK Jr. Station near Fair Park
With fewer than 100 days before it opens.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
State law would allow DART to charge for parking
This is mostly in response to parking lots at the Parker Road and Bush Turnpike stations filling up.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Video interview: Traveling Man artists Brad Oldham and Brandon Oldenburg
Traveling Man still has some traveling to do. (From fabrication facilities all over North Texas.)
Saturday, June 6, 2009
DART: A view from Richardson
From the moment that the DART light rail arrived in Richardson, there existed the pressure for Richardson to change – and it has.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Traveling Man sculpture series takes shape in Dallas’ Deep Ellum
Don't be alarmed by that 38' tall metal sculpture - it's on your side (if you're to the east of Good Latimer).
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
DART’s new bus shelters and stops have solar-powered lighting
In five years, most DART bus stops and shelters will be illuminated with solar power.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
DART, Fort Worth’s T looking for private funding for Cotton Belt Line
One proposal would have the private companies construct and run the line until 2027.
Saturday, May 23, 2009
DART may be $190 million short for final phase of Orange Line
DART initially thought it was $120 million short. What's $70 million? Big whoop!
Thursday, May 21, 2009
DART Rail Green Line through Dallas’ Deep Ellum district heading into final stretch
It's doing really really really good, sez this press release from DART.
Monday, May 18, 2009
DART buses and rail will observe Sunday schedule on Memorial Day
No Trinity Railway Express, sorry Fort Worth.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Is DART considering screwing over Irving on its Orange Line connection to Dallas-Fort Worth Airport?
Yet more financial problems for DART.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
DART board approves fare increases, service changes
The Local Day pass, which provides unlimited service on DART buses and light rail vehicles, will increase $1 from $3 to $4.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Photo Gallery: National Train Day
The Peoplerazzi were out to catch the festivities during the National Train Day celebration.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Dallas Area Rapid Transit throwing a “Get Ready to Safely Bike to Work Week” at White Rock Lake on Saturday May 9
They'll have stationary bikes so you can get re-acclimated. Kidding.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
DART gets $5.8 million federal grant
The grant will fund the purchase and installation of bus shelters, route signs, trash cans and other items to improve existing bus facilities.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Rowlett to break ground on DART Blue Line extension from Garland to Rowlett on Thursday April 9
Commemorative gold-plated, engraved railroad spikes will be on sale at the event for $10 to raise funds for the purchase of a special tree.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
DART earns international recognition at annual MetroRail conference
Hey, I recognize you -- you're DART, right?
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Effects of DART light rail on Plano
The residents and city leaders of Frisco, McKinney and Allen should look at Plano’s problems and think twice before signing onto DART.
Friday, March 13, 2009
DART could increase fares (again) as early as September
The fare increases should coincide with the opening of the Green Line.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
DART’s smaller bus leaves some passengers out on the street
Passengers are in an uproar because there isn't enough room for everybody that takes Route 841.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
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