Denton County Transportation Authority welcomes new staff
Senior Planner Boris Palchik, Chief Financial Officer Anna Mosqueda, and General Manager of Rail Operations Ray Green recently joined DCTA's staff.
Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008
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Property purchase for DCTA Bus Operations and Maintenance Facility in Denton is finalized
The new Bus Operations and Maintenance Facility will be constructed at the intersection of Teasley and Shady Oak Drive and will replace the currently leased facilities on Mayhill.
Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008
Denton Transportation Authority selects contractor for new rail project
The project, slated to open in December 2010, is nearing the completion of the design phased and the DCTA took recent steps that will allow the agency to quickly advance construction.
Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008
Eleven things I learned at the 2008 State Fair of Texas
Even veteran fair-goers learn a few new tricks every year.
Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008
DART rail ridership and use of HOV lanes in Dallas area breaks more records in August
Average weekday ridership was up in all fixed route modes and HOV lanes.
Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008
DCTA Denton and Lewisville public open house events prove successful
Residents were invited to attend any of the five "stations" that contained visual displays and to interact directly with the design team about the project.
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008
Dallas looking at connecting DART Love Field station to airport
Huh. I didn't know not connecting the DART station and the airport was an option.
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008
DCTA to hold public meeting in Lewisville for commuter rail plans on Sept. 22
The meeting is open to the public and will feature renderings of the rail line stations and other displays.
Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008
Dallas’ DART adding bike racks to 650 buses by end of year
This is not for the spandex crowd. All those who wear spandex are on notice.
Monday, Sept. 15, 2008
Dart sets information meetings on light rail in Carrollton and two locations in Dallas
For detailed information, go to this website or call 214-749-2522.
Friday, Sept. 12, 2008
Denton County Transportation Authority holds open houses
The open houses are being held to update Denton County communities on the development of a passenger rail system in Denton County.
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
No one at DART getting fired for hokey jewelry-selling scheme
DART staffers must be the bling-iest public employees ever.
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
DART considering charging for parking
Because that's just the way to increase ridership -- take money from them that doesn't even include getting on the train.
Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008
On 25th anniversary, DART receives $9 million federal grant
The Dept. of Transportation must have a serious crush on DART.
Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008
DART receives $227,700 federal grant for “multi-modal transit hub”
The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awards money to pretty much any organization with fewer words in its title.
Monday, Aug. 11, 2008
Akard Station to close platforms on alternate weekends during August
Closures will be effective on August 16-17 and August 23-24.
Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008
DART won’t be raising rates — for now
Federal incentives and cost-saving measures will allow the agency to keep rates the same for the foreseeable future.
Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008
DART employee died Monday night in Dallas while installing sign
The employee fell while putting up a sign.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Despite whopping fuel costs, DART plans to keep fares fair (for now)
Meanwhile, fair fare fans finish freaking out and I don't know this is a stupid tease.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Fort Worth City Council tours TRE and DART rail systems for ideas and inspiration on their own mass transit system
Fort Worth is ready to get with the program and mobilize people, sans gridlock.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
DART ridership throughout Dallas sets record for second straight month
DART says "10.3 million passenger trips", which definitely sounds like a lot.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Denton County Transportation Authority sees 53 percent increase in Commuter Express ridership
Denton County residents are likely trying Commuter Express because of the cost savings.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Former DART police officer convicted, sentenced to 30 months in federal prison
The officer admitted to some rather unsavory acts.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
DART considering rule changes to add more cities
Lowering membership fees from the current penny of sales tax could encourage other cities to join the agency.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
More DART police on buses, trains may be coming soon
DART is looking to increase the police presence on all lines by 35 officers starting in 2009.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
DART’s Akard rail station to reopen Monday
The station will now provide a shuttle service to jostle people toward the West End Station.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
DART rolls out fancy new car for Dallas light rail system
The first car began carrying customers on the Blue Line between Downtown Garland and Ledbetter stations during morning rush hour on June 23.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
High gas prices fuel increased DART light rail ridership
A switch to higher-capacity trains beginning this summer will take two years to complete.
Friday, June 20, 2008
North Texas deals on Dump the Pump Day
DART seems to think they've got enough ridership already, thanks very much.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
DART should consider turnstiles at train stations
Some stations would need to be reconfigured, but start with Mockingbird and a few others and see if the revenue starts to increase.
Monday, June 9, 2008
Highland Park considering charging drivers on Mockingbird
It'd be the first tolled surface street in America. Let freedom ching.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
UPDATED: Reel FX Creative Studios and Brad Oldham, Inc. awarded sculpture contract for soon-to-be Deep Ellum DART station
That's $1.3 million worth of sculpture.
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Dallas attorney Angel Reyes named to DART Board of Directors
Mr. Reyes also serves as a member of the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
UPDATED: Dallas mayor leads trade mission to China
Trip will promote trade, investment, tourism and non-stop flight
Council members have visited Tiananmen Square and signed a friendship agreement with Qingdao.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
DART Rail Green Line on schedule, on budget
North Texans are just over 500 days away from taking the train to Deep Ellum, Baylor University Medical Center, and Fair Park.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Dallas City Council looking at candidates to fill DART Board
One of them is Joyce Foreman, whose outspokenness got her kicked off the board in August 2007.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Former Dallas Transit police officer pleads guilty to violating civil rights of woman in 2004
He arrested a woman after a traffic stop, drove her to an empty DART substation, and forced her to engage in sexual acts.
Monday, April 14, 2008
DART customer survey shows positive rating from DART customers
The survey was conducted in October and November 2007 among more than 5,500 customers.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
TxDOT to hold meeting for elderly and disabled needs in Mesquite on April 25
Public transportation services will be discussed for the elderly and individuals with disabilities in seven counties: Dallas, Collin, Denton, Ellis, Kaufman, Navarro and Rockwall.
Friday, April 4, 2008
DART to hold three community meetings with updates on Green Line in mid-April
The meetings will discuss construction schedules and provide updates on street closings, detours, and other construction activity.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
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