Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)

Dallas, TX 75202

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1401 Pacific Ave.
Dallas, TX 75202
http://www.dart.org/
214.979.1111

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Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) gets you around Dallas and 12 surrounding cities with modern public transit services and customer facilities tailored to make your trip fast, comfortable and economical. Our extensive network of DART Rail, Trinity Railway Express (TRE) and bus services moves more than 220,000 passengers per day across our 700-square-mile service area.


Products and Press Releases

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DART scooter parking zone outside of bus transfer station
Bicycle & Scooter Sharing

DART to implement six designated scooter parking zones at highest-traffic stations

Dec. 5, 2024
Riders can expect to see dedicated parking scooter zones at Victory, EBJ/Union, SMU/Mockingbird stations as well as the CBD West Transfer Center in Downtown Dallas.
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Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) broke ground on its new Silver Line Equipment Maintenance Facility (EMF) project on Oct. 24.
Maintenance

DART breaks ground on Silver Line Equipment Maintenance Facility project

Oct. 25, 2024
The Silver Line Equipment Maintenance Facility project will serve as the operations and maintenance home for Silver Line staff once the regional rail is in revenue service.
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DART works to gain a presence in North Dallas with lease agreement at Knoll Trail Crossing.
Management

DART enters into lease agreement for Knoll Trail Crossing

Sept. 25, 2024
This agreement will help DART to expand and refine its transit services for the Silver Line.
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DART to implement 228 Flowbird Astreo Ticket Vending Machines at transit stations.
Fare Collection

DART to implement 228 Flowbird Astreo Ticket Vending Machines at transit stations

The rollout of the next-generation TVMs will support DART’s ongoing efforts to enhance its transit system while supporting seamless and efficient travel for its riders.
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University of North Texas Economic Research Group study revealed benefits of TODs near DART rail stations.
Management

University of North Texas Economic Research Group study revealed benefits of TODs near DART rail stations

Sept. 11, 2024
The study evaluated real estate development within a quarter-mile radius of DART stations and found transit-oriented developments in the DART service area generated nearly $1...
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Management

DART to introduce Live Green Ride Clean initiative

Sept. 4, 2024
The initiative is part of DART’s Point B, Strategic Plan to set a new standard for public transport cleanliness and customer satisfaction.
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DART Silver Line train.
Vehicles

DART to begin second round of vehicle testing on Silver Line Aug. 25

Aug. 23, 2024
Testing on Silver Line tracks will be performed exclusively on Segment C of the project throughout the week.
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Management

Transdev finalizes DART Mobility Management Services contract

This contract will require Transdev to manage all aspects of operations for DART’s ADA paratransit, microtransit and Rider Assistance Programs.
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Shelters, Benches and Equipment

DART launches new bus shelter pilot

July 26, 2024
The protypes of the shelters, made by Tolar Manufacturing and designed by the University of Texas at Arlington, include standard-width and slim-width shelters with benches and...
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Infrastructure

DART to begin Silver Line testing July 22

July 12, 2024
The testing will allow train operators to check the trains’ on-board mechanisms and systems while project engineers monitor the track and updated safety measures at each of the...

Articles & News

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A resident waiting at one of DART's Next Generation Bus Shelters.
Shelters, Benches and Equipment

Innovative Student Design Shapes Future of DART's Next Generation Bus Shelters

Sept. 17, 2024
Vanessa Lopez was one of 16 college students that worked on concept designs for the agency’s new bus shelters, which were installed at five bus stop locations to kick off DART...
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40 Under 40

2024 40 Under 40: Jing Xu

Aug. 20, 2024
Jing Xu, Assistant Vice President, Service Planning and Scheduling, Dallas Area Rapid Transit.
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Seating, Fabrics and Flooring

DART, WMATA install vinyl seat coverings on transit systems

July 5, 2024
DART refurnished more than 16,000 seats on 158 vehicles in its light-rail fleet while WMATA has refurnished more than 40 buses and is looking to complete all 1,500 buses by 2025...
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Seating, Fabrics and Flooring

DART aims to retrofit entire fleet of older light-rail vehicles with vinyl seats by June

March 14, 2024
The shiny blue seats are reported to be easier to clean, which will help the Dallas agency deliver “a superior customer riding experience.”
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40 Under 40

2023 40 Under 40: Brad Cummings, JD

Aug. 22, 2023
Brad Cummings, JD, Vice President, Chief Business Services Officer, Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Mass Transit
APTA recognized its 2023 Rail Safety, Security and Emergency Management Awards winners at its Rail Conference that was held in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Safety & Security

APTA honors nine agencies with 2023 Rail Safety, Security and Emergency Management Awards

June 15, 2023
The awards, which added a new emergency management category this year, recognize transit organizations’ proactive safety and security efforts.
IndyGo
IndyGo and the Indianapolis Public Transportation Foundation are partnering to extend the Mobility Access Fund (MAF) to Marion County 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations for the second year.
Management

IndyGo, DART programs to support riders facing financial barriers

IndyGo and IPTF have extended grant availability to area nonprofits and DART is partnering with Assurance Wireless to offer free mobile services.
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MTA crews pump water out of Dyckman Street Station on the A Line.
Safety & Security

Extreme weather impacting DART, MTA

July 20, 2022
With high heat impacting central parts of Texas and Oklahoma and heavy rains in New York City, transit agencies are taking steps to ensure safe service delivery.
Brittney M. Farr, Director of Government Relations, Denton County Transportation Authority
40 Under 40

2021 40 Under 40: Brittney M. Farr

Nov. 23, 2021
Brittney M. Farr, Director of Government Relations, Denton County Transportation Authority
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DART recently began construction on the Josey Lane Bridge as part of the Silver Line project in Carrollton, Texas.
Rail

DART’s refinancing of Silver Line RRIF loan estimated to save $190 million

Feb. 26, 2021
The $908-million loan was originally awarded in 2018 and the refinancing takes advantage of low interest rates that will help counter pandemic-related revenue losses.

Videos & Resources

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DART economic impact.
Rail

The Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Development Near DART Stations

May 12, 2017
A new study looking at the economic impact of publicly funded projects near the light rail stations of Dallas Area Rapid Transit demonstrates what economists and private real ...
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Mass Transit Weekly Update 6/10/2016

June 10, 2016
This week's transit update includes a look at Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), Community Transit, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Chicago Transit Authority ...
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Safety & Security

DART to DFW: Meet Duy Nguyen, DART Police Officer

June 24, 2014
"DART to DFW: Connecting you to the World" is a video series where you get to meet individuals around DART that are helping make the connection to Dallas/Fort Worth International...
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Home

Mass Transit TV: 4/20/12

April 20, 2012
Brought to you by Secured Cities, this cast looks at DART police's new texting program, AC Transit's hydrogen production and dispensing station and how the Cleveland RTA prepared...

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Management

Transdev awarded DART mobility management contract

June 21, 2024
In its eight-year and three-month contract with DART, Transdev will take on the operations of DART's paratransit, microtransit and rider assistance programs.
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Management

Jamie Adelman named CFO of Dallas Area Rapid Transit

June 17, 2024
Adelman joined DART’s financial team in December 2023 and brings nearly 20 years of financial leadership experience to the role.
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Bus

DART to expand GoLink services, roll out new bus routes

June 14, 2024
This new round of service improvements kicked off June 10 and is part of DART's second phase of its Bus Network Redesign project.
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Management

DART Board approves updated Strategic Plan

June 13, 2024
The comprehensive plan intends to move DART to a future where the agency becomes a premier regional economic and mobility asset during the next decade.
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Management

Collina Washington-Beard joins DART as senior vice president of procurement

June 4, 2024
Washington-Beard will work to maintain oversight of the agency’s materials management and diversity and vendor management divisions.
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Vehicles

DART begins testing Silver Line trains

May 7, 2024
DART's Silver Line revenue service is scheduled to begin between late 2025 and early 2026.
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Mobile Applications

DART to expand use of real-time data to better track vehicle locations, delays and service changes

April 3, 2024
The new initiative allows customers to be able to access key information on Google Maps, the Transit app and various other apps.
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Rail Vehicle Builders, Components & Accessories

DART begins second phase of vinyl seat retrofit program

Jan. 23, 2024
Phase two of the pilot program features the replacing of fabric seat cushions and backs with vinyl-covered seats on one light-rail vehicle and one Dallas Streetcar vehicle.
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Safety & Security

DART to remove cross walk that poses safety hazards

Nov. 9, 2023
The removal of the cross walk in question at Baylor University Medical Center Station will help reduce the risk of distracted riders crossing the tracks unsafely.