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    Dallas, TX 75202

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    About Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)

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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

    DART
    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.
    DART
    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.
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    Shared Mobility

    DART Board of Directors extends West Dallas On-Demand Shuttle pilot program through 2024

    Oct. 25, 2023
    The pilot began in January 2023 when DART and Toyota partnered with Circuit to support a free ride-share transportation service that provides West Dallas residents with an easy...
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    Power Converters, Battery Chargers and Inverters

    DART installs EV charging stations at Glenn Heights Park & Ride and Illinois Stations

    Sept. 1, 2023
    In collaboration with NCTCOG, DART installed the Blink Series 8 Dual Port Level 2 Chargers that can charge a typical EV within four to eight hours.
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    Shelters, Stations, Fixtures, Parking & Lighting

    DART to start construction on 12th Street Station Aug. 26

    Aug. 22, 2023
    The DART 12th Street Station will provide easy transfer opportunities between the Red and Orange lines and the future DART Silver Line, providing greater access to the rest of...
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    Bus

    DART hosts block party in honor of upcoming 40-year anniversary

    Aug. 11, 2023
    For 40 years, DART has served the North Texas community, providing a transportation system that efficiently, safely and cost-effectively handles 42.7 million passenger trips a...
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    Safety & Security

    DART adds 100-plus TSOs to improve public safety

    July 26, 2023
    The TSOs will provide enhanced service on DART’s light-rail vehicles and platforms, as well as the Trinity Railway Express.
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    Fare Collection

    DART expands network of local retailers

    July 5, 2023
    The expansion provides customers in all of DART’s 13 service area cities the opportunity to purchase a DART GoPass Tap Card in each of their respective areas.
    S Pare
    Paratransit

    Spare and Uber team up to grow transit on-demand transit platforms

    Spare Labs Inc.
    June 5, 2023
    Spare's cloud-based on-demand transit platform will be paired with Uber's driver network and has already made a difference in the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) and...

    Articles & News

    DART
    Seating, Fabrics and Flooring

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

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    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

    Brandon Lewis
    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

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    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

    Mass Transit Staff Report
    Sept. 13, 2022
    IndyGo and IPTF have extended grant availability to area nonprofits and DART is partnering with Assurance Wireless to offer free mobile services.
    Sean Butler/MTA
    MTA crews pump water out of Dyckman Street Station on the A Line.
    Safety & Security

    Extreme weather impacting DART, MTA

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    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
    DART
    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

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    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.
    RTC
    RTC has updated it's cameras to provide an inside look for law enforcement in the even of an emergency.
    Safety & Security

    Preparing and Responding to Emergency Situations

    April 24, 2018
    Agencies often find themselves involved in security situations, large events — including sporting events or marches — and natural emergency situations. How they respond is determined...
    DART
    When furthering the development of transit lines and infrastructure - what are some of the processes to ensure a successful procurement partnership?
    Management

    Transit Procurement Hot Topics

    March 8, 2018
    During the 2018 South West Transit Association Freedom Through Transit Annual Conference the session "Transit Procurement Hot Topics," provided an open discussion about procurement...
    DART
    Kendra Bullard, Senior Manager Mobility Management Planning, DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) Mobility Management Services.
    Training, Testing Services

    2016 Top 40 Under 40: Kendra Bullard

    Sept. 6, 2016
    Kendra Bullard, Senior Manager Mobility Management Planning, DART Mobility Management Services

    Videos & Resources

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    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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    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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    Vector Media
    A Dallas Area Rapid Transit bus is seen driving in Downtown Dallas, Texas, with a local advertisement depicted on the side of the bus.
    Management

    DART teams up with Vector media to bring new face to transit company

    Vector Media
    May 30, 2023
    DART will be giving Vector Media reins over their entire media assets, including but not limited to, its entire transit fleet.
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    Bus Builders, Components & Accessories

    DART replacing bus fabric seat cushions and backs with vinyl-coverings

    April 28, 2023
    The new vinyl seats are part of DART’s continued customer-focused commitment to riders to provide a safe and clean transit experience, including the DART Clean Team Initiative...
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    Shared Mobility

    DART and Toyota partner with Circuit to support free ride-share transportation services in west Dallas

    March 16, 2023
    Circuit currently operates in seven states across the country, with the goal of reducing congestion and its harmful effects on the environment by getting people out of their cars...
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    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    DART’s first 40-foot long-range electric bus begins regular revenue service

    March 10, 2023
    The Proterra ZX5 Max will join the seven Proterra Catalyst 35 zero-emission electric buses that are currently in service.
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    Fare Collection

    DART extends Discount GoPass Tap Card pilot program through the end of 2024

    Dec. 7, 2022
    The program provides riders using any one of nine support assistance programs with a 50 percent discount on the regular price of a DART local pass.
    Management

    Operation Lifesaver awards more than $140,000 in grant funds to eight transit agencies

    Operation Lifesaver
    Dec. 2, 2022
    The approved grants were awarded through a competitive process, based upon criteria such as key safety messages, target audiences and evaluation methods.
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    Bus

    DART to return nine major bus routes to regular operating service frequency Dec. 12

    Nov. 30, 2022
    In June, to provide service dependability for riders, DART implemented a five-minute service frequency reduction on 31 bus routes due to the nationwide shortage of bus operators...
    Paratransit

    DART launches Rider Assistance Program with Spare

    Nov. 21, 2022
    The DART Rider Assistance Program is a service for riders who may not qualify for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) paratransit but who have a qualifying disability.
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    Rail

    Dallas Area Rapid Transit launches cleaning pilot program to substantially increase agency’s commitment to riders

    Nov. 17, 2022
    The DART Clean Team Initiative will utilize on-board contract cleaning personnel from United Community of Faith to remove trash and debris aboard DART light rail vehicles as they...