DART Faces Major Service Cuts if Member Cities Withdraw

Potential Service Reductions

• ⚠️ DART is preparing for significant service cuts if several member cities vote to leave the transit system.
• 📉 These potential cuts could impact nearly 800 bus stops and multiple rail stations.

Cities Considering Withdrawal

• 🗳️ Five member cities are scheduled to hold elections in May to decide whether to remain part of the DART system.
• 📍 The cities include University Park, Highland Park, Irving, Plano, and Farmers Branch.

Specific Service Impacts

• 🚉 If these cities withdraw, two train stops in Irving (West Irving and Downtown Irving) and 10 DART Rail stations in those cities could be affected.
• ✈️ This includes two Silverline stations in Plano, which recently opened to connect Plano with DFW airport.

Meeting and Notice Requirements

• 🗓️ DART is holding a meeting to discuss these potential changes because federal law requires advance notice to passengers regarding route changes.
• ⚡ Service would stop immediately if a member city votes to withdraw.

Additional Updates

• ⚽ The meeting agenda also includes an update on World Cup plans, where DART is expected to play a significant role in transit.