DART Prepares for Winter Storm with 24/7 Operations and Route Planning

DART's Winter Storm Preparations

• 🌨️ DART is implementing 24/7 emergency operations to manage service during an upcoming winter storm with potential for freezing rain, sleet, and snow.
• 💡 A dedicated user, Edgar Lopez, relies on DART for daily travel to work and other destinations, expressing concern about navigating the worsening weather.

Service Operations and Route Management

• 🗓️ DART plans to operate a regular weekend schedule for buses, rail, Go, and paratransit services as long as conditions permit.
• 🗺️ They are utilizing historical data to identify and plan for routes known to have trouble spots during winter weather.
• 🛠️ Pre-treatment of routes has begun, with trains running 24 hours to prevent icing on trains and tracks.

Rider Information and Adjustments

• ⚠️ DART and Trinity Metro advise riders to allow extra time for travel and to check for updates via alerts, apps, and websites.
• ✅ Both transit systems are monitoring the weather closely and are prepared to make adjustments as needed, though no service reductions are currently planned.
• 💬 Having secure information about transit operations helps reduce stress for riders like Edgar who depend on the service.