DART's Transportation Plan for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North Texas

World Cup Transportation Blueprint

• 🎯 DART has unveiled a preliminary transportation plan for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North Texas, aiming to manage one of the largest people-moving efforts in the region's history.
• 💡 The plan involves a multi-faceted approach to transport tens of thousands of fans to and from games and associated events.

Commuter Rail and Shuttle Services

• 🚆 Fans would utilize TR commuter rail between Victory Park in Dallas and Centerpoint Station in Fort Worth.
• 🚌 From Fort Worth, private shuttles, funded by the North Central Texas Council of Governments, would provide the final leg to the stadium.

Express Bus and Stadium Access

• 🚗 DART plans to operate a bus bridge using 50 Express buses on a dedicated lane on I-30, connecting Dallas directly to lot H at AT&T Stadium.
• 📈 This combined approach is designed to move approximately 10,000 people per match.

Event Support and Funding Concerns

• 🏟️ Beyond game days, DART must also support FanFest at Fair Park, the International Broadcast Center downtown, and increase light rail frequency for over a month.
• ⚠️ A significant concern is pending legislation in Austin that could cut funding to DART, potentially jeopardizing its ability to execute this ambitious plan.
• 💰 DART estimates the total effort will cost approximately $18.2 million, with nearly half allocated to extending TR trains to four cars each.