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Plano Mayor Discusses DART Future and Potential Dallas Stars Move

WFAAJanuary 5, 20261 min158 views
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DART's Future in North Texas

  • 🎯 In 2026, voters will decide the future of mass transit in North Texas, specifically concerning the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) system.
  • ⚠️ Currently, four out of DART's 13 member cities are considering leaving the transit authority.
  • 🀝 The Mayor of Plano is working towards a deal that benefits all 13 member cities, acknowledging that not all cities have identical needs.
  • πŸ“ˆ The goal is to create a DART system with increased ridership and improved safety.

DART's Response and Next Steps

  • ❓ DART has not yet responded to Plano's proposal to cut bus services while retaining rail.
  • πŸ—“οΈ The Mayor anticipates an answer from DART to the city of Plano next month.

Other City Discussions

  • πŸ’ The Mayor also touched upon the possibility of the Dallas Stars hockey team relocating to Plano.
  • πŸ“Ί Further details on these topics can be found in the latest episode of Inside Texas Politics, available on WFA Plus.
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