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The 2024 Dallas Heart Walk is HERE! Come out THIS Saturday, September 21st, 2024 to the Base of Reunion Tower in downtown Dallas.

Let’s fill the city with thousands of walkers like you who are committed to their cardiovascular health and the health of others. Lifesaving CPR training, advanced cardiovascular research, and nutrition security are just a few of the important missions of the American Heart Association.
Join a community of supporters and bring a healthier future for the city of Dallas!

This event is DARTable! Reunion Tower is a short walk from EBJ Union Station on the Red and Blue Lines.

🎉 Looking for weekend plans? DART has you covered with events for everyone! Whether you’re into German beer, theater, or even hot air balloons, DART will get you there. Check out these DARTable events happening from Thursday to Sunday:

🍻 Addison Oktoberfest: Experience Bavaria with a Texas twist—beer, music, polka, and more at Addison Circle Park. 🍂🚍 Just a short walk from Addison Transit Center.

🎈 Plano Balloon Festival: Hot air balloons, concerts, drone shows, and fireworks all weekend! Skip the parking hassle and catch the festival bus from Parker Road Station. 🚏

🎶 'Til Midnight at the Nasher: Friday night fun with live concerts and film screenings at the Nasher Sculpture Garden, near St. Paul Station. 🎤🎥

Plus, plenty more theater, music, and family fun in Garland, Irving, and Plano!

Ready for your next adventure? Check out what we have in store: https://bit.ly/4daMmTh

DART Silver Line Construction Notice - North Dallas

Please note that there will be an all-day full closure of Meandering Way in the North Dallas area, between Rocky Top Circle and Nicole Place, from 7 am to 9 pm Wednesday, Sept. 18 (tomorrow) for continued construction on the Silver Line Regional Rail project. For more information and regular construction updates, please visit www.dart.org/silverline.

DART Increases Service, Offers Riders a Discount for the State Fair of Texas

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) passengers enjoy front-door service for the State Fair of Texas. From opening day on September 27 to closing day on October 20, DART passengers can travel to the Fair in air-conditioned comfort, without having to worry about traffic or finding a place to park.

Enjoy $5 off your Fair admission with the DART GoPass®

DART gets you to your gate and offers you State Fair savings. We are excited to partner with the State Fair of Texas to offer our riders a special promotion; to access these discounts, enter code 24DARTSAVE when purchasing your tickets on www.bigtex.com. This deal is available for any day of the 2024 State Fair season.

Service on Green Line

To reach the Fair, take DART’s Green Line to Fair Park Station on Parry Avenue, which is at the fairgrounds entrance. Alternatively, ride to MLK, Jr. Station, situated south of R.B. Cullum Boulevard, which provides easy access to Gate 6 and the Cotton Bowl Stadium.

Get to know the connections

Fair days are always busy days on DART rail and buses, especially on the weekends and gamedays. DART Light Rail and Trinity Railway Express (TRE) riders can easily connect to the Green Line. Look for trains marked "Fair Park," "Buckner," or "Lawnview" for Green Line service.

· Southbound Red, Blue, and Orange Line riders: Transfer at Pearl/Arts District Station.

· Northbound Red and Blue Line riders: Transfer at Akard Station.

· Eastbound Orange Line riders: Transfer at Bachman Station.

Extra Green Line trains will operate between Victory Station and Lawnview Station from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekends, running approximately every 10 minutes. Plus, weekend riders on all DART’s rail lines including the Red and Blue will experience increased service frequency, with trains running every 20 minutes on Saturdays and Sundays between 6 AM and 10 PM to help connect our passengers to the State Fair.

Orange Line trains will extend service to Parker Road Station throughout the Fair, also with an increased 20-minute frequency, until 10 P.M. daily.

Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) users should visit DCTA.net for connection times at Trinity Mills Station to transfer to DART’s Green Line.

TRE will run on a modified Saturday schedule on all four Sundays during the Fair, with transfers to the Green Line available at Victory Station. For more details, visit TrinityRailwayExpress.org/StateFair.

“The State Fair of Texas is just around the corner and DART is ready to help connect you to the fun,” said Bernard Jackson, Senior Execuitve Vice President and Chief Operations Officer for DART. “This event is a favorite for Texans, and welcomes guests nationally and from around the world. We can’t wait to welcome passengers as they experience some of the best of what Texas has to offer, and we are glad to increase service on the weekends to help connect our riders to this incredible event.”

Stay on the move with contactless payments

DART provides four convenient contactless options for purchasing your pass:

· GoPass® app: Download it for free from the Apple App Store or Google Play and activate your pass before boarding.

· GoPass® Tap card: Purchase and reload your card at participating retailers. This reloadable option provides you with the best fare and can be tapped on a reader at DART stations or buses. (Note: It’s only valid for local fares and not for TEXRail, DCTA, or Trinity Metro.)

· Credit or debit card: Use any contactless credit or debit card by tapping it on a reader at a DART station or bus.

· Mobile device: Pay with apps like Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Samsung Pay by tapping your device on a reader at DART stations or buses.

Purchase a Local Day Pass for $6, good for DART Rail, local buses, and riding the TRE between DFW Airport/CentrePort Station and EBJ/Union Station. Tarrant and Denton County customers need a Regional Day Pass for $12. Details are available at www.DART.org/StateFair or by calling DART Customer Service at 214-979-1111.

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State Fair Weapon Policy

A reminder that the State Fair of Texas has changed their weapons policy this year and no fi****ms permitted on the Fairgrounds. Please note DART stations do not have lockers for

passengers to store personal items. For additional details and to see other state fair policies, please visit www.bigtex.com.

Football Season is Here

DART will operate a modified rail schedule for the Texas-OU game on Saturday, October 12; the kick-off for the game is at 2:30 PM. Visit DART’s Red River Rivalry page for complete details.

Thank you for riding DART to enjoy the State Fair of Texas please visit DART.org/statefair for key information about riding DART to this event.

At DART, we're dedicated to enhancing your ride, and that starts with a clean and welcoming environment! 🚍✨ Our amazing Clean Team works tirelessly to ensure all vehicles are spotless, creating spaces that make your journey comfortable and enjoyable.

This initiative is part of our commitment to delivering quality service and fostering a culture of care, aligning with our mission to provide best-in-class mobility experiences that help people and communities connect and thrive.

🎉🌟 Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with DART! 🌟🎉

At Dallas Area Rapid Transit, we’re proud to honor the rich culture, history, and contributions of our Hispanic community. Many of our dedicated employees come from Hispanic heritage, and we couldn’t do what we do without their hard work and passion. 🚍💙

Join us in celebrating our riders and employees as we continue to move our service forward—together! 🌎❤️

🎉🌟 ¡Celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana con DART! 🌟🎉

En Dallas Area Rapid Transit, estamos orgullosos de honrar la rica cultura, historia y contribuciones de nuestra comunidad hispana. Muchos de nuestros dedicados empleados provienen de herencias hispanas, y no podríamos hacer lo que hacemos sin su arduo trabajo y pasión. 🚍💙

Únete a nosotros para celebrar a nuestros pasajeros y empleados mientras seguimos impulsando nuestro servicio hacia adelante, ¡juntos! 🌎❤️

Experience theater, art, concerts & more this weekend—all accessible by DART! 🎭🎶🎨

✨ On Golden Pond @ Granville Arts Center
🖼️ Frida: Beyond the Myth @ Dallas Museum of Art
🤺 Athena @ Undermain Theatre
🎤 Alicia Villareal @ Toyota Music Factory
🎬 It Came from Texas Film Fest @ Garland's Plaza Theatre
🎥 CODA @ Klyde Warren Park
📅 Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum's 5th Anniversary

Read more: https://bit.ly/3TrSm2R

Please note that there will be a full closure of Denton Drive, near the DART Downtown Carrollton Station, from 7 am Friday, Sept. 13 (tomorrow), through 4 pm, Monday, Sept. 16, for continued construction on the Silver Line Regional Rail project. For more information and regular construction updates, please visit www.dart.org/silverline.

DART Announces Next Phase of Service Enhancements, Most Will Be Effective September 16, 2024

Rail passengers will see increased service frequency on the weekends to mirror increased usage- starting on September 28
Recent ridership data from Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) shows continued increases toward pre-pandemic levels, with ridership at approximately 80% of pre pandemic levels to end the last quarter. This upward trend is marked by changes in rider behavior including more frequent weekend ridership. Customer feedback encouraged increased service frequency, and DART will deliver on this concept via the latest service changes; most of these will launch on September 16. These updates will include rail weekend schedule frequency improvement, bus service optimization, and reassignments of bus bays.

Rail Schedule Frequency Improvement:

Weekend riders on all of DART’s rail lines including Red, Green, Blue, and Orange will experience increased service frequency, with trains running every 20 minutes on Saturdays and Sundays between 6 AM and 10 PM. This is an increase in service from the current schedule. Weekend service outside of these hours will remain at a 30-minute frequency. Passengers should note this service change will be implemented on September 28 to coincide with the start of the State Fair of Texas.

“The way our passengers utilize DART is evolving,” said Dee Leggett, DART’s Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer. “Weekend ridership continues to grow – exceeding pre-pandemic ridership levels. This means our passengers are utilizing the system to reach more entertainment destinations and getting more out of DART throughout the week. This will be especially true as we enter State Fair of Texas season! This service change features increased rail frequency during peak hours on the weekend launching on September 28th. We are excited to fulfill this long-standing request for increased service from our passengers, and this increased service frequency will carry on after the Fair concludes.”

Bus Service Improvements:

Route 222: This route, serving the Southwestern Medical District, Brookhollow, and Regal Row will be discontinued and replaced by the extension of an existing route, Route 207 and the creation of a new route, Route 122.
Route 207: The expansion of this route northwestward will reconnect the Lemmon Ave. corridor with jobs and other commercial destinations in the Regal Row area, such as the Family Place, the new Salvation Army Headquarters, Dallas County Elections Headquarters, the Thurston corridor, and the Inwood/Love Field Station.
Route 122: This new route will serve the remaining segments of current Route 222 as a loop originating and ending at Southwestern Medical District/Parkland Station with an improved 30-minute midday frequency. It will focus on Arlington Park and Brookriver, including service to Empire Central and the Mexican Consulate in Brookhollow. Unlike Route 222, this route will not serve Inwood/Love Field Station – that area will be served by route 207.
Route 22: Travel between Forest Lane Station and Forest/Jupiter Station will now have 10-minute service intervals on weekdays to help support this heavily traveled portion of the route. The remainder of the route will continue to have 15–20-minute service intervals in the area that connects Addison Transit Center with Downtown Garland Station.
Route 17: Buses will now use SMU Boulevard and Worcola for improved access to SMU/Mockingbird station from Greenville Avenue.
Express Route 308: A new 2 PM trip will be added, departing from Cedars Station to supplement trips added to this schedule in June.
Routes 9 and 47: Will now observe a new Dallas timepoint, moving from Elm & Griffin to EBJ Union Station.
Routes 28, 214, 224, and 233: Minor schedule changes will be implemented to enhance on-time performance.
Forest Lane, Inwood Love Field, Spring Valley, SWMD/Parkland Station will have new bus bay boarding locations, customers should follow the signage at each location.
These updates are part of DART’s ongoing efforts to improve the frequency, accessibility, efficiency and reliability of our transit services.

For additional details and updates visit

Service Change Beginning on Monday, September 16th DART will introduce a host of service changes designed with convenience and connectivity in mind. Watch for details within a few weeks on DART.org, printed brochures, and social media.

DART President and CEO Nadine Lee announced findings on Friday September 6, at DART's second annual State of the Agency event in Addison, Texas.

Transit-oriented developments in the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) service area generated nearly $1 billion in direct spending and spurred 11,000 jobs between 2019 and 2021, DART President & CEO Nadine Lee announced during her second annual State of the Agency address on Friday.

The data comes from a recent study conducted by the University of North Texas Economic Research Group (ERG). It reveals the significant economic benefits of development projects near DART light rail stations. This study, led by Michael Carroll, Ph.D., evaluated real estate development within a quarter-mile radius of DART stations, confirming long-held beliefs among economists and real estate developers about DART’s impact on the region’s economic vitality.

“Transit services provided by DART are critical to regional mobility. DART’s network is designed to connect riders across city boundaries and provide crucial access to jobs, education, health care, entertainment and more,” said Nadine S. Lee, DART President and CEO. “DART opens up social and economic development opportunities at all of our stations.”

The study results are among numerous highlights from the State of the Agency address, sponsored by Archer Western Construction and held this year at the Renaissance Dallas Addison Hotel. Addison Mayor Bruce Arfsten and DART Board Chair Gary Slagel were among other featured speakers.

Lee, in her fourth year as DART president and CEO, also noted the agency’s long history of fiscal responsibility.

“We project every dollar we will spend over the next two decades and our board members approve that plan every year,” Lee said. “We plan and budget well within our means – and we have a long history of doing so.”

She pointed to the ERG study in highlighting the tremendous value DART brings to all 13 service area cities.

“This study further confirms long-held beliefs among economists and real estate developers about DART’s impact on our regional economy,” she said. The ERG study focused on 31 real estate development projects built near DART stations between 2019 and 2021. These projects encompassed a mix of commercial, residential, and public developments. The findings below illustrate the profound economic impact of these developments.

Direct Spending: DART’s transit-oriented projects generated over $980 million in direct spending.

Total Economic Impact: The cumulative economic impact within the 700-mile DART Service area, tracked by UNT since 1999, reached $17.1 billion, significantly boosting the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) region's economy.

Job Creation: These developments created 10,747 jobs in the DFW area.

Tax Revenue: The DART station area economic impact between 2019 and 2021 contributed $144.7 million in federal tax revenue and $49.6 million in state and local tax revenue.

Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the DFW region demonstrated remarkable economic activity from 2019 to 2021. Carroll emphasized that this growth is part of the region's broader, long-term trend of robust economic expansion. He noted that the trend of developing properties near light rail stations is not unique to DFW, as similar patterns are observed nationwide.

The study utilized IMPLAN software to create detailed economic models based on development spending data. IMPLAN is a widely used industry tool that calculates direct, indirect, and induced impacts of spending and employment. The results underscored the continuous economic growth and development around DART stations.

“Proximity to DART adds value to development,” said Lee. “The impact of DART light rail investments on local development shows residential and office space rent for substantially higher than surrounding projects. In total, development projects near DART stations since 1999 have resulted in an aggregated increased property value of $17.1 billion with additional contributions to the economy through direct and indirect means such as wage, tax, and other economic factors.”

Carroll highlighted the growing importance of connectivity and multi-modal access in Texas's rapidly urbanizing landscape, particularly in the DFW area.

“Over the decades, the development near DART light rail stations, including significant commercial, office and residential establishments, has not only provided transit accessibility but also simultaneously boosted the economic wellbeing of the DFW region,” Carroll stated. As the DFW region continues to urbanize, leveraging transit as a strategic mobility asset will not only enhance regional connectivity and accessibility, but is essential to sustaining our economic momentum through coordinated planning and development with our cities and alongside key stakeholders.

🚧🔧 Great news from SMU/Mockingbird Station! As part of our Live Green, Ride Clean initiative and DART's commitment to making your ride cleaner, greener, and more inviting, the escalator step chain replacement project on both the South and North escalators was successfully completed recently. This essential upgrade will boost reliability and ensure smoother, safer rides for everyone. Thank you for your patience as we work to keep everything moving forward! 🌿🚊🙌

🎡🍗🎢¡La Feria Estatal regresa con 24 días de diversión en 2024! Desde carreras de cerdos y comida frita hasta conciertos, partidos de fútbol y emociones en el Midway, hay algo para todos. ¡Evita las complicaciones y viaja en DART para disfrutar más tiempo en la feria y menos tiempo en el camino! 🚆✨

Además, ¡disfruta de un servicio directo y grandes ahorros! Ingresa el código promocional 24DARTSAVE al comprar tu entrada en el sitio web de la Feria Estatal y obtén $5 de descuento. 🎟💸 ¡Todos a bordo para ahorrar!

Para más información, visita: www.DART.org/StateFair

🎡🍗🎢 The State Fair is back with 24 days of fun in 2024! From pig races and fried food to concerts, football games, and Midway thrills, there's something for everyone. Skip the hassle and ride DART to enjoy more time at the fair and less time getting there! 🚆✨

Plus, get front-door service and big-time savings! Enter promo code 24DARTSAVE when purchasing your admission on the State Fair website for $5 off. 🎟💸 All aboard for savings!

Learn more at www.DART.org/StateFair

DART Silver Line Construction Notice - Davenport Road

A reminder that Davenport Road (south of Campbell Road) in North Dallas will be closed for continued construction of the Silver Line Regional Rail project. Davenport Road will be closed today, Sept. 5, through 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7. For more information and regular construction updates visit www.dart.org/silverline.

🌟 Last Chance for Small Businesses! 🌟

Don't miss out on DART's 11th Annual Small Business Academy – your final opportunity to gain valuable insights from industry experts! 🚀

Learn how to connect with prime contractors, navigate DART’s procurement process, improve your marketing strategies, and more!

🗓️ Thursday, September 5, 2024; 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
📍 Hoblitzelle Auditorium at Dallas College Bill J. Priest Institute

🔗🖥️ Secure your spot now: https://bit.ly/DARTSmallBusinessAcademy

Take DART to SMU Football!

🚆🏈Make an end run around parking hassles! Take DART to the game. SMU/Mockingbird Station is served by the Red, Orange and Blue lines. From there, you can catch the SMU Red Express or walk to Gerald J. Ford Stadium. And many DART stations offer free, convenient parking.

Learn more at www.DART.org/SMU

DART Announces 2024 Labor Day Schedule

DART Bus and Light Rail to Operate on a Weekend Schedule
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) will operate on the following schedule for the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 2.

DART Buses and Light Rail: Operating on a weekend schedule.

The Trinity Railway Express (TRE): No service.

DART GoLink: GoLink is running from 5:00 am to midnight on Labor Day September 2 in all Zones except the Inland Port Management Association Zone (IPTMA which includes areas in Lancaster, DeSoto, Wilmer & Hutchins).

DART Customer Information Center: Open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 214-979-1111 for trip-planning needs, while the administrative offices, DARTmart, Lost and Found, and the Customer Care Center, which handles complaints, commendations, suggestions, will be closed.

DART Paratransit: DART's Paratransit Services will run a Saturday schedule and the Paratransit Scheduling Center will be closed. Customers may call Thursday, August 29, to book their trips through Monday, September 2, and Friday, August 30, to book their trips through Tuesday, September 3. Customers can also schedule, view, and cancel trips 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at DART.org/paratransit.

Route and schedule information for DART and the Dallas Streetcar is available at DART.org or by calling 214-979-1111- support will be available from team from 8am – 5pm on Labor Day, Monday September 2. TRE schedule information can be found at trinityrailwayexpress.org.

🎷 Jazz up your Labor Day weekend (Aug. 30 - Sept. 1) at the 2024 Riverfront Jazz Festival in Dallas! Enjoy top jazz, blues, and soul talent like Ceelo Green, Ginuwine, Cassandra Wilson, and more! 🎶 Plus, don’t miss the different stages, late-night jazz at downtown hotels, and delicious food & vendor booths. 🌟

DART makes it easy to get there—hop on the Red or Blue line to Convention Center Station. 🚉

More info: https://bit.ly/4geFTto

DART’s well-traveled bus boarding area at Parker Road Station will
get a facelift in early September.

Beginning the day following Labor Day and lasting approximately
three business weeks, Bus Routes 234, 236, 247 and 254—along
with Paratransit Services and Rail Disruption Shuttles--will
temporarily board riders on northbound Archerwood Drive
nearest the station (please see map on back for more detail).
DART’s GoLink vehicles will continue to serve Parker Road Station
from their normal locations. Please excuse the work to improve your riding experience.

Remember to consult DART.org for construction updates

Ask DART: What fare types are proposed to change?

DART is considering simplifying the fare structure by consolidating the Single Ride (bus and GoLink only), AM, PM, and Midday passes into a standard 3-hour pass, and eliminating the retail Annual Pass. The Day Pass fare will remain the same, and the Monthly Pass fare will increase.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4cFUbQG

DART to test Silver Line trains on alignment between Plano and Richardson, Aug. 25-28

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) will begin a second run of vehicle testing on the Silver Line Regional Rail alignment beginning Sunday, Aug. 25.

The testing on Silver Line tracks will be exclusive to Segment C of the project, falling between Waterview Parkway and the Shiloh Road Station. Times of testing will occur between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. throughout the week.

Flaggers will be present at each of the rail crossings, where required by Federal Railroad Administration guidelines, to help drivers and pedestrians navigate traffic safely and accurately. Engineers and rail crews will be testing the timing and duration of gates, lights, and warning signals at each crossing to ensure safe transitions for both freight and commuter rail that will share operations in the corridor once the Silver Line is in revenue service.

“Safety for the public, our operators and employees are the top priority as we undergo this testing period,” said Trey Walker, DART vice president of capital design and construction. “We will be checking everything from top to bottom and reviewing, adjusting and re-testing to make sure that we can travel through the corridor safely. We want to make sure that anyone near the rail alignment knows we’re active in this area and coming through.”

Drivers and pedestrians can expect to see both Silver Line vehicles and CPKC freight rail trains running on the tracks during testing as crews will test a rail cutover between City Line Drive and Waterview Parkway. Freight rail service will still only operate during its normally scheduled times (between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.) once testing is complete.

Silver Line vehicle testing will include operating its simulated route with stops at the 12th Street, CityLine/Bush and UT Dallas stations with no passenger pick-up or drop-off points. All stations are still active construction sites, so onlookers are not allowed on platforms or nearby walkways. Quiet zones, which allow trains to use their horns only when there is a potential hazard on or near the tracks, will not be in effect during testing.

To learn more about the Silver Line Regional Rail project, please visit www.dart.org/silverline.

🌟 Exciting Opportunity for Small Businesses! 🌟

Join us at DART's 11th Annual Small Business Academy! 🚀

Gain insights from industry experts on connecting with prime contractors, mastering DART’s procurement process, enhancing marketing strategies, and more!

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to elevate your business! 🌐💼

🗓️ Thursday, September 5, 2024; 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
📍Hoblitzelle Auditorium at Dallas College Bill J. Priest Institute

🔗🖥️ Register today: Register today: https://bit.ly/DARTSmallBusinessAcademy

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DART's inaugural Telephone Town Hall- Call 888-400-1932 to learn more about DART's proposed fare structure.