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Newsby StaffNovember 11, 2013

Proposed Del. DART paratransit service change concerns riders

The agency’s possible switch from providing door-to-door service to following ADA regulations by running service within three-quarters of a mile of fixed bus routes will cost them more and provide less service, according to those concerned.

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Newsby StaffOctober 25, 2013

HNTB JV to design DART project

The team will manage the $13.8 million design services contract, which includes engineering, architectural design services and construction management.

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ArticlesSeptember 19, 2013

Arlington, Texas launches first mass transit service

The two-year MAX pilot program is being funded through three local partners as well as an FTA Job Access and Reverse Commute grant.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 3, 2013

DART buys electric standup vehicles for transit police

The T3 Patroller, quieter than a car or motorcycle, can travel up to 25 miles on a single charge with a top speed of 20 mph.

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Newsby StaffAugust 6, 2013

DART to commemorate 30th anniversary of vote

In August 1983, more than 101,000 people, out of 175,000 voters, cast their vote for transit. In Dallas County, it was the largest turnout for a referendum to date.

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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2013

APTA to celebrate 9 agencies for sustainability efforts

Will be honored on July 29 at the Sustainability and Public Transportation Workshop, which is being held at the Westin St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2013

Texas' The T approves Arlington service agreement

The T’s board action represents the final step in approval of the agreement that was developed by The T and DART and the City of Arlington, whose board and council approved the agreement at their meetings in May and June, respectively.

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Newsby StaffJune 13, 2013

APTA-sponsored 'Dump the Pump' coming June 20

National public transportation awareness day encourages people to “dump the pump” by parking their car and riding public transit instead.

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Newsby StaffMarch 8, 2013

DCTA looks toward real-time info

Taps Strategic Mapping to create ITS system. Also plans on releasing "Go Pass" with The T and DART.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2013

DART paratransit service back on track

Nearly 90% of rides have been on time in January, about 97% of phone calls on the reservation line have been answered within three minutes and more than 91% of calls to the “Where’s My Ride?” line met the three-minute standard

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