
Some of the significant achievements during Thomas’ nearly 20-year tenure with the agency include, doubling DART's rail system length twice to 90 miles.
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In his 20-year tenure, capital projects, including the South Oak Cliff Blue Line Extension project, have consistently come in under budget and ahead of schedule. Will receive award at APTA Annual in Los Angeles Sept. 13.
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Debuting June 14, 1996 with an 11-mile network, DART Rail today is 90 miles long and has 62 stations in eight cities.
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The Distinguished Engineer Award was created by former dean John R. Bradford in 1966 to honor former engineering students who have made significant contributions to society and whose accomplishments have brought great honor to the college.
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The grant supports the continuation of the 90-day interim service presently funded by the North Central Texas Council of Governments and several northern Collin County cities. The service was previously operated by Texoma Area Paratransit Service.
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Dallas Area Rapid Transit will be the first customer to receive seven, 35-foot Catalyst FC buses and two overhead semi-autonomous fast chargers. The seven buses will reduce DART’s emissions footprint while providing a clean, quiet ride for the agency’s 250,000 daily riders.
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The vehicle, which was a designed and built by Brookville Equipment Corp., will be the first streetcar in the U.S. that utilizes wireless traction power.
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Whether it’s providing billions for transportation initiatives to shaping legislation, or launching an innovative bus rapid transit project, the "Influential" leaders on this list have worked to make public transportation better.
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The five-mile segment links newly renovated Terminal A and Belt Line Station, with continuing service to major regional destinations including Irving-Las Colinas, Dallas Market Center and downtown Dallas.
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The five-mile Orange Line extension from Belt Line Station to the newly rebuilt Terminal A at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport will bring the nation’s longest light rail system to 90 miles.
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