From education, to job opportunities, to culture, to healthcare, to transportation and so much more, DART helps North Texans connect with their community. DART is a critical connector for North Texas, making mobility easier for everyone—even those that do not ride.

As a cornerstone of the region's multi-modal transportation network, public transit is part of our livelihood and our region's continued economic growth. In fact, we'd say DART is moving North Texas Forward.

DART RAIL FACTS

• Currently operating: 93 miles, 65 stations (service opened June 14, 1996)
  
• DART Rail System Map

PROJECT FACT SHEETS

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• Silver Line Project Fact Sheets (Updated July 2021)
• D2 Subway Second CBD Alignment (Updated March 2021)
• Platform Extensions (Updated January 2019)
• Dallas Streetcar Central Link (Updated January 2019)

CAPITAL PROGRAMS INFORMATION

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• Silver Line Project
  — Dallas Area Rapid Transit's Design-Builder for the Silver Line Regional Rail Project, Archer Western Herzog, began field construction along the 26-mile alignment on November 18, 2019. Click here for more construction information.
  — On June 18, 2019, the DART Board approved a resolution to name future service running on the Cotton Belt Regional Rail Corridor as the Silver Line. Customers will see the Silver Line in operation after completion in 2023 with 30-minute peak and 60-minute off-peak service.
  — The Final Environmental Impact Statement/Record of Decision (FEIS/ROD) for the Cotton Belt Corridor Regional Rail Project is now available.
  — On August 28, 2018, the DART Board approved a Service Plan Amendment for Cotton Belt Corridor which defined the Project alignment, grade separations, and station locations. Also on August 28, 2018, the DART Board approved an residential betterments program for the Cotton Belt Corridor.
  — On September 26, 2017, the DART Board approved a budget and 20-year financial plan supporting these projects. The board previously approved new debt resolutions providing funding mechanisms for the Cotton Belt and D2.
  
  
• D2 Subway: Dallas Central Business District (CBD) Second Light Rail Alignment
  — D2 Subway Newsletter (May 2021)
  — On April 9, 2021, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), in cooperation with DART issued the notice of availability of the D2 Subway Final Environmental Impact Statement/Record of Decision (FEIS/ROD) along with the 30% design to the public, stakeholders, and agencies. The FEIS/ROD includes responses to comments from the public and agency review of the Supplemental Draft EIS (SDEIS). After taking into consideration the feedback from residents, business owners, developers and agency staff, a few changes have been made to the project to enhance access and minimize impacts.
  — The DART Board approved the Commerce/Victory/Swiss as the approved Locally Preferred Alternative at their September 26, 2017 meeting. The Dallas City Council approved the LPA by DART Board on September 13, 2017.
  — On September 26, 2017, the DART Board approved a budget and 20-year financial plan supporting these projects. The board previously approved new debt resolutions providing funding mechanisms for the Cotton Belt and D2.
  
  
• Platform Extensions
  — The Red and Blue Line Platform Extension project includes modifications to 28 stations constructed prior to 2004. The modifications will enable the platforms to accommodate 3-car Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) consists. Modifications include extending platforms and/or raising portions of the platform to permit level boarding. The changes will increase system-wide carrying capacity and enhance the network core capacity. DART intends to design and construct the project with minimal impact to patrons and areas in and around the stations.
  
  
• Transit System Plan
  — DART is in the process of updating our long-range Transit System Plan so that we can focus on meeting this mission and sustaining the DART system for our current and future customers. The framework for the 2045 Transit System Plan is illustrated here. You can learn more about the themes, our key opportunities, as well as draft goals and actions in the October 2020 Transit System Plan Update brochure.