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December 21, 2022

DART Prepares for Extreme Cold Weather Across North Texas

With dangerously cold weather forecast by the National Weather Service through Friday, December 23, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is making preparations to make sure our passengers and employees stay safe.

DART Operations teams are in place across the region to ensure regular service is not impacted by the expected weather. In preparation for possible ice accumulation, bus and train station parking lots and walkways will be treated, and DART vehicles are being weatherized.

To ensure DART riders stay warm and to provide assistance with travel planning, the following DART transit centers and stations will be available for extended hours from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

• Addison Transit Center
• CBD East Transfer Center
• CBD West Transfer Center
• Cockrell Hill Transfer Location
• Downtown Garland Station
• Downtown Irving/Heritage Crossing Station
• Illinois Station
• J.B. Jackson Jr. Transit Center/MLK Jr. Station
• Ledbetter Station
• Parker Road Station
• South Garland Transit Center

Extended exposure to cold weather can be dangerous, Dress in layers to stay warm, wear a hat, cover exposed skin, and watch for signs of frostbite and hypothermia. Signs of hypothermia include confusion, shivering, difficulty speaking and sleepiness. If you experience any of these symptoms contact 911 immediately.

DART will continue to monitor the weather conditions across the North Texas area. To stay informed about changes to service, please sign up for DART Service Alerts at DART.org, and contact DART Customer Service at (214) 979-1111.