Tuesday, Dallas Area Rapid Transit board members and city officials met to discuss several changes for next year pertaining to DART’s usefulness, safety, and the FIFA World Cup.
The transportation and infrastructure committee meeting also addressed what would happen if cities decided to withdraw from using the service. At least four cities have approved holding elections to vote on the matter. Those elections will happen in May of 2026, right before the start of the World Cup.
DART chair urges compromise as withdrawal threat looms
“Absolutely, I’m continuing to work with our cities, the leadership of the cities, to ensure we seek compromise and have a win-win solution for all,” Bryant said. “I think the value of transit and the value of DART is in question by everyone right now, and that is OK. I think our job is to prove what the true value of our transportation is, and I think we’re working feverishly to do that.”
Council member Cara Mendelsohn also questioned DART in Dallas, saying Dallas is also not seeing a return on its investment…