Plano may soon ask residents to decide whether the city should part ways with Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), a move that could reshape public transportation in North Texas.
Despite the long-awaited opening of the DART Silver Line, Plano, along with Farmers Branch and Highland Park, is considering placing a measure on the May ballot to withdraw from the regional transit system. The proposal comes after years of frustration over what local leaders describe as an imbalance between the money their cities contribute and the services they receive in return.
“Plano is committed to ensuring safe, reliable mobility options that serve the best interests of our residents,” said Mayor John Muns in an official statement. “We want our council and community to feel empowered to choose what transportation options work best for us.”…