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A new resident of Plano has raised concerns over the city’s campaign against Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART). The resident alleges that the city is using manipulative tactics to sway voters, rather than providing an unbiased view of the pros and cons of withdrawing from DART. The primary justification for the city’s stance is a two-year-old study that suggests Plano is not receiving an acceptable return on investment (ROI) from DART. However, the resident argues that the study’s findings are outdated and do not take into account recent developments, such as the addition of the new Silver Line and the depreciation of other assets across the network. The resident also criticizes the city’s lack of communication about the Silver Line, a $2 billion rail line with two stations in Plano. Read more…