30 years ago, opened its starter light rail system, launching a new era of transit in North Texas.
We asked DATA members to share their memories of what the DART light rail has meant to them over the years. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped us celebrate this milestone.
Dallas Area Transit Alliance
We are Dallas Area Transit Alliance, we formed to protect DART from devastating budget cups or budget caps being proposed by many city council members.
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/DallasAreaTransitAdvocates (includes our Instagram, Twitter, and website)
06/08/2026
Come join us this Saturday at 1:00 p.m. in the Dallas Central Library for our next meeting! (Note the new start time) We will discuss what's happening with transit in DFW. Beforehand, join us with for the Dallas Pride Ride () and June Coffee social at Union Coffee (3705 Cedar Springs Road) at 9:00 a.m.
Elections continuing on May 26!!
DATA Exec Patrick Morgan spilling the RTC tea at mixer
05/17/2026
We are excited to announce our special guest for our upcoming May General Meeting on May 23rd at 1:30 pm at the Dallas Public Library (Hamon Training Room). Please welcome David Leininger, the interim President and CEO of DART, as our guest speaker. We have planned a Q&A session after his presentation. Please submit questions at the link below. https://l.ridewithdata.org/wxPz6B
05/03/2026
Dallas Area Transit Alliance Celebrates Victory in Addison and University Park Dallas Area Transit Alliance (DATA) celebrates a decisive victory in Addison and University Park, where residents voted to maintain their connection to the regional transit network.
05/03/2026
Dallas Area Transit Alliance (DATA) celebrates a decisive victory in Addison and University Park, where residents voted to maintain their connection to the regional transit network. However, the decision by voters in Highland Park to withdraw from Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) marks a step back for the region.
Addison and University Park have shown they understand that the future of our economy depends on our cities working together as part of a larger whole. Unfortunately, Highland Park has decided it does not share that vision. We are deeply concerned about the effect this withdrawal vote will have on Highland Park riders, particularly those dependent on paratransit, as we await what, if any, replacement service the town chooses to employ.
We would like to thank the voters of Addison and University Park for their trust in DART as a key part of the regional mobility infrastructure. We would also like to thank our tireless volunteers and partner organizations: Addison Way Forward, Dallas Urbanists, Democratic Socialists of America - North Texas, Keep DART In Plano, Park Cities Area Democrats, and countless others who campaigned with us across all three cities. Whether door-knocking, poll greeting, or simply sharing our message via social media, you all were an integral part of yesterday’s outcome.
The fight for accessible and reliable public transportation continues. DATA is more determined than ever to ensure that the progress made elsewhere in the region is protected and that riders’ voices everywhere continue to be heard.
04/30/2026
Open Letter to Highland Park & University Park About DART Vote From a Park Cities Local On May 2, Park Cities residents will decide whether to stay with DART. Nick Palles, a Highland Park local, explains how “you’ll be paying either way; a vote to stay is a vote to have a say.”
Addison Amazing Transit Race - How does a taxi compare to connected train service in practice? 🚅💨🕵🏽🚙🚕🚙
DATA members wanted to try out this new subsidized taxi service and with that the race was on to see how these options measure up in the real world!
Addison & Park Cities residents can vote YES on DART May 2nd 7am - 7pm (early voting thru Apr 28th 7pm) and everybody is welcome to join us in bringing the DATA (ridewithdata.org)
Music and Video Samples Used:
Video by tim liao from Pexels: https://l.ridewithdata.org/T7MdcP
Video by Marina Leonova from Pexels: https://l.ridewithdata.org/3hEXMM
Video by Kaushik Mahadevan from Pexels: https://l.ridewithdata.org/yvvfes
Video by Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels: https://l.ridewithdata.org/6HO3Fg
Huh? by Iceofdoom
https://l.ridewithdata.org/r1zkyI
Orchestral TamTam Gong by pjcohen
https://l.ridewithdata.org/zSv91R
Video by Dudubangbang Travel from Pexels: https://l.ridewithdata.org/IAMj0W
Addison Amazing Transit Race - How does a taxi compare to connected train service in practice? 🚅💨🕵🏽🚙🚕🚙
Addison & Park Cities residents can vote YES on DART May 2nd (early voting through Apr 28th), and everybody is welcome to join us in bringing the DATA (ridewithdata.org)
Addison & Park Cities residents can vote YES on DART May 2nd (early voting thought Apr 28th) and everybody is welcome to join us in bringing the DATA (ridewithdata.org)
Video by tim liao from Pexels: https://www.pexels.com/video/busy-airport-taxi-line-in-urban-landscape-35421863/
Video by Marina Leonova from Pexels: https://www.pexels.com/video/a-globe-sphere-floating-in-the-air-7601040/
Video by Kaushik Mahadevan from Pexels: https://www.pexels.com/video/classic-car-on-urban-crosswalk-with-neon-lights-37242160/
Video by Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels: https://www.pexels.com/video/hands-putting-dollar-bills-stacks-in-briefcase-6266255/
Huh? by Iceofdoom
https://freesound.org/people/Iceofdoom/sounds/411086/
Orchestral TamTam Gong by pjcohen
https://freesound.org/people/pjcohen/sounds/413625/
Video by Dudubangbang Travel from Pexels: https://www.pexels.com/video/stunning-star-trails-in-night-sky-29644226/
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