Transit's Comeback, Silver Line Open House, TEXRail Turns 5, & More

News & Updates

February 2, 2024 Issue

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TCNT is hosting a webinar on a tool that DART uses to determine the economic impact of transit facilities. TTI's Brianne Glover will lead the discussion on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at 1:00 PM. More details to come!

Plano to Host Open House on Silver Line Station Areas Feb. 6

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Individuals will be able to provide feedback on proposed plans that will guide development on areas surrounding Plano’s 12th Street and Shiloh Road stations along the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Silver Line.

City staff will collect feedback from the community during an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Harrington Library, which is located at 1501 18th St.

Individuals will have the opportunity to provide feedback on draft plans covering the framework of land use, open space and transportation in the proposed Silver Line station areas, according to a city news release. The plans will be used to assist city staff in guiding community investment and development in the areas surrounding stations at Shiloh Road and 12th Street.

DART Says Public Transportation is Making a Comeback

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CBS News Texas asked DART for data in terms of the number of rides taken throughout the last five fiscal years.

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TEXRail Celebrates 5 Years of Service in Grapevine, Holds Train Naming Contest

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Trinity Metro's commuter rail service TEXRail celebrated five years of operations Jan. 10.

TEXRail opened with nine stops, including the Grapevine Main Street station, in January 2019, Trinity Metro Director of Communications Laura Hanna said in an email.

One of the ways TEXRail is celebrating this occasion is holding a "Name That Train" contest. Submission guidelines can be found at www.ridetrinitymetro.org/namethattrain. Entries must be submitted by 5 p.m. Jan. 31.

Trinity Metro Staff, Volunteers Help Transit Riders Find Their Way

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Evelia Zalazar dons her bright blue Trinity Metro ENVOY jacket on a crisp, chilly winter morning. Walking around Fort Worth Central Station that Thursday, she greets passengers — both regulars and newcomers alike.

“Hey! How’s it going? You doing all right?” Zalazar asks.

A man comes up to Zalazar and asks her where the Route 1 bus departs. She points to Bay G and notes the time the next bus comes around.

Transit Coalition of North Texas

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