DART’s President and CEO Nadine Lee briefed the City Council Monday of what it will be like to ride the Silver Line, part of a comprehensive presentation given by Dallas Area Rapid Transit.
Council was shown photos of Silver Line commuter train vehicle construction, and were informed the first vehicles are expected to ship beginning next month. Council members were also presented charts showing planned Silver Line service hours and anticipated station-to-station travel times.
Other highlights of the presentation included:
- An overview of DART services and statistics
- Upcoming Silver Line construction activities expected in Richardson
- Plans to add amenities to more bus stops
- Improvements planned for DART light rail vehicles
- Developing DART’s Strategic Plan
- Initiatives to improve security, cleanliness, and reliability
Biannual DART community meetings will be held throughout the Silver Line service area during the second half of July; Richardson’s meeting is planned for July 26 on the UT Dallas campus.
Video: Council Meeting June 19, 2023
