DART

DART staff said service frequency will remain largely intact, but there will still be some route cuts and fare changes as the agency tries to cut its own budget.

Some DART passengers said they have safety concerns following the incident that injured 15 people.

The city was one of five municipalities that sent a letter to the governor in support of two bills that would reduce funding to the agency.

A letter sent by the Dallas Area Rapid Transit board chair asks seven of its member cities requesting General Mobility Program funds to not support any legislation defunding the agency.

In a letter last month, the mayors of Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Highland Park, Irving and Plano urge Gov. Greg Abbott to revive proposals that would change DART's funding and the makeup of its board.

The agency is proposing cuts to bus routes and light rail frequency and an increase in fares for paratransit riders.

The Regional Transportation Council approved more than $74 million in federal funds and local matches for bike trails and school route projects across North Texas.

After a chaotic few months, regional transit leaders, cities and DART advocates are regrouping.

One Dallas council member said all three transit agencies in North Texas — DART, Trinity Metro and DCTA — should be "dismantled."

DART leaders are split over whether to give member cities total control over who represents them.

Local leaders are regrouping after months of debate over funding for Dallas Area Rapid Transit.

The union representing Dallas Area Rapid Transit employees said it will call for a strike against Transdev if necessary, and is urging DART to intervene.