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

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

House Bill 3187 didn't get a second hearing before last week's deadline. But an identical version in the Senate could still advance in the few weeks remaining in the regular session.

A contentious bill written by North Texas state Rep. Matt Shaheen was voted out of committee Tuesday.

Members of the House Transportation Committee held a first hearing over a controversial bill to cut DART's funding by 25%.

Anthony Ricciardelli, Plano's new representative on the DART board, said he wants what's best for DART, Plano and the region. "I don't think those are mutually exclusive."

The Dallas Area Transit Alliance held a press conference on Monday to speak out in opposition to bills that would cut DART's funding.

The Rowlett City Council voted this week to support full funding for DART, rescinding a previous resolution that called for cuts.

DART's leadership said the two bills filed last week could mean fewer stops, longer rides and reduced services throughout the entire system.

Members of the Dallas transportation and infrastructure committee advanced a largely symbolic resolution to support fully funding Dallas Area Rapid Transit.

The Regional Transportation Council voted to stay neutral in the dispute between DART and the member cities that want to cut its funding.

The council voted unanimously to pass a symbolic resolution supporting DART as the agency faces challenges from other member cities.