Riders have a last chance to comment on Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s proposed new bus network.
The public comment period on the redesigned network has been extended to the June 22 DART board meeting at 6:30 p.m. Written comments and emails received anytime before the hearing ends will be included in the official hearing record.
Comments can be emailed to dartpublichearingcomments@dart.org prior to the public hearing.
The complete redesign focuses on increased frequency, less travel time, improved service and better access, according to the transit system. Changes to reach these goals include new GoLink zones and the expansion of existing zones.
Reasons for the overhaul include outdated systems, declining ridership and goal re-evaluation, according to a March 2021 DART bus network plan draft, DART previously shared.
The draft can be compared to existing routes using the interactive map and more information on the proposed redesign can be found at www.dartzoom.org.
Board members are expected to vote on final approval of the plan in August, and the new service is expected to start in January 2022.
The DART board meeting can be watched live at DART.org/BoardVideo under “Board of Directors Live.”
