DART steps up transit security (open access)

DART steps up transit security

News release about DART's planned improvements to transit safety following an altercation aboard a train with no transit police on-board.
Date: May 20, 1998
Creator: Lyons, Morgan & Stringfellow, Robin
System: The Portal to Texas History
Rail Safety Community Meetings Set (open access)

Rail Safety Community Meetings Set

News release about public meetings concerning the erection of safety fences along light rail transit tracks.
Date: May 4, 1999
Creator: Lyons, Morgan
System: The Portal to Texas History
New transit center, new bus routes on the way (open access)

New transit center, new bus routes on the way

News release detailing the opening of a new transit center in Addison, new bus routes, and changes in bus routes.
Date: May 10, 1999
Creator: Lyons, Morgan
System: The Portal to Texas History
DART presents senior citizen health fair (open access)

DART presents senior citizen health fair

News release about DART's annual Information & Health Fair for seniors.
Date: May 11, 1999
Creator: Lyons, Morgan
System: The Portal to Texas History
Addison Transit Center Murals Reflect Historic and Modern Aspects of Township (open access)

Addison Transit Center Murals Reflect Historic and Modern Aspects of Township

News release about the design of DART's Addison Transit Center intended to reflect Addison's history.
Date: May 12, 1999
Creator: Lyons, Morgan
System: The Portal to Texas History
DART testing new home pickup service in Plano (open access)

DART testing new home pickup service in Plano

News release about DART's "On-Call" van service, scheduled to launch in Plano, which will carry customers to and from the East Plano Transit Center.
Date: May 17, 1999
Creator: Lyons, Morgan
System: The Portal to Texas History
New, improved East Dallas, Pleasant Grove bus service on the way (open access)

New, improved East Dallas, Pleasant Grove bus service on the way

News release detailing changes to bus service and routes in East Dallas and Pleasant Grove.
Date: May 17, 1999
Creator: Lyons, Morgan
System: The Portal to Texas History
DART, area agencies promoting action during ozone season (open access)

DART, area agencies promoting action during ozone season

News release about DART, along with other local agencies, conducting an ozone awareness campaign which encourages residents to use DART and the T transportation options as opposed to single-occupancy vehicles.
Date: May 19, 1999
Creator: Lyons, Morgan
System: The Portal to Texas History
DART brings games, prizes, transit information to Cinco de Mayo events (open access)

DART brings games, prizes, transit information to Cinco de Mayo events

DART News Release about Cinco de Mayo celebrations.
Date: May 5, 2000
Creator: Lyons, Morgan
System: The Portal to Texas History
DART Delivers New Bus Service, Improved Routes (open access)

DART Delivers New Bus Service, Improved Routes

News release about bus service changes and improvements.
Date: May 8, 2000
Creator: Lyons, Morgan
System: The Portal to Texas History
DART improves Pleasant Grove bus service (open access)

DART improves Pleasant Grove bus service

News release about bus service improvements in Pleasant Grove, including expanded routes, more frequent departures, and new bus shelters.
Date: May 8, 2000
Creator: Lyons, Morgan
System: The Portal to Texas History
DART On-Call, New Park & Ride, Coming to Rowlett (open access)

DART On-Call, New Park & Ride, Coming to Rowlett

News release about changes to DART's bus and shuttle van service in Rowlett.
Date: May 8, 2000
Creator: Lyons, Morgan
System: The Portal to Texas History
Downtown Dallas Trolley-Bus Routes Being Combined (open access)

Downtown Dallas Trolley-Bus Routes Being Combined

News release detailing the consolidation of three trolley-bus loops in downtown Dallas into a single route.
Date: May 8, 2000
Creator: Lyons, Morgan
System: The Portal to Texas History
Part of North Dallas DART Rail Service Provided By Buses Last Two Weekends in May (open access)

Part of North Dallas DART Rail Service Provided By Buses Last Two Weekends in May

News release concerning an interruption in light rail service between Mockingbird Station and Park Lane Station due to construction at the former location.
Date: May 16, 2000
Creator: Lyons, Morgan
System: The Portal to Texas History
New Air Quality Tools Keep Residents Informed, DART Helps Commuters Take Action (open access)

New Air Quality Tools Keep Residents Informed, DART Helps Commuters Take Action

News release about an air quality warning system for residents in the DFW area.
Date: May 22, 2000
Creator: Lyons, Morgan
System: The Portal to Texas History
DART Board Finalizes Southeast Corridor Rail Route (open access)

DART Board Finalizes Southeast Corridor Rail Route

News release about the selection of the final route for DART's Southeast Corridor rail line, made after nearly two years of studies and community feedback.
Date: May 25, 2000
Creator: Lyons, Morgan
System: The Portal to Texas History
DART Breathes Life into Retired Dallas Transit System Bus (open access)

DART Breathes Life into Retired Dallas Transit System Bus

News release concerning the renovation of a former Dallas Transit System bus.
Date: May 25, 2000
Creator: Lyons, Morgan
System: The Portal to Texas History
Memorial Day Holiday Schedule for DART Services (open access)

Memorial Day Holiday Schedule for DART Services

News release about temporary changes to DART's service schedule in observance of Memorial Day and to accommodate construction on the Blue Line rail extension.
Date: May 17, 2001
Creator: Lyons, Morgan
System: The Portal to Texas History
"Yes" was the password for DART in Y2K (open access)

"Yes" was the password for DART in Y2K

News release celebrating DART's successes over the previous year following the release of the agency's annual report for 2000. These successes included the approval of a bond package to fund its accelerated extensions of rail lines and its highest annual ridership yet.
Date: May 17, 2001
Creator: Lyons, Morgan
System: The Portal to Texas History
DART invites senior citizens to annual information, health fair (open access)

DART invites senior citizens to annual information, health fair

News release concerning DART's annual senior health fair, offering free health services and information on DART transportation options.
Date: May 7, 2002
Creator: Lyons, Morgan
System: The Portal to Texas History
DART names general engineering consultant for rail expansion (open access)

DART names general engineering consultant for rail expansion

News release about DART's selection of ACT21 Joint Venture as its general engineering consultant.
Date: May 7, 2002
Creator: Lyons, Morgan
System: The Portal to Texas History
DART receives Northeast Dallas Chamber Community Service Award (open access)

DART receives Northeast Dallas Chamber Community Service Award

News release about DART receiving an award from the Northeast Dallas Chamber of Commerce for its transit safety education program.
Date: May 8, 2002
Creator: Lyons, Morgan
System: The Portal to Texas History
Memorial Day Holiday Schedule for DART Services (open access)

Memorial Day Holiday Schedule for DART Services

News release about DART's reduced service schedule during the Memorial Day holiday.
Date: May 14, 2002
Creator: Lyons, Morgan
System: The Portal to Texas History
New Spring Valley Station reflects Richardson's history, heritage (open access)

New Spring Valley Station reflects Richardson's history, heritage

News release concerning the design of DART's new Spring Valley Station, themed around gardens.
Date: May 31, 2002
Creator: Lyons, Morgan
System: The Portal to Texas History