This environmental assessment was prepared to determine the enviromental impacts of a proposed extension of the DART Orange Line from Belt Line Station to the DFW Airport and to propse mitigating measures. This final version includes responses to all written and oral comments received during the public review period for the previous draft assessment. The authors expected their report to lead to a Finding of No Significant Impact by the Federal Transit Administration.

Appendices for the final environmental assessment for the proposed extension of the DART Orange Line from Belt Line Station to the DFW Airport. These include a list of personnel responsible for preparation, a distribution list, transcripts of public meetings, public notices, responses to comments recieved during the public review process, correspondence with relevant agencies, soil type and rare species reference information, wetland determination forms, a hazardous materials list, 10% design reports, noise and vibrations impact assessments, a list of reference plans and guidelines, and an assessment of potential operational impacts on the airport.

Station Map of Dallas County, Texas. Map includes a legend indicating Rock Island tracks. Scale 1'':100'.

Rail corridor right-of-way and track map from station 17370+65 to station 17581+85 in Fort Worth, Texas. Scale 1'':400'.

Rail corridor right-of-way and track map from station 17370+65 to station 17581+85 in Fort Worth, Texas. Scale 1'':400'.

Rail corridor right of way and track map from station 618+30 to station 724+93.2 in Dallas, Texas. Schedules are included on map. Scale 1'':200'.

Map of the service area for the Dallas Transit System (DTS), with shaded areas to note fare regions 1-3. The back of the map includes a street index, tips on how to use the bus system, bus frequency, and other relevant information.

News release about adjustments being made to DART's service schedule and fares to accommodate upcoming service on DART's Green Line.

News release about the appointment of new executive officers at DART.

News release concerning the appointment of Kathryn Waters as the new VP of Commuter Rail at DART.

News release about DART's Annual Pass program, in which employers may purchase greatly discounted, year-long DART passes for their employees.

News release about a new DART budget approved by the Board of Directors as part of a push to expand service, which includes the building of new rail lines, the opening of new station, the continued purchase of new, more advanced buses, and the construction of more HOV lanes.

News release detailing the utility of DART transit routes for opening up employment opportunities to residents who would have otherwise been unable to transport themselves to their new job-sites.

News release about adjustments to DART's bus service schedule in conjunction with the opening of a new DART transit center.

News release about DART's annual senior health fair.

News release promoting the use of DART transportation options to reduce air pollution and explaining an air quality index.

News release about public meetings to be conducted following the release of a draft environmental study concerning a planned extension of a DART light rail line.

News release about DART recognizing ideas from local students part of Dallas-Fort Worth's ACE Mentor Program, designed to increase awareness of career opportunities in the fields of architecture, construction and engineering.

News release about DART expanding transit service on the day of a St. Patrick's Day parade, in partnership with MADD, with the goal of reducing the number of intoxicated drivers.

News release commemorating the inauguration of a new millennium and informing customers about a light rail delay caused by the large number of New Year's celebrants and DART's schedule for the holiday.

News release about the opening of DART's Green Line rail service.

News release about DART being recognized as the transit agency in the Americas at the "Best Metro Americas" awards.

News release about the opening of DART's Victory Station near the American Airlines Center.

News release about DART's president/executive director, Gary Thomas, being honored by the APTA as an outstanding public transportation manager.