DART track construction continues in Plano (open access)

DART track construction continues in Plano

News release concerning traffic interruptions caused by construction on DART's light rail extension.
Date: August 15, 2001
Creator: Lyons, Morgan
System: The Portal to Texas History
Trinity Railway Express Game Train Announces Schedule Change (open access)

Trinity Railway Express Game Train Announces Schedule Change

News release about the Trinity Railway Express's "Game Train," to sporting events.
Date: February 15, 2001
Creator: Lyons, Morgan & Tulecke, Rose
System: The Portal to Texas History
DART making economic impact around Cityplace Station (open access)

DART making economic impact around Cityplace Station

News release about a study showing the positive economic impact on properties near DART stations in light of the opening of DART's Cityplace station.
Date: December 15, 2000
Creator: Lyons, Morgan
System: The Portal to Texas History
Holiday Schedule for DART Services (open access)

Holiday Schedule for DART Services

News release about DART's reduced service schedule in observance of the Christmas and New Year's holidays.
Date: December 15, 2006
Creator: Lyons, Morgan
System: The Portal to Texas History
Ride DART to Hispanic Heritage Festivities (open access)

Ride DART to Hispanic Heritage Festivities

News release advertising the "Mundo Latino" Hispanic heritage celebration at the State Fair of Texas, along with information on how to reach the fair with DART services.
Date: October 15, 2003
Creator: Lyons, Morgan
System: The Portal to Texas History
DART 30-foot iBus debuts Wednesday at Dallas Auto Show (open access)

DART 30-foot iBus debuts Wednesday at Dallas Auto Show

News release about DART's new "iBuses," smaller busses intended to service shorter, neighborhood routes.
Date: March 15, 2001
Creator: Lyons, Morgan
System: The Portal to Texas History
DART Bus Operators JUMP START their Driving Skills (open access)

DART Bus Operators JUMP START their Driving Skills

News release concerning DART's "Jump Start" refresher course for bus operators.
Date: March 15, 2001
Creator: Lyons, Morgan
System: The Portal to Texas History
Southwest's First Subway Station Takes DART to Another Level (open access)

Southwest's First Subway Station Takes DART to Another Level

News release detailing the construction of DART's first subway depot, Cityplace Station.
Date: December 15, 2000
Creator: Lyons, Morgan
System: The Portal to Texas History
DART to Oklahoma State - Mississippi at the Cotton Bowl (open access)

DART to Oklahoma State - Mississippi at the Cotton Bowl

News release promoting the use of DART services to travel to the Cotton Bowl football game.
Date: December 15, 2003
Creator: Lyons, Morgan
System: The Portal to Texas History
Diversity + Teamwork = Success (open access)

Diversity + Teamwork = Success

News release about DART receiving the "Sharing Success Award" in recognition of its commitment to creating opportunities for minority- and women-owned business.
Date: December 15, 2003
Creator: Lyons, Morgan
System: The Portal to Texas History
Se organizan juntas para presentar el servicio DART On-Call a los residentes de East Plano, Farmers Branch y North Dallas (open access)

Se organizan juntas para presentar el servicio DART On-Call a los residentes de East Plano, Farmers Branch y North Dallas

News release about public meetings concerning the replacement of portions of several DART bus routes with "DART On-Call," the transit agency's curbside van service.
Date: September 15, 2003
Creator: Lyons, Morgan
System: The Portal to Texas History
Take DART for a spin (open access)

Take DART for a spin

News release about an environmental consciousness event hosted by DART where guests will have an opportunity to win water park tickets and bicycles.
Date: July 15, 2005
Creator: Lyons, Morgan
System: The Portal to Texas History
Velasco elected DART Board Chair (open access)

Velasco elected DART Board Chair

News release about the election of officers on the DART board of directors, including William "Bill" Velasco as board chair.
Date: October 15, 2009
Creator: Lyons, Morgan & Ball, Mark
System: The Portal to Texas History
Ridership, revenue gains put DART on track for growth (open access)

Ridership, revenue gains put DART on track for growth

News release about DART's light rail expansion program, bolstered by increases in ridership and revenue as gas prices remain high while the economy improves.
Date: February 15, 2006
Creator: Lyons, Morgan
System: The Portal to Texas History
Expanded DART Bus Route Improves Access to Mexican Consulate (open access)

Expanded DART Bus Route Improves Access to Mexican Consulate

News release about the extension of DART bus service to the Mexican Consulate in northwest Dallas.
Date: June 15, 2000
Creator: Lyons, Morgan & Garza, Jesus Vargas
System: The Portal to Texas History
DART and TRE Make Holiday Plans (open access)

DART and TRE Make Holiday Plans

News release about DART's reduced service schedule during the Christmas and New Year holidays.
Date: December 15, 2009
Creator: Lyons, Morgan & Ball, Mark
System: The Portal to Texas History
Meetings set to introduce DART On-Call to residents of East Plano, Farmers Branch and North Dallas (open access)

Meetings set to introduce DART On-Call to residents of East Plano, Farmers Branch and North Dallas

News release about public meetings concerning the replacement of portions of several DART bus routes with "DART On-Call," the transit agency's curbside van service.
Date: September 15, 2003
Creator: Lyons, Morgan
System: The Portal to Texas History
U.S. Representative Sam Johnson, DART, The City of Plano, and Fannie Mae Announce Smart Commute™ Initiative; New Incentives Help Plano Home Buyers Purchase Homes Near Public Transportation (open access)

U.S. Representative Sam Johnson, DART, The City of Plano, and Fannie Mae Announce Smart Commute™ Initiative; New Incentives Help Plano Home Buyers Purchase Homes Near Public Transportation

News release about the "Smart Commute Initiative," which would allow potential home buyers near DART rail and bus stops to qualify for a mortgage that recognized the lower transportation expenses incurred by households that use public transportation.
Date: October 15, 2004
Creator: Kaye, Cari; Monroe, Terrie & Lyons, Morgan
System: The Portal to Texas History
DART Northwest Irving/DFW Corridor Light Rail project reaches next stage (open access)

DART Northwest Irving/DFW Corridor Light Rail project reaches next stage

News release about a public meeting, hosted by DART, at which the transit agency will present an overview of its plans for a light rail corridor, including an assessment of its environmental impact.
Date: April 15, 2004
Creator: Lyons, Morgan
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cityplace Station art reflects geologic & cultural history of urban crossroads (open access)

Cityplace Station art reflects geologic & cultural history of urban crossroads

News release about the artistic designs and layout of DART's first subway depot, Cityplace Station.
Date: December 15, 2000
Creator: Lyons, Morgan
System: The Portal to Texas History
Ride DART to the Big 12 Championship Game (open access)

Ride DART to the Big 12 Championship Game

News release concerning DART's "Big 12 Flyer" bus service to college football games at the Texas Stadium.
Date: November 15, 2001
Creator: Lyons, Morgan
System: The Portal to Texas History