Appendix C to the Final Environmental Statement for the proposed LRT extension from a junction north of Bachman Station to Irving and DFW Airport. It contains maps and drawing drawing made during the preliminary engineering process.

This report describes the transportation and environmental impacts and proposed mitigation measures associated with the construction and operation of a proposed, 9.3 mile, double-tracked Light Rail Transit (LRT) line from a junction with the Farmers Branch / Carrollton Line north of Bachman Station to the vicinity of Belt Line Road and Valley View Lane in Irving. An evaluation of the planned extension of this line to the Central Terminal Area of DFW International Airport (DFWIA) is not included in this report, pending DFWIA guidance. Because the line would connect to DFWIA, the Federal Aviation Administration cooperated in the development of this report. This Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) was written following the completion of a Draft EIS and subsequent 45-day public review and comment period and it includes responses to concerns raised during that period.

News release about the extension of the Trinity Railway Express, a joint venture between DART and the T, to Tarrant County.

News release about an economic study showing the positive economic impact of DART's light rail expansion.

News release about the "2030 Committee," charged with presenting an estimate of Texas's transportation needs through the year 2030.

News release concerning DART's efforts to make its transit services more accessible to disabled passengers.

News release about federal funding for DART's rail expansion and improvements in its bus service.

News release about DART's new, updated bus fleet. The 80 new buses are designed to be less environmentally harmful and more passenger friendly.

News release about improvements in DART bus services in West Dallas.

News release promoting the use of DART buses to travel to Dallas-area shopping malls.

News release concerning a DART open house to gather input on proposed bus service changes to be initiated due to the expansion of DART light rail service to Plano.

News release about DART's electric light rail cars.

News release about a public career and business development, hosted by DART and the Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce Dallas-Fort Worth, to promote DART employment opportunities for DFW-area Asian-Americans.

News release about DART and Trinity Railway Express transport to the American Airlines Center, with a focus on the Ringling Bros. Circus performing there.

News release advertising the availability of end-of-summer transit passes for DART or T services for those who complete an online survey on DART's website.

News release about DART and TRE transportation options to Trinity Fest 2003, celebrating the Independence Day holiday.

News release about an environmental consciousness event hosted by DART where guests will have an opportunity to win water park tickets and bicycles.

News release about the first "North Texas free Fare Transit Day," during which several North Texas transit agencies, including DART, offered use of public transportation for free on July 18th.

News release about DART and Trinity Railway Express transportation to events at the American Airlines Center.

News release concerning a $7.5 million grant from the State of Texas to upgrade DART's bus engines to reduce exhaust emissions.

News release about a celebration of the 10th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, held by DART.

News release about DART president Gary Thomas being recognized by the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials for his leadership in the hiring and the advancement of minorities.

News release concerning a DART open house to gather input on proposed bus service changes to be initiated due to the expansion of DART light rail service to Plano.

News release about DART's opening of new sections of HOV lanes.