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Staying Positive: Responding to Transit Critics
Eron H. LinnFederal Relations Manager
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)
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The Current DART System Established by Legislature
Transportation Code Chapter 452
Formed in 1983 by vote of 13 municipalities City of Dallas 12 Suburbs
Dedicated 1 percent Sales Tax $432 M in FY 2012
700 square mile service area Population = 2.3 million
15 Member Board of Directors Dallas – 8 Board Members Suburbs – 7 Board Members
120 bus routes 11,431 bus stops 538 Diesel & LNG buses CNG Conversion Smart Buses
85 miles light rail 61 rail stations 163 Kinkisharyo Super LRV’s
35 miles commuter rail 10 rail stations
73 miles HOV lanes Paratransit, vanpool & rideshare 111 million passenger trips
annually 3600 hourly and salaried
employees
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DART’s Values Statement Focused on Our Customers
Meeting needs and delivering quality service
Committed to Safety and Security Committed to ensuring the safety and security of our passengers and
employees
Dedicated to Excellence Foster an environment promoting diversity of people and ideas
Good Stewards of Public Trust Maintain open communication with customers and stakeholders Demand integrity and honesty
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Past Political Challenges 15 cities approved 1 percent Transit Tax in 1983 by vote
1 percent dedicated Sales Tax in authorized cities Texas allows cities to direct 1 percent of Sales Tax for Economic
Development, Transportation, or Transit Uses Texas allows maximum local Sales Tax of 2 percent
Withdrawal Referendums (possible every 6 years) City of Carrollton – Affirmed in 1985, 1989, 1996 City of Farmers Branch – Affirmed in 1985, 1989 City of Garland – Affirmed in 1989, 1996 City of Rowlett – Affirmed in 1989, 1996 City of Plano – Affirmed in 1989, 1996 City of Irving – Affirmed in 1989, 1996 City of Coppell –Withdrew in 1989 City of Flower Mound – Withdrew in 1989
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Elected Officials in DART Service Area
82 Municipal Government Officials (Mayors & City Council) Non-partisan
30 County Government Officials Dallas, Collin, Denton, Rockwall, Tarrant, Ellis Counties 26 Republicans 4 Democrats
32 State Legislators (House & Senate) 25 Republicans 7 Democrats
11 Members of Congress (House & Senate) 9 Republicans 2 Democrats
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Business Style Approach DART has mechanisms in place to ensure high quality services for its customers,
now and in the future
Revenue based Primarily on 1 percent Sales Tax Fluctuates each economic cycle, but generally stable Agency reviews services, finds efficiencies on regular basis Robust local match for grant opportunities
20-Year Financial Plan Annual Review State of Good Repair Program Asset Management Program Highly Competitive Procurement Process
Service Plan Fare Evaluation Bus Route Performance Evaluation
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DART’s Rail Expansion Program $5.6 billion in economic activity 2009-2014 estimated due
to rail expansion programGreen LineOrange LineBlue Line Extension to Rowlett
Created 6,400 jobs each year through 2014
$4.2 billion in development values directly attributable to rail expansion program
Increased taxable real estate value resulting in $127 million in state and local tax revenues
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$8 Billion Current, Planned & Projected Transit Oriented Development
Mockingbird Station Cedars Station
Downtown Plano Station
Victory Station
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Mockingbird Station
Before
After
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Downtown Plano
Before
After
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Galatyn Park in Richardson
Before
After
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Expanding DART Service Area Dallas/Fort Worth Metropolitan Region
16 Counties totaling 12,800 square miles Greater than 9 states
6.5 million population Greater than 30 states
Meeting Demands for More Transit ServicesCurrently requires municipal vote to dedicate 1 percent taxAlternative Funding Approaches for Projects
Value Capture Public Private Partnerships
Aggressive Redevelopment within Service Area Urban Land Institute
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Keeping Up to Speed State Legislature
Meets Every Two Years Oversight of Transportation
Code, Chapter 452
Clean Air 459 New CNG Buses Save DART $40M in fuel switch
Safety & Security Maintain Public Confidence Fare Inspectors on Trains
Regional Partnerships Denton County Transportation
Authority (DCTA) “A Train” Commuter Rail Line
Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T)
Trinity Railway Express “TEX Rail” Commuter Rail Project
Texoma Area Paratransit Services Grayson County Interlocal
Agreement Transit Service Provider for Collin
County, Excluding Plano
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