Council hears Orbit update as DART offers up to $802,000 for one year

Jul 7, 2026

Staff reported DART has offered to fund Addison Orbit for the coming year (up to $802,000) while a DART internal task force evaluates GoLink; staff gave pilot metrics (1,300+ rides, 7.3-minute wait, 4.9-star average) and asked council whether to continue with Via or transition to DART GoLink.

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Deputy City Manager Ashley Schrier updated the council on negotiations with the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) and operational results from the town’s Addison Orbit microtransit pilot. Staff said DART offered to fund the pilot for the coming year, and the council discussed whether to continue the town’s Via-run Orbit or transition to DART’s GoLink.

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