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Garland council seeks detailed briefings after DART outlines proposed service cuts and fare changes
Summary
Council members heard a DART overview July 7 about planned cuts to route frequency, possible route eliminations and fare changes including a proposed ADA paratransit fee increase. Garland asked staff to summarize a city position and bring DART representatives back for a work session discussion.
Garland City Council members on July 7 received a detailed presentation on Dallas Area Rapid Transit service changes, potential legislative actions and a DART general mobility program that could redirect funds. Council instructed staff to return with a summary of Garland’s position and invited DART representatives for a follow-up work session.
Ariel Schraum, listed in the packet as managing director of legislative and public affairs, reviewed DART’s system and recent actions: 93 miles of light rail, 65 stations, 570 buses and interagency partnerships across the region. Schraum described ongoing projects that…
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