YES DART Addison

Dallas Area Transit Alliance (DATA) celebrates a decisive victory in Addison and University Park, where residents voted to maintain their connection to the regional transit network. However, the decision by voters in Highland Park to withdraw from Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) marks a step back for the region.

Addison and University Park have shown they understand that the future of our economy depends on our cities working together as part of a larger whole. Unfortunately, Highland Park has decided it does not share that vision. We are deeply concerned about the effect this withdrawal vote will have on Highland Park riders, particularly those dependent on paratransit, as we await what, if any, replacement service the town chooses to employ.

We would like to thank the voters of Addison and University Park for their trust in DART as a key part of the regional mobility infrastructure. We would also like to thank our tireless volunteers and partner organizations: Addison Way Forward, Dallas Urbanists, Democratic Socialists of America - North Texas, Keep DART In Plano, Park Cities Area Democrats, and countless others who campaigned with us across all three cities. Whether door-knocking, poll greeting, or simply sharing our message via social media, you all were an integral part of yesterday’s outcome.

The fight for accessible and reliable public transportation continues. DATA is more determined than ever to ensure that the progress made elsewhere in the region is protected and that riders’ voices everywhere continue to be heard.

We did it, Addison! Thank you to everyone who came out to support public transit in Addison!

Dallas Area Rapid Transit, under pressure for months, fended off breakaway efforts Saturday, holding its ground in two cities while losing a third.

Voters in Addison, Highland Park and University Park confronted a stark question: stick with DART or walk away from a network they’ve been part of for more than 40 years. https://bit.ly/4eVEERp

Don’t forget to vote! 5/2 is your last chance. Check out DATA’s voter guide here

2026 Voter Guide Here are our recommendations for candidates in DART member cities

It’s not so easy to “just walk to Knoll Trail” after all to catch Silver Line. https://youtu.be/W2zG28PHX6o?si=9kg3J3q_9a3dV-LpDallas Area Transit Alliance

Dallas Area Transit Alliance 5 likes. "Everyone says Addison Residents can just walk to Knoll Trail after leaving DART - so we tried it"

Canvass to keep DART this Saturday. Meet at Addison station 11:30. Signup here:

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Canvassing Sign up this Saturday 11:30 :
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Come out and stand up for transit with us Tuesday 3/24 at 6 pm in front of Addison City Hall! We’ll have signs for folks to hold. The council meeting starts at 7 pm, we’ll be speaking up against the DART alternative, come and speak up with us! More details at yesdart.org