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Fighting for affordable, accessible, and reliable public transit for the continually growing Dallas area. DATA is not affiliated with DART, or any other transit agency. ridewithdata.org 🌅📸 - DFW Urbanistas

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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 22/09/2026
Everyone plans to lobby for transit funding, except DART
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Everyone plans to lobby for transit funding, except DART
The board votes on priorities tonight, tell them to include funding!
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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 07/08/2026
Here's how the member cities plan to repurpose $42M of transit funding
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Here's how the member cities plan to repurpose $42M of transit funding
List of GMP projects by city
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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 31/07/2026
Transit Ironman: July 2026 Travel Log
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Transit Ironman: July 2026 Travel Log
Follow along our all day journey across the region by transit!
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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 20/07/2026
Summary of Questions and Concerns Held by DATA Membership Regarding DART Board CEO Decision
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Summary of Questions and Concerns Held by DATA Membership Regarding DART Board CEO Decision
Members of DATA gathered during our July regular meeting to participate in a discussion on the likely selection of Nathaniel Ford as the new CEO for DART. W
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Alex Wolford @thetexanrhino.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
After more than two hours of closed-session debate, the DART board voted to recommend "Candidate A" (Nathaniel P. Ford) for the position of CEO. While they declined to name him directly, Ford is the only plausible option given the details discussed.
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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 13/07/2026
Dallas Area Transit Alliance Executive Committee Statement on the Selection of a New DART CEO
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Dallas Area Transit Alliance Executive Committee Statement on the Selection of a New DART CEO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 17/05/2026
Join us May 23 at 1:30 PM at the Dallas Public Library (Hamon Training Room) for DATA’s General Meeting featuring special guest David Leininger, Interim President & CEO of DART. Q&A to follow. Submit questions here: l.ridewithda...
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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 03/05/2026
Dallas Area Transit Alliance Celebrates Victory in Addison and University Park
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Dallas Area Transit Alliance Celebrates Victory in Addison and University Park
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.
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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 30/04/2026
Open Letter to Highland Park & University Park About DART Vote From a Park Cities Local
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Open Letter to Highland Park & University Park About DART Vote From a Park Cities Local
On May 2, Park Cities residents will decide whether to stay with DART. Nick Palles, a Highland Park local, explains how “you’ll be paying either way; a vote to stay is a vote to have a say.”
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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 26/04/2026
The misleading claims of the campaign against DART in the Park Cities
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The misleading claims of the campaign against DART in the Park Cities
“Lies, damned lies, and statistics” - Mark Twain
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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 26/04/2026
Addison Wants to Ditch DART 🚆 for Subsidized Taxis 🚕 - Worth It? Opponents of DART in Addison cite the synergies & savings. How does DART measure up to the subsidized taxi service? Music l.ridewithda... l.ridewithda...
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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 25/04/2026
We are pushing back the start time for the DATA meeting by 30 minutes due to delays on the DART system. Meeting now starts at 2pm! If you can't make it, consider signing up for poll greetings instead!
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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 20/04/2026
Thanks to @txnewsprincess.bsky.social for sharing our video on @dmagazine.bsky.social www.dmagazine.com/micropost/tr...
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Transit advocates imagine Addison without DART
Ahead of a May withdrawal vote, Dallas Area Transit Alliance produced a video imagining what it a DART-less Addison would look like.
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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 20/04/2026
2026 Voter Guide
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2026 Voter Guide
Here are our recommendations for candidates in DART member cities
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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 19/04/2026
Candidate Q&A - May 2026 Election
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Candidate Q&A - May 2026 Election
We asked questions to candidates in all DART cities, here's their answers:
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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 06/04/2026
[PRESS RELEASE] Dallas Area Transit Alliance Statement on Termination of DART CEO Nadine Lee
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[PRESS RELEASE] Dallas Area Transit Alliance Statement on Termination of DART CEO Nadine Lee
DATA is disappointed to hear that an agreement between Nadine Lee and the Board, could not be reached, and that the Board has decided to immediately terminate her tenure as President and CEO.
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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 15/03/2026
Overview of the Highland Park and University Park DART Referendum
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Overview of the Highland Park and University Park DART Referendum
Consequences and context
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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 09/03/2026
May 2nd DART Election Schedule
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May 2nd DART Election Schedule
Voters will decide the future of transit in Addison, Highland Park, and University Park
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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 27/02/2026
From Irving City Council: The election has been cancelled in Irving. The vote was 7-2, with Council Members Bloch and Canosa against. As of now, Addison and the Park Cities remain on the ballot.
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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 27/02/2026
From the Irving City Council: The General Mobility Program has been approved unanimously. The repealing of the ordinance to withdraw is expected shortly.
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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 25/02/2026
From the Addison City Council: The election will continue in Addison with a vote of 2-5, with Mayor Arfsten and Deputy Mayor Pro Tempore DeFrancisco voting to rescind the elections. Because Addison will continue the election, they will be ineligible for the GMP unless they rescind by March 3rd.
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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 25/02/2026
Addison has finished their public comments after over one and a half hours. We have entered a brief recess and will resume in about 5 minutes.
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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 25/02/2026
From Farmers Branch City Council: The election has been cancelled in Farmers Branch. The vote was 4-1, with David Neal against. Comments are still occurring in Addison, and we are awaiting their votes. Thursday, Irving will vote on a similar measure.
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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 25/02/2026
After almost two-and-a-half hours of public comments and council discussion, Farmers Branch is now entering executive session at 6:23 PM. Many citizens and council members have called for transparency in this process. We hope to hear a result soon.
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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 24/02/2026
“There’s one member of this compromise that is still missing, and that’s us, the riders,” Flores told the council. “You are now going to be partially responsible for the services that your city receives… I want you to understand the responsibility that you’re taking on.”
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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 24/02/2026
"I want you to understand the responsibility you're taking on beyond just receiving funds. You are now going to be partially responsible for the citizens' lives, how we move and how we operate in your city in the Metroplex and beyond," Alex Flores, [...], said.
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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 24/02/2026
"There’s one member of this compromise that is still missing and that’s us, the riders," Alex Flores told council members. "The [deal] does give you guys an additional responsibility… the funds you receive can be used for transit related projects."
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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 24/02/2026
It seems like the council ultimately chose Plano Rides.
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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 24/02/2026
City Staff has proposed to the Plano City Council a new name for their alternative microtransit service: Plano Rides or Plano Go. Below is the Plano Rides mockup
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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 24/02/2026
Plano City Council approves a $4 million initial 6-month contract with Via, 7-1, with Dr. Shun Thomas in opposition. Whether Plano chooses to extend beyond the 6-month trial period is unknown.
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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 24/02/2026
Live from Plano City Council The council approves the new DART General Mobility Program Interlocal Agreement and rescinds the DART May 2026 elections. All items pass 8-0. Tomorrow, Farmers Branch at 4 PM and Addison at 7 PM will consider repealing their election ordinances.
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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 18/02/2026
Dallas Area Transit Alliance Demands Transparency From DART Board Regarding New Handouts to Cities
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Dallas Area Transit Alliance Demands Transparency From DART Board Regarding New Handouts to Cities
The general membership of the Dallas Area Transit Alliance (DATA) held an emergency meeting last night, February 17th, to discuss the new General Mobility Program proposal
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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 15/02/2026
The New DART Funding Proposal: A Deeper Dive
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The New DART Funding Proposal: A Deeper Dive
We all left that board meeting scratching our heads.
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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 13/02/2026
SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE: DART Board Meeting to pass New Interlocal Agreement
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SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE: DART Board Meeting to pass New Interlocal Agreement
Hello everyone!
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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 13/02/2026
DATA Statement on New Developments Related to Strategic Local Funding Solutions
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DATA Statement on New Developments Related to Strategic Local Funding Solutions
In light of the recent developments in the DART-member city negotiations, it is more important than ever for the transit riders to have input on the changes that have been proposed:
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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 11/02/2026
Motives for Defunding DART, Explained - Part 5
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Motives for Defunding DART, Explained - Part 5
Who really controls DART?
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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 10/02/2026
Based on this timeline for tabling the vote and Via's estimates for a 6-week startup time, this puts the alternative transit service start date at around April 6th.
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Alex Wolford @thetexanrhino.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Plano City Council has postponed voting on alternative transit services to the 23rd to continue negotiating with DART, saying they have seen a proposal from the DART Board Chair Randall Bryant, which they consider “meaningful.”
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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 10/02/2026
In a shocking move, Plano has decided to table the vote on alternative transit services for Via to the February 23rd meeting. Mentioned earlier in the city council meeting, the city received a meaningful proposal from the chairman.
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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 08/02/2026
February 10th, 2026 DART Board Preview
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February 10th, 2026 DART Board Preview
On Tuesday, the DART Board will meet to discuss the current status of negotiations on the agency’s future.
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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 05/02/2026
Motives for Defunding DART, Explained - Part 4
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Motives for Defunding DART, Explained - Part 4
Does DART Work in DFW?
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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 04/02/2026
Equity In Motion
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Equity In Motion
Black History Month, Brad Lomax, Disability, Public Transit, and The Lives That Depend on Access
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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 28/01/2026
Motives for Defunding DART, Explained - Part 3
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Motives for Defunding DART, Explained - Part 3
Why can't we just get more money?
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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 28/01/2026
The Addison Town Council has called for an election to withdraw from DART in May. The Council voted 5-2, with Mayor Bruce Arfsten and Deputy Mayor Pro Tempore Chris DeFrancisco against.
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forsythsgambit.bsky.social @forsythsgambit.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
There's no such thing as bad weather, only bad preparation--which Texas tends to be bad at. @ohtheurbanity.bsky.social @bikedallas.bsky.social @ridewithdata.org
Bicycle in front of AT&T stadiumBicycle in front of WinCo
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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 25/01/2026
Important Calendar Update: Plano City Council Meeting Cancelled Due to hazardous road conditions, Monday’s Plano City Council meeting has been cancelled. Agenda items will be rescheduled for the February meetings.
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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 21/01/2026
Motives for Defunding DART, Explained - Part 2
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Motives for Defunding DART, Explained - Part 2
That money has to go somewhere.
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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 16/01/2026
Our New Year Resolutions for DART and Member Cities
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Our New Year Resolutions for DART and Member Cities
Don't ditch your resolutions yet!
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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 14/01/2026
Motives for Defunding DART, Explained - Part 1
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Motives for Defunding DART, Explained - Part 1
Why are suburban cities so hell-bent on getting that DART money?
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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 15/12/2025
Collin County Connects Committee, Week 2
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Collin County Connects Committee, Week 2
The city asks the committee to rank residents against each other to see who gets rides and who gets left behind
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