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[KevinKorell]

CBS DFW, 2/22/22:

 

 

   DART Suspends Light Rail Service For Feb. 23    

 

 

Citing safety reasons for both workers and passengers, Dallas Area Rapid Transit is suspending all rail operations starting Feb. 23 due to impending winter weather.

 

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[CNJRoss]

DART email 2/23/22

 

DART Extends Limited Service Through Thursday, February 24
02/23/2022 04:55 PM CST

With increased ice accumulation across North Texas expected by the National Weather Service, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is extending Operating Scenario 2 of their Severe Winter Weather Operating Plans through the end of service on Thursday, February 24. DART rail operations remain suspended and DART bus routes will operate on a Sunday schedule from 5:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. DART will determine a service restoration timeline based on weather conditions. Riders should expect significant delays and should avoid travel whenever possible. DART riders can stay informed about service changes by registering for DART Alerts at www.dart.org.

DART will operate 14 shuttle bus routes between rail stations. The Operating Scenario 2 shuttle bus routes are available on the DART website at www.dart.org/winterweather. Shuttle bus service will be available every 45 minutes. For riders who need service to stations in the Central Business District (CBD), Route 560/960 is a Downtown Circulator serving West End, Akard, St. Paul and Pearl/Arts District stations. Passengers should look for the red "Rail Disruption" bus stop signs located near each station to board a shuttle bus.

DART bus routes will operate on normal Sunday schedules with limited service added on express routes 306, 308, 378 and 383 between 5:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.

The Trinity Railway Express (TRE) will operate on a Saturday schedule. More information is available at https://trinityrailwayexpress.org.

The Dallas Streetcar will not operate at this time, but there will be a shuttle bus running to and from EBJ Union Station and the Bishop Arts District, making all stops.

GoLink on-demand service will operate on a Sunday schedule with service from 5:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Sunday service is available in the Rylie, Inland Port, Park Cities, North Dallas, Northwest Dallas, and West Dallas zones. Information about GoLink services is available at www.dart.org/riding/GoLink.asp.

All DART Paratransit subscription trips for Thursday, February 24 will be canceled with the exception of trips for medical purposes (i.e., dialysis treatment). To check the status of a trip visit www.dart.org/ridepara or call 214-515-7272.

To ensure DART riders stay warm and to provide assistance with travel planning, the following DART transit centers will be available from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. DART staff will be at each location to allow riders into the transit center.
• Addison Transit Center
• Arapaho Center Station
• Buckner Station
• Central Business District (CBD) West Transfer Center
• Central Business District (CBD) East Transfer Center
• Downtown Garland Station
• Downtown Irving/Heritage Crossing Station
• J.B. Jackson, Jr. Transit Center
• Lake June Station
• Ledbetter Station
• Parker Road Station
• South Garland Transit Center
Cockrell Hill Transfer Location will be available between 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Due to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Directive which remains in place through March 18, a CDC approved face mask must be worn over the mouth and nose by passengers, operators and contractors at all times. Social distancing will also be enforced.

DART will continue to monitor the weather conditions across the North Texas area for the safety of our passengers and employees. More information about DARTs Severe Winter Weather Operating Plans is available at www.dart.org/winterweather.

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[CNJRoss]

DART email

 

DART Maintains Suspended Rail and Limited Bus Service Through Friday, February 25

02/24/2022 05:20 PM CST

 

Due to the continuing weather conditions across North Texas, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is maintaining Operating Scenario 2 of their Severe Winter Weather Operating Plans through the end of service on Friday, February 25. DART rail operations remain suspended and DART bus routes will operate on a Sunday schedule from 5:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

DART operations teams are working diligently to complete inspections and make necessary repairs to the light rail right-of-way with the goal of returning to regular service on Saturday morning. Final determination of the service schedule will be confirmed Friday afternoon. Riders should continue to verify travel changes on the DART website or by registering for DART Alerts at www.dart.org.

With the current forecast of refreezing of roadways and over passes this evening, riders should expect delays until noon tomorrow when temperatures are expected to rise above freezing.

DART will continue to operate 14 shuttle bus routes between rail stations. The Operating Scenario 2 shuttle bus routes are available on the DART website at www.dart.org/winterweather. Shuttle bus service will be available every 45 minutes. For riders who need service to stations in the Central Business District (CBD), Route 560/960 is a Downtown Circulator serving West End, Akard, St. Paul and Pearl/Arts District stations. Passengers should look for the red "Rail Disruption" bus stop signs located near each station to board a shuttle bus.

DART bus routes will operate on normal Sunday schedules with limited service added on express routes 306, 308, 378 and 383 between 5:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.

The Trinity Railway Express (TRE) will operate regular weekday service tomorrow. More information is available at https://trinityrailwayexpress.org.

The Dallas Streetcar will not operate at this time, but there will be a shuttle bus running to and from EBJ Union Station and the Bishop Arts District, making all stops.

GoLink on-demand service will operate on a Sunday schedule with service from 5:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Sunday service is available in the Rylie, Inland Port, Park Cities, North Dallas, Northwest Dallas, and West Dallas zones. Information about GoLink services is available at www.dart.org/riding/GoLink.asp.

All DART Paratransit subscription trips for Friday, February 25 will be canceled with the exception of trips for medical purposes (i.e., dialysis treatment). To check the status of a trip visit www.dart.org/ridepara or call 214-515-7272.

To ensure DART riders stay warm and to provide assistance with travel planning, the following DART transit centers will be available from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. DART staff will be at each location to allow riders into the transit center.

• Addison Transit Center
• Arapaho Center Station
• Buckner Station
• Central Business District (CBD) West Transfer Center
• Central Business District (CBD) East Transfer Center
• Downtown Garland Station
• Downtown Irving/Heritage Crossing Station
• J.B. Jackson, Jr. Transit Center
• Lake June Station
• Ledbetter Station
• Parker Road Station
• South Garland Transit Center

Cockrell Hill Transfer Location will be available between 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Due to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Directive which remains in place through March 18, a CDC approved face mask must be worn over the mouth and nose by passengers, operators and contractors at all times. Social distancing will also be enforced.

DART will continue to monitor the weather conditions across the North Texas area for the safety of our passengers and employees. More information about DARTs Severe Winter Weather Operating Plans is available at www.dart.org/winterweather.

 

[CNJRoss]

DART email

 

DART Returns to Regular Operations on Saturday, February 26

02/25/2022 04:50 PM CST

 

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) bus and rail service will resume tomorrow, Saturday, February 26, on its regular schedule.

DART rail service was suspended starting on Wednesday, February 23 due to the extreme winter weather experienced across the North Texas area. "The safety of DART riders and employees will always be the primary focus of the agency," said Michele Wong Krause, chair of the DART Board of Directors. "Throughout the extreme weather this week, DART continued to provide service through our bus network, including 14 bus routes dedicated to riders at our rail stations. DART employees also worked throughout the night transporting passengers after service hours from rail and bus stations to ensure they got home safely."

Riders can continue to stay informed about service changes by registering for DART Alerts at www.dart.org.

To ensure DART riders stay warm during the expected cold weather this weekend, and to provide assistance with travel planning, the following DART transit centers will be available from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, February 26 and 27. DART staff will be at each location to allow riders into the transit center.

• Addison Transit Center
• Central Business District (CBD) West Transfer Center
• Central Business District (CBD) East Transfer Center
• Cockrell Hill Transfer Location
• Downtown Garland Station
• Downtown Irving/Heritage Crossing Station
• J.B. Jackson, Jr. Transit Center
• Ledbetter Station
• Parker Road Station
• South Garland Transit Center

 

[KevinKorell]

CBS DFW, 2/24/22:

 

 

    Dallas City Leaders Frustrated After DART Suspends Rail Operations 3rd Straight Day  

 

 

DART announced Thursday afternoon, Feb. 24, due to winter weather concerns, rail operations will remain suspended through Friday, Feb. 25 and DART bus routes will operate on a Sunday schedule from 5:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. that day.

 

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