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DART is shaking up governance and funding with a revolutionary six-year General Mobility Program that promises millions for Garland and equitable representation!

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DART outlines governance changes and GMP funding; Garland will participate
DART briefed Garland council on a six‑year General Mobility Program (GMP), governance restructuring to reduce any single city's board control, and local service plans; DART also described $75 million RTC funds and a revenue step that phases to 10% over six years under the GMP.
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September 22, 2026 at 3:44 AM
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DART is launching a 90-day pilot to test gated access and enhanced security measures, aiming to boost ridership and compliance in the Garland area.

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DART plans 90‑day gated platform pilot and more transit security in Garland area
DART officials told Garland council they will test a 90‑day police‑supported gated access demonstration to examine fare enforcement and behavior, and reported increased security staffing, camera coverage and plans for platform gates; the pilot aims to inform longer‑term gate design and staffing strategies.
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September 22, 2026 at 3:45 AM
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DART is set to transform transit in Garland with a $424 million funding boost, governance reforms, and a bold security plan aimed at enhancing service and safety for all riders.

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DART tells Garland council about governance changes, GMP funding and security push
DART representatives briefed Garland council on planned governance changes, a multi-year Guaranteed Minimum Participation (GMP) revenue-sharing program that reallocates hundreds of millions to service cities, and a system modernization plan that includes vehicle replacement, unified signals, station upgrades and a 90-day gated-access security demonstration.
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September 17, 2026 at 7:40 AM
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Garland City Council is grappling with crucial funding changes for DART that could reshape transit governance and impact local communities.

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Garland Council reviews DART funding impacts and proposed legislation updates
Council discusses DART's funding changes and considers positions on new legislation.
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April 15, 2025 at 5:40 AM