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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 18h

Thank you to @goodmoine.bsky.social at @labreportdallas.bsky.social for this excellent article profiling us and our fight for our fellow riders of DART!

DART’s Big Problem and the Little Group That Wants to Solve It

The Dallas Area Transit Alliance launched right as some of the public transportation agency’s suburban partners began pushing to defund it.

labreportdallas.com

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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 4d

Heads up that our regularly scheduled Book Club for tomorrow is cancelled- we'll pick back up next time!

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Garrett Pennell @garrettpennell.bsky.social · 8d

Today's #WeekWithoutDriving adventure: Biking like 40 pounds of compost 11 miles across Dallas only to find that I came on the wrong day. Luckily they let me drop it off anyway.

My ride was mostly pleasant and I'd do it again, but planning is key!

Bicycle loaded up with compost in saddle bags

Rough pedestrian infrastructure along Maple Avenue

Sign showing community drop off hours on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday

Unloading compost from my bike into the bin

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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 9d

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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 9d

Week Without Driving starts TODAY! Get involved here:
dallasweekwithoutdriving.org

#WeekWithoutDriving #WeekWithoutDrivingDallas

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A. Zivarts @nondriver.bsky.social · 10d

First day of #WeekWithoutDriving 2025, are you ready? disabilityrightswa.org/how-would-yo...

How Would You Get Around If You Couldn't Drive Yourself? - Disability Rights Washington

Washington State, September 29 to October 5, 2025 -- Imagine your life without driving. Could you navigate your daily routines, reach your workplace, doctor's office, or connect with loved ones? This ...

disabilityrightswa.org

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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 10d

Dallas Area Transit Alliance Announces New Officers in Member Election

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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 10d

Dallas Area Transit Alliance Announces New Officers in Member Election

Dallas Area Transit Alliance (DATA) convened and proudly announced its newly elected officers committed to advocating for public transit improvements and funding in the Dallas area,

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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 11d

Good Morning! It’s the weekend before WeekWithoutDrivingDallas! Why not take @dartdaily to our meeting! #WeekWithoutDrivingDallas

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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 12d

Tomorrow! We will see you there! Remember, DART is running State Fair schedules!

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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 15d

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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 15d

Come to the next DATA meeting! We will talk about the new and upcoming Silver Line launch and what you need to know, some information about the DART budget and ILAs and some recent resolutions passed by cities. Afterwards, come join us for the @dallasurbanists.org mixer!

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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 20d

And if you don't need a t-shirt or would rather just give money directly to Better Block, you can support them directly by donating at their North Texas Giving Day portal here (and tell them the Dallas Area Transit Alliance sent you!)

Support Better Block Foundation on North Texas Giving Day

Better Block’s vision is simple - Public Spaces by, and with people! Neighborhoods are centers of life and our plan is to apply thoughtful concepts of urban design to transform these hubs into thrivin...

www.northtexasgivingday.org

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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 20d

Today is North Texas Giving Day, y'all! Do you love human-centered urbanism, public transit, and resting your feet while waiting for the bus? You can support all three by buying one of our Come And Take It t-shirts! All profits go to the Better Block Foundation for their Bus Bench program!

Dallas Area Transit Alliance | Official Merchandise | Bonfire

Check out Dallas Area Transit Alliance on Bonfire and shop official merchandise today! Featuring limited edition custom apparel, printed with care in the USA just for you.

www.bonfire.com

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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 21d

“The Silver Line is a major step forward in building a stronger, more connected region,” said DART board of directors chair, Gary Slagel in a press release. “It is an investment in both today’s riders and future generations. We are proud to open its doors and welcome the community aboard.”

Costly $2B Silver Line Launches As Suburbs Challenge DART’s Future

Member cities of DART created a funding hullabaloo this year. Now they have quick rides to the airport.

www.dallasobserver.com

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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 21d

Thanks to Bloomberg for speaking with our vice president about this critical issue facing the Metroplex. Dallas and its suburbs need a strong, fully funded DART- we simply do not have a city without it.

In Dallas, Transit Cuts Reflect Long-Simmering Suburban Tensions

A suburban funding standoff has brought service cuts on Dallas Area Rapid Transit and an uncertain future for public transportation in the Texas city.

www.bloomberg.com

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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 26d

Silver Line remains fare-free until November 8th DART will be fare free on October 25th!

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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 26d

Silver Line opens on October 25th!

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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 26d

Check out this new video

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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 26d

Check out this new video

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Zander🚈🔰 @kohiwonomu.bsky.social · 26d

The Silver Line will be opening on October 25th! The whole DART system will be fare free that day and the Silver Line will be fare free for the first two weeks of service!

Zander🚈🔰 @kohiwonomu.bsky.social · 26d

Here at the DART State of the Agency event- the opening date of the Silver Line should be announced here today!

A ballroom in a hotel, with many people seated at round tables in front of a stage and projector screens

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Zander🚈🔰 @kohiwonomu.bsky.social · 26d

This panel discussion at the DART state of the agency has only reinforced my opinion that the Stars are the best DFW sports franchise and it isn’t even close. Love to hear from sports team executive that car-centered development is not the way to the future!

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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 26d

Just announced at DART State of the Agency: The Silver Line opening date will be October 25th! The whole DART system will be fare free on the 25th and the Silver Line will be fare-free for the first two weeks of service!

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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 26d

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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · Sep 8

… our way over to Astoria Caffe at 11:30AM.

Please RSVP on meetup so we can get a few tables reserved if necessary.
go.ridewithdata.org/addison-cafe...

Addison Circle Cafe Crawl, Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 10:00 AM | Meetup

Join Dallas Urbanists and partner organizations at the Addison Circle Cafe Crawl! We encourage everyone to walk, bike, or DART to the circle and join us, and Addison leader

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