09/12/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/12/2024 08:20
Recent ridership data from Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) shows continued increases toward pre-pandemic levels, with ridership at approximately 80% of pre pandemic levels to end the last quarter. This upward trend is marked by changes in rider behavior including more frequent weekend ridership. Customer feedback encouraged increased service frequency, and DART will deliver on this concept via the latest service changes; most of these will launch on September 16. These updates will include rail weekend schedule frequency improvement, bus service optimization, and reassignments of bus bays.
Rail Schedule Frequency Improvement:
Weekend riders on all of DART's rail lines including Red, Green, Blue, and Orange will experience increased service frequency, with trains running every 20 minutes on Saturdays and Sundays between 6 AM and 10 PM. This is an increase in service from the current schedule. Weekend service outside of these hours will remain at a 30-minute frequency. Passengers should note this service change will be implemented on September 28 to coincide with the start of the State Fair of Texas.
"The way our passengers utilize DART is evolving," said Dee Leggett, DART's Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer. "Weekend ridership continues to grow - exceeding pre-pandemic ridership levels. This means our passengers are utilizing the system to reach more entertainment destinations and getting more out of DART throughout the week. This will be especially true as we enter State Fair of Texas season! This service change features increased rail frequency during peak hours on the weekend launching on September 28th. We are excited to fulfill this long-standing request for increased service from our passengers, and this increased service frequency will carry on after the Fair concludes."
Bus Service Improvements:
These updates are part of DART's ongoing efforts to improve the frequency, accessibility, efficiency and reliability of our transit services.
For additional details and updates visit DART.org/servicechange