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What this is
Council will review and discuss the latest update on Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART).
Why it matters
DART provides bus and rail service to Richardson residents, so changes in service, funding, or governance can directly affect how residents get around the region.
Timeline
- July 9, 2026 Agenda posted — February 23, 2026 meeting
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — February 23, 2026
Review and discuss
Official agenda language
REVIEW AND DISCUSS DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT (DART) UPDATE
Documents
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Appoint Richardson's representatives to the Regional Transportation Council
The council would formally appoint Bruce Arfsten as representative and Amir Omar as alternate to the Regional Transportation Council of the North Central Texas Council of Governments. Richardson shares this fractional allocation membership with the Town of Addison.
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Council discussion on DART programs and topics of interest
The council will review and discuss Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) programs and any topics of current interest to the city.
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Reappoint Gary A. Slagel to the DART Board of Directors
The council would reappoint Gary A. Slagel to represent Richardson — in a fractional seat shared with the City of University Park and the Town of Addison — on the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority Board of Directors.
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Discussion: DART Silver Line aesthetic improvements and Cotton Belt Trail updates
Council will review and discuss plans for aesthetic improvements along the DART Silver Line and get an update on the Cotton Belt Trail.
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Executive session: personnel matters and DART Board appointments
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