Richardson | April 2023

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input on changes to fare structure Dallas Area Rapid Transit launched a comprehensive study in April to explore changes to its fare structure and pass programs. The study is designed to ensure DART services are simplied, consistent and equitable for customers throughout North Texas, according to DART ocials. As part of the study, which will take place through August, DART ocials are asking residents to complete a ve-minute online survey at https://dart.org designed to gather opinions about the fare structure and help DART determine what, if any, changes should be made. “Transportation is more than a ride from one point to another,” said Gordon Shattles, DART associate vice president of external relations. “By working together with the many communities we serve, the agency

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DART ocials are conducting a survey through August for the community to comment on the transportation system’s fare structure. (Courtesy Dallas Area Rapid Transit)

will explore how to meet our goals of an equitable and simplied fare policy for all of our riders.” Shattles said the transportation company is looking for feedback from former, current and future customers to understand their perceptions and needs around transit fares, what their biggest fare-related challenges are, and what opportunities DART should consider improving for riders. Feedback from the survey will be considered for adoption by the DART board of directors, according

to Shattles. DART oers public transit services for 220,000 passengers per day across a 700-square-mile service area in Dallas and 12 neighboring cities, including Richardson and Plano. The public transit network includes the rail system, bus routes and other transit services. To incentivize completing the survey, DART ocials are oering participants who provide contact information the opportunity to enter in a rae to win a $500 gift card.

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