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South Oak Cliff Corridor Blue Line Extension


Projected Opening Date: 2019

The South Oak Cliff Extension (SOC-3) is proposed to extend the Blue Line south approximately three miles from Ledbetter Station toward the University of North Texas (UNT) Dallas Campus located at the southeast corner of Camp Wisdom Road and University Hills Blvd. (formerly Houston School Road) and add two new stations. The extension will provide potential development opportunities in the area south of Ledbetter Station to the UNT-Dallas Campus.

One new rail station is proposed in the vicinity of the South Central Police Subdivision just north of Camp Wisdom Road. This area of South Central Oak Cliff is currently home to The Village of Runyon Springs neighborhood, Runyon Creek Park, and the Singing Hills Recreation Center.

A second new rail station would serve the UNT Dallas campus. The Fall 2010 population of 2,084 students at the UNT Dallas campus is projected to grow to 16,000 plus students by 2030, and ultimately 25,000 students.

Planning and right-of-way preservation for the alignment have been ongoing. In order to support an opening date in 2019, the project development schedule is as follows: DART is exploring opportunities to accelerate the 2019 revenue service date by approximately 3 years.

Locally Preferred Alternative Approved by DART Board of Directors

The Alternatives Analysis study for the South Oak Cliff (SOC-3) Blue Line extension from Ledbetter Station to the University of North Texas (UNT) at Dallas has been completed. On January 24, 2012 (Resolution 120006) the DART Board of Directors approved the recommended Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) Alternative 2C.

Alternative 2C generally runs along the east side of Runyon Creek, crosses over Crouch Road west of the Magnolia Trace Senior Housing, crosses over a knoll north of the police station (South Central Patrol Division), follows Patrol Way east of the police station, then turns southwest toward the UNT-Dallas campus.

The alignment is anticipated to be aerial over Wagon Wheels Road, aerial over Crouch Road, at-grade over the knoll north of the police station, aerial following the southern portion of Patrol Way, aerial over Camp Wisdom Road, cross Runyon Springs Creek on aerial structure, and operate at-grade along the southern boundary of the UNT-Dallas campus.

The proposed Camp Wisdom Station would be located at-grade on a knoll north of the police station on the west side of Patrol Way with bus access off Patrol Way. Local parking would be shared with future mixed-use development. The proposed UNT-Dallas Station would be located at-grade on the southern boundary of the campus near University Hills Boulevard. DART commuter parking would be shared with UNT-Dallas. Bus access, kiss & ride access, and handicap parking would be provided at both stations.

Preliminary Engineering and Environmental Assessment (PE/EA)

Preliminary Engineering/Environmental Assessment was initiated in February 2012. Associated tasks to support engineering and environmental documentation are underway. Engineering will refine the alignment plan/profile. The project team is working toward completion of 5% engineering design in May/June 2012. This will allow DART to identify potential impacts and mitigation and develop a Draft Local EA document for public and agency review by late Summer/early Fall 2012. DART will work closely with the community and key stakeholders to document potential issues and mitigation will be incorporated into the design to reduce or eliminate impacts. The project would then proceed into final design and construction. Public involvement will continue during the PE/EA process:

Public Meetings

Public Involvement Plan

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Alternatives Analysis (AA)

The Alternatives Analysis study for the South Oak Cliff (SOC-3) Blue Line extension from Ledbetter Station to the University of North Texas (UNT) at Dallas has been completed. On January 24, 2012 (Resolution 120006) the DART Board of Directors approved the recommended Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) Alternative 2C.

The LPA recommendation is based on a technical evaluation and input gathered at several community meetings, including:

Public Meetings

Community Work Group Meetings

  • Kick-off Meeting - March 31, 2011
  • Alignment Discussion - April 21, 2011
  • Alternatives Recommended for Detailed Evaluation - June 2, 2011
  • Preliminary Results of Detailed Evaluation - August 18, 2011
  • Design Charrette - November 14, 2011

Blue Line (South Oak Cliff Extension) Related Links


Detail of the DART Rail System Map showing the South Oak Cliff Extension

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