DART GREEN LINE EXPANSION
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The excitement is building.
With the first section of the Green Line opening September 14, mere plans are slowly transforming into realities. North Texas is literally seeing concrete proof that DART is on the move.
This 28 mile, $1.8 billion project will connect communities far and wide, bringing public transportation to more people in more places. It is a clean air solution for the citizens of Pleasant Grove, Dallas, Farmers Branch and Carrollton that is expected to reduce pollutant emissions by more than 320 tons per year.
It's also providing a boost to the local economy. Looking at the big picture, the DART Rail System is responsible for $7 billion in current, planned and projected transit-oriented development. The Green Line expansion plays a part in this and includes large and visible projects such as Ambrose at Baylor University Medical Center Station and Cityville at Southwestern Medical District/Parkland Station.
Where is the Green Line taking DFW? The answer cannot be measured by physical distance alone. Rather, the line's impact will be seen in the region's improved mobility and air quality, the bolstered economy and the overall quality of life.
Get ready, North Texas. The future is now.
"I'm Connected"®
To mark the opening of its 28-mile, 20-station Green Line, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is using its You Tube "channel," www.youtube.com/dartdallas, to let employees tell their role in building the light rail line.The first three miles of the line, running southeast of downtown Dallas, open on September 14. The short vignettes, named "I'm Connected," feature some of the "behind-the-scene" staff from community relations, creative services, maintenance, operations and construction. The series name plays off the marketing theme line currently in use by the multi-modal transit agency, "It's All Connected." View more videos at www.youtube.com/dartdallas.
View the Green Line Map- Green Line Fact Sheet
- The Green Line Report (Summer 2009, PDF file opens in
a new window) - Green Line. The Next Phase of DART Rail. (Jan. 2009)
(Video opens in a new window) - DART Rail Green Line aerial construction photo slide shows:
Green Line (Southeast Corridor) Information
LRT Line to Deep Ellum, Baylor University Medical Center, Fair Park, South Dallas, Buckner Terrace and Pleasant Grove- Station Information - Deep Ellum, Baylor University Medical Center, Fair Park,
MLK, Jr., Hatcher, Lawnview, Lake June and Buckner stations - "The Traveling Man" Sculptural Series Strides Toward the Finish Line in
Deep Ellum (Opens in a new window) - Green Line (Southeast Corridor) Project Update (November 16, 2006, 1.7MB PDF file,
opens in a new window) - Green Line (Southeast Corridor) Project Update (June 28, 2005, 4.6MB PDF file,
opens in a new window) - Southeast Corridor Final Environmental Impact Statement (October 2003)
- Environmental Records of Decision (RODs) for Southeast and Northwest Lines
(4.6MB PDF file, opens in a new window)
Green Line (Northwest Corridor) Information
LRT Line to Farmers Branch and Carrollton- Station Information - Market Center, Southwestern Medical District/Parkland, Inwood,
Love Field, Bachman, Walnut Hill/Denton, Royal Lane, Farmers Branch,
Downtown Carrollton, Trinity Mills and North Carrollton/Frankford stations - May 2007 Meeting Presentations (presentations open in a new window)
— Carrollton Update (May 8, 2007, 3.0MB PDF file)
— Downtown to Love Field Area Update (May 9, 2007, 3.3MB PDF file)
— Bachman/Northwest Dallas Update (May 10, 2007, 2.3MB PDF file)
— Farmers Branch Update (May 14, 2007, 2.0MB PDF file) - Northwest Corridor Final Environmental Impact Statement (October 2003)
- Environmental Records of Decision (RODs) for Southeast and Northwest Lines
(4.6MB PDF file, opens in a new window)
Green Line (Southeast Corridor) Projected Opening Dates
10.1 miles, Pearl Station to Buckner Station; 8 stationsPearl Station to MLK, Jr. Station (2.7 miles)
| Opens: | September 2009 |
| Stations*: | Deep Ellum Station Baylor University Medical Center Station Fair Park Station MLK, Jr. Station * Daily service to Victory Station also begins September 2009 |
MLK, Jr. Station to Buckner Station (7.4 miles)
| Opens: | December 2010 |
| Stations: | Hatcher Station Lawnview Station Lake June Station Buckner Station |
Green Line (Northwest Corridor) Projected Opening Dates
17.6 miles, West End Station (Dallas) to Frankford Station (Carrollton); 12 stationsWest End Station to Victory Station (1.2 miles)
| Opened: | November 12, 2004 (special event service only) September 2009 (daily service) |
| Stations: | Victory Station |
Victory Station to Inwood Station (2.8 miles)
| Opens: | December 2010 |
| Stations: | Market Center Station Southwestern Medical District/Parkland Station Inwood Station |
Inwood Station to Bachman Station (Northwest Highway) (3.2 miles)
| Opens: | December 2010 |
| Stations: | Love Field Station Bachman Station |
Bachman Station to Farmers Branch Station (4.9 miles)
| Opens: | December 2010 |
| Stations: | Walnut Hill/Denton Station Royal Lane Station Farmers Branch Station |
Farmers Branch Station to North Carrollton/Frankford Station (5.5 miles)
| Opens: | December 2010 |
| Stations: | Downtown Carrollton Station Trinity Mills Station North Carrollton/Frankford Station |
DART Safely Around Construction
Any time you undertake a construction project, the possibility for danger is elevated. DART is urging everyone to be extra careful around its facilities, vehicles and especially the construction areas. Here are 10 tips you should know.
- Stop, look and listen for DART vehicles.
- Cross the street or track at designated crosswalks only.
- Never walk, ride or play in front of or behind a DART vehicle.
- Children should always exit the bus through the front door.
- Do not walk, ride or play in a construction area.
- Never walk, ride or play on or near railroad tracks.
- Always stand behind the textured warning strips on rail platforms.
- Be careful when driving or turning across train tracks.
- Never try to beat a train through a crossing.
- Remember: Safety begins with you. Talk to your family.
If you have any questions or would like more information about the Green Line,
please contact DART Community Affairs at 214-749-2543.
Together, we'll cultivate the seeds of progress. Come watch us grow.
