South Oak Cliff Corridor Blue Line Extension
Opening Date: October 24, 2016
SOUTH OAK CLIFF CORRIDOR (BLUE LINE) EXPANSION
Extension of the Blue Line to the University of North Texas at Dallas; 2 stationsLedbetter Station to UNT Dallas Station (3 miles)
Opening Date: | October 24, 2016 |
Stations: | Camp Wisdom Station UNT Dallas Station |
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Project Description
The South Oak Cliff Blue Line Extension (SOC-3) extends the Blue Line south approximately 2.6 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 added two new stations. The extension provides potential development opportunities in the area south of Ledbetter Station to the UNT Dallas Campus.The line 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 aerial over Wagon Wheels Road, aerial over Crouch Road, at-grade over the knoll north of the police station, aerial following along the western boundary of Patrol Way adjacent to the police station, aerial over Camp Wisdom Road, cross Runyon Springs Creek on aerial structure, and operates at-grade along the southern boundary of the UNT Dallas campus.
The Camp Wisdom Station is located at-grade on a knoll north of the police station on the west side of Patrol Way with bus access off Patrol Way. The UNT Dallas Station is located at-grade on the southern boundary of the campus near University Hills Boulevard. Bus access, kiss & ride access, general parking, and handicap parking is provided at both stations.
A groundbreaking was held October 6, 2014 and the stations opened on October 24, 2016.
SOC-3 Rail Alignment

Meeting Presentations
Public Meetings
- May 26, 2016 (1.2MB PDF file opens in a new window)
- February 18, 2016 (1.2MB PDF file opens in a new window)
- October 15, 2015 (1.1MB PDF file opens in a new window)
- July 30, 2015 (4.7MB PDF file opens in a new window)
- April 23, 2015 (1.3MB PDF file opens in a new window)
- December 11, 2014 (1.5MB PDF file opens in a new window)
- April 10, 2014 (6.9MB PDF file opens in a new window)
- December 3, 2013 (5MB PDF file opens in a new window)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For additional information contact DART Community Affairs at 214-749-2543, or the project staff at the address below:Ms. Dawn Dorman, Community Affairs Representative
Dallas Area Rapid Transit
P.O. Box 660163
Dallas, TX 75266-7213
[email protected]
Final Local Environmental Assessment (EA)
The Final Local Environmental Assessment (EA) is complete as of May 2013. The Draft Local EA was available for review during a 30-day comment period October 1 to October 31, 2012.The Final Local EA documents the transportation and environmental impacts associated with the construction and operation of the South Oak Cliff (SOC-3) Blue Line Extension as compared to a No-Build Alternative. A broad range of environmental categories were assessed. Comments received on the Draft Local EA are addressed in the Final EA. The Final EA also includes the Mitigation Monitoring Program to ensure that any mitigation is incorporated into the project during final design and construction.
Additional copies of the Final Local EA are available at the following libraries:
Dallas Central Public Library 1515 Young Street Dallas, TX 75201 |
Highland Hills Branch Library 3624 Simpson Stuart Rd. Dallas, TX 75241 |
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch Library 2008 E. Kiest Blvd. Dallas, TX 75216 |
Preliminary Engineering and Environmental Assessment (PE/EA)
Preliminary Engineering/Environmental Assessment was initiated in February 2012. The 5% preliminary engineering design is complete and a Draft Local Environmental Assessment (EA) is available for review (see above).PE/EA Phase Public Meetings
- Kickoff Meeting - April 12, 2012
- Newsletter #1 (April 2012) (3.7MB PDF file opens in a new window)
- April 12, 2012 Meeting Presentation (6.8MB PDF file opens in a new window)
- Newsletter #1 (April 2012) (3.7MB PDF file opens in a new window)
- PE/EA Project Update Meeting - September 13, 2012
- September 13, 2012 Meeting Presentation (10.5MB PDF file opens in a new window)
- September 13, 2012 Meeting Presentation (10.5MB PDF file opens in a new window)
Public Involvement Plan
(521KB PDF file opens in a new window)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 is complete. 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:
AA Phase Public Meetings
- Kickoff Meeting - March 10, 2011
- Newsletter #1 (March 2011) (734KB PDF file opens in a new window)
- March 10, 2011 Meeting Presentation (4.6MB PDF file opens in a new window)
- Newsletter #1 (March 2011) (734KB PDF file opens in a new window)
- Presentation of Conceptual Alternatives - May 19, 2011
- Newsletter #2 (June 2011) (834KB PDF file opens in a new window)
- May 19 Public Meeting Presentation (64.5MB PDF file opens in a new window)
- Newsletter #2 (June 2011) (834KB PDF file opens in a new window)
- Recommendation for Locally Preferred Alternative - December 15, 2011
- Newsletter #3 (December 2011) (562KB PDF file opens in a new window)
- December 15 Public Meeting Presentation (2.2MB PDF file opens in a new window)
- Newsletter #3 (December 2011) (562KB PDF file opens in a new window)
Blue Line (South Oak Cliff Extension) Related Links
- Forward Dallas! Comprehensive Plan - www.forwarddallas.org
- University of North Texas at Dallas - www.untdallas.edu
- DART 2030 Transit System Plan - www.dart.org/2030
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