The Draft Environmental Impact Statement (April 2018) is available here.

Silver Line Project
Future service running on the Cotton Belt Regional Rail Corridor will be known as the Silver Line
• Silver Line Year End Project Updates - December 2020 (PDF file opens in a new window)
Due to the 2020 pandemic, all public involvement sessions will take place via video conference. DART urges you to follow the guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to keep your family healthy and safe. Stay up to date by attending public involvement sessions online, signing up for construction alerts, visiting DART.org/SilverLine or calling 214-749-2835. If you are a Residentially Adjacent Property Owner along the Silver Line Project, please email your name, address, email and phone number to [email protected] so we can make sure you receive your invitations to the proper meetings. |
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The 26-mile Cotton Belt Corridor extends between DFW Airport and Shiloh Road in Plano (see map below). The alignment traverses seven cities: Grapevine, Coppell, Dallas, Carrollton, Addison, Richardson and Plano. The Cotton Belt "Silver Line" Project's primary purpose is to provide passenger rail connections and service that will improve mobility, accessibility and system linkages to major employment, population and activity centers in the northern part of the DART Service Area.
The Cotton Belt "Silver Line" Project would interface with three DART LRT lines: The Red/Orange Lines in Richardson/Plano, the Green Line in Carrollton and the Orange Line at DFW Airport. In addition, at DFW Airport, the project would connect to the Fort Worth Transportation Authority TEXRail Regional Rail Line to Fort Worth and provide access to the DFW Airport Skylink People Mover.

On June 18, 2019, the DART Board approved a resolution to name future service running on the Cotton Belt Regional Rail Corridor as the Silver Line. Customers will see the Silver Line in operation after completion in 2023 with 30-minute peak and 60-minute off-peak service.
DART has established an email address for receiving comments on the project: [email protected].
COTTON BELT FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT / RECORD OF DECISION (FEIS/ROD)
The Final Environmental Impact Statement / Record of Decision (November 2018) is available here.
Community Notification
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Construction activity will be conducted within the DART right-of-way. There will be no access to private property, unless coordinated with the property owner(s) in advance. Construction activities will include the following:
- Daily, temporary and long-term lane closures
- Set-up for maintenance of traffic control devices
- Construction surveys
- Investigation of existing utilities
- Placement of steel and High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) casing by open cut and horizontal directional drilling
- Removal of soil or rock (excavation) for construction of manholes
- Placement and compaction of layers of earth or rock to form a roadbed (embankment)
- Installation of conduits and cables within the casing between manholes
- Splicing, testing and cutover of cables
- Track removal
- Clearing sites of all vegetation prior to site work and building construction
• View a printer-friendly PDF version of this information NOTICE OF BETTERMENTS SOUND WALL MOCK-UP VIEWINGThe betterments/sound wall color and finish for each neighborhood were voted on by residents and stakeholders through a robust and inclusive community engagement process. All locations will provide the community an up-close look at the various wall color and finish selections. Attendees will see the Durisol Absorptive Wall System that will be used on the track-side of the alignment and the Precast Concrete Reflective Wall to be used on the neighborhood-side of the alignment. To confirm wall color and finish for your neighborhood, please see the links below: (PDF files open in a new window)
Viewing Location
The locations to view betterment wall mock-ups in your city are as follows:
Click here to view photos of the betterment wall mock-ups in each city.
For Additional Information: Contact DART Community Engagement at 214-749-2835. |
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DART Silver Line Project Fact Sheets(English/Español)
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- Silver Line Art & Design Program Update Report
(April 30, 2020, 17.0MB PDF file opens in a new window)
- Master Log of Questions and Answers
- General Frequently Asked Questions
- Vehicle Frequently Asked Questions
- Town of Addison Questions & Answers
- City of Carrollton Questions & Answers
- City of Coppell Questions & Answers
- City of Dallas Questions and Answers
- City of Plano Questions & Answers
- Art & Design Program | Betterments Questions & Answers
- Bridges Questions & Answers
- Construction Questions & Answers
- Design Questions & Answers
- General Questions & Answers
- Hike & Bike Trail Questions & Answers
- Noise Questions & Answers
- Quiet Zones Questions & Answers
- Safety Questions & Answers
- Schools Questions & Answers
- Stations Questions & Answers
- Vehicle Questions & Answers
- Walls Questions & Answers
![]() 1ST QUARTER COMMUNITY MEETING SERIES
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Monday, February 8 - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 1st Quarter Community Meeting - Coppell / Cypress Waters Join Microsoft Teams Meeting Phone #: 469-391-0632 Conference ID: 367 674 688 Wednesday, February 10 - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 1st Quarter Community Meeting - Carrollton Join Microsoft Teams Meeting Phone #: 469-391-0632 Conference ID: 389 786 076 Thursday, February 11 - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 1st Quarter Community Meeting - Addison Join Microsoft Teams Meeting Phone #: 469-391-0632 Conference ID: 392 008 664 |
Monday, February 15 - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 1st Quarter Community Meeting - Richardson Join Microsoft Teams Meeting Phone #: 469-391-0632 Conference ID: 503 275 608 Tuesday, February 16 - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 1st Quarter Community Meeting - Plano Join Microsoft Teams Meeting Phone #: 469-391-0632 Conference ID: 803 342 538 Wednesday, February 17 - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 1st Quarter Community Meeting - Dallas Join Microsoft Teams Meeting Phone #: 469-391-0632 Conference ID: 417 767 281 |

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For Additional Information: Please contact DART Community Engagement at 214-749-2835,
email [email protected] or visit DART.org/silverline.
Meeting Presentations 2020

DART Quarterly Community Meeting Presentations
Silver Line Project
- Quarterly Community Meeting – Coppell & Cypress Waters
Virtual meeting, November 9, 2020 (15.1MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Quarterly Community Meeting – Coppell & Cypress Waters, November 9, 2020
- Quarterly Community Meeting – Carrollton
Virtual meeting, November 11, 2020 (14.4MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Quarterly Community Meeting – Carrollton, November 11, 2020
- Quarterly Community Meeting – Addison
Virtual meeting, November 12, 2020 (15.0MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Quarterly Community Meeting – Addison, November 12, 2020
- Quarterly Community Meeting – Richardson
Virtual meeting, November 16, 2020 (21.6MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Quarterly Community Meeting – Richardson, November 16, 2020
- Quarterly Community Meeting – Plano
Virtual meeting, November 17, 2020 (13.5MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Quarterly Community Meeting – Plano, November 17, 2020
- Quarterly Community Meeting – Dallas
Virtual meeting, November 18, 2020 (14.7MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Quarterly Community Meeting – Dallas, November 18, 2020
- Quarterly Community Meeting – Coppell & Cypress Waters
Virtual meeting, August 6, 2020 (10.8MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Quarterly Community Meeting – Coppell & Cypress Waters, August 6, 2020
- Quarterly Community Meeting – Carrollton
Virtual meeting, August 12, 2020 (14.3MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Quarterly Community Meeting – Carrollton, August 12, 2020
- Quarterly Community Meeting – Addison
Virtual meeting, August 13, 2020 (11.0MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Quarterly Community Meeting – Addison, August 13, 2020
- Quarterly Community Meeting – Plano / Richardson
Virtual meeting, August 20, 2020 (21.1MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Quarterly Community Meeting – Plano / Richardson, August 20, 2020
- Quarterly Community Meeting – Dallas
Virtual meeting, August 27, 2020 (16.0MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Quarterly Community Meeting – Dallas, August 27, 2020
- Quarterly Update Meeting - DFW International Airport, Cypress Waters and Coppell Community Stakeholders
The Sound at Cypress Waters, January 21, 2020 (4.4MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Quarterly Update Meeting - January 21, 2020 (Part 1 of 2)
Quarterly Update Meeting - January 21, 2020 (Part 2 of 2)
- Quarterly Update Meeting - Carrollton and Addison Community Stakeholders
Addison Conference Center, January 30, 2020 (2.8MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Quarterly Update Meeting - January 30, 2020 (Part 1 of 3)
Quarterly Update Meeting - January 30, 2020 (Part 2 of 3)
Quarterly Update Meeting - January 30, 2020 (Part 3 of 3)
- Quarterly Update Meeting - Richardson and Plano Community Stakeholders
Richardson Civic Center, February 6, 2020 (13.7MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Quarterly Update Meeting - February 6, 2020 (Part 1 of 3)
Quarterly Update Meeting - February 6, 2020 (Part 2 of 3)
Quarterly Update Meeting - February 6, 2020 (Part 3 of 3)
- Quarterly Update Meeting - North Dallas Community Stakeholders
Renaissance Dallas Addison Hotel, February 12, 2020 (8.8MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Quarterly Update Meeting - February 12, 2020 (Part 1 of 4)
Quarterly Update Meeting - February 12, 2020 (Part 2 of 4)
Quarterly Update Meeting - February 12, 2020 (Part 3 of 4)
Quarterly Update Meeting - February 12, 2020 (Part 4 of 4)
Betterments Workshop Meeting Presentations
Silver Line Project
Carrollton Betterments Workshop Meetings
- Silver Line Project Betterments Workshop #4
Carrollton Groups 1, 2 & 3, July 20, 2020 (20.3MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Carrollton Groups 1, 2 & 3 Workshop #4 - July 20, 2020 (Virtual Meeting)
Coppell Betterments Workshop Meetings
- Silver Line Project Betterments Workshop #4
Coppell, February 26, 2020 (1.7MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Coppell Workshop #4 - February 26, 2020 (Part 1 of 2)
Coppell Workshop #4 - February 26, 2020 (Part 2 of 2)
Plano Betterments Workshop Meetings
- Silver Line Project Betterments Workshop #4
Plano, July 1, 2020 (2.7MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Plano Workshop #4 - July 1, 2020 (Virtual Meeting)
Dallas Betterments Workshop Meetings
- Silver Line Project Betterments Workshop #4
Dallas Groups 1, 2 & 5, July 8, 2020 (11.4MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Dallas Groups 1, 2 & 5 Workshop #4 - July 8, 2020 (Virtual Meeting)
- Silver Line Project Betterments Workshop #4
Dallas Group 3, Neighborhoods 1 & 2, July 9, 2020 (6.5MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Dallas Group 3, Neighborhoods 1 & 2, Workshop #4 - July 9, 2020 (Virtual Meeting, Part 1 of 2)
Dallas Group 3, Neighborhoods 1 & 2, Workshop #4 - July 9, 2020 (Virtual Meeting, Part 2 of 2)
- Silver Line Project Betterments Workshop #4
Dallas Group 3, Neighborhoods 3 & 4, July 14, 2020 (6.2MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Dallas Group 3, Neighborhoods 3 & 4, Workshop #4 - July 14, 2020 (Virtual Meeting)
- Silver Line Project Betterments Workshop #4
Dallas Group 3, Neighborhoods 5 & 6, July 15, 2020 (4.9MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Dallas Group 3, Neighborhoods 5 & 6, Workshop #4 - July 15, 2020 (Virtual Meeting)
- Silver Line Project Betterments Workshop #4
Dallas Group 3, Neighborhoods 7 & 8, July 16, 2020 (8.1MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Dallas Group 3, Neighborhoods 7 & 8, Workshop #4 - July 16, 2020 (Virtual Meeting)
- Silver Line Project Betterments Workshop #4
Dallas Group 3, Neighborhoods 9 & 10, July 21, 2020 (6.3MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Dallas Group 3, Neighborhoods 9 & 10, Workshop #4 - July 21, 2020 (Virtual Meeting)
- Silver Line Project Betterments Workshop #4
Dallas Group 3, Neighborhood 11, July 22, 2020 (16.7MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Dallas Group 3, Neighborhood 11, Workshop #4 - July 22, 2020 (Virtual Meeting)
- Silver Line Project Betterments Workshop #4
Dallas Group 4, Neighborhoods 1 & 2, July 23, 2020 (3.0MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Dallas Group 4, Neighborhoods 1 & 2, Workshop #4 - July 23, 2020 (Virtual Meeting)
- Silver Line Project Betterments Workshop #4
Dallas Group 4, Neighborhoods 3 & 4, July 28, 2020 (8.3MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Dallas Group 4, Neighborhoods 3 & 4, Workshop #4 - July 28, 2020 (Virtual Meeting)
- Silver Line Project Betterments Workshop #4
Dallas Group 4, Neighborhoods 5 & 6, July 29, 2020 (7.9MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Dallas Group 4, Neighborhoods 5 & 6, Workshop #4 - July 29, 2020 (Virtual Meeting)
- Silver Line Project Betterments Workshop #4
Dallas Group 4, Neighborhoods 7 & 8, July 30, 2020 (6.8MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Dallas Group 4, Neighborhoods 7 & 8, Workshop #4 - July 30, 2020 (Virtual Meeting)
Meeting Presentations 2019

DART Quarterly Community Meeting Presentations
Silver Line Project
- Quarterly Update Meeting - Richardson and Plano Community Stakeholders
Courtyard Theater, Plano, July 22, 2019 (3.8MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Quarterly Update Meeting - July 22, 2019 (Part 1 of 2)
Quarterly Update Meeting - July 22, 2019 (Part 2 of 2)
- Quarterly Update Meeting - Carrollton and Addison Community Stakeholders
Crosby Recreation Center, Plano, July 31, 2019 (1.9MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Quarterly Update Meeting - July 31, 2019 (Part 1 of 3)
Quarterly Update Meeting - July 31, 2019 (Part 2 of 3)
Quarterly Update Meeting - July 31, 2019 (Part 3 of 3)
- Quarterly Update Meeting - DFW International Airport, Cypress Waters and Coppell Community Stakeholders
The Sound at Cypress Waters, August 6, 2019 (2.1MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Quarterly Update Meeting - August 6, 2019 (Part 1 of 3)
Quarterly Update Meeting - August 6, 2019 (Part 2 of 3)
Quarterly Update Meeting - August 6, 2019 (Part 3 of 3)
- Quarterly Update Meeting - North Dallas Community Stakeholders
Shelton School and Evaluation Center, August 15, 2019 (2.6MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Quarterly Update Meeting - August 15, 2019 (Part 1 of 6)
Quarterly Update Meeting - August 15, 2019 (Part 2 of 6)
Quarterly Update Meeting - August 15, 2019 (Part 3 of 6)
Quarterly Update Meeting - August 15, 2019 (Part 4 of 6)
Quarterly Update Meeting - August 15, 2019 (Part 5 of 6)
Quarterly Update Meeting - August 15, 2019 (Part 6 of 6)
Betterments Workshop Meeting Presentations
Silver Line Project
Carrollton Betterments Workshop Meetings
- Cotton Belt "Silver Line" Project Betterments Workshop #1
Carrollton, October 1, 2019 (3.4MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Carrollton Workshop #1 - October 1, 2019 (Part 1 of 3)
Carrollton Workshop #1 - October 1, 2019 (Part 2 of 3)
Carrollton Workshop #1 - October 1, 2019 (Part 3 of 3) - Cotton Belt "Silver Line" Project Betterments Workshop #2, Group 1
Carrollton, October 29, 2019 (2.3MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Carrollton Workshop #2, Group 1 - October 29, 2019
- Cotton Belt "Silver Line" Project Betterments Workshop #2, Group 2
Carrollton, October 30, 2019 (10MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Carrollton Workshop #2, Group 2 - October 30, 2019
- Cotton Belt "Silver Line" Project Betterments Workshop #2, Group 3
Carrollton, November 6, 2019 (592KB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Carrollton Workshop #2, Group 3 - November 6, 2019 (Part 1 of 2)
Carrollton Workshop #2, Group 3 - November 6, 2019 (Part 2 of 2)
- Cotton Belt "Silver Line" Project Betterments Workshop #3, Group 1
Carrollton, December 5, 2019 (980KB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Carrollton Workshop #3, Group 1 - December 5, 2019
- Cotton Belt "Silver Line" Project Betterments Workshop #3, Group 2
Carrollton, December 10, 2019 (943KB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Carrollton Workshop #3, Group 2 - December 10, 2019
- Cotton Belt "Silver Line" Project Betterments Workshop #3, Group 3
Carrollton, December 11, 2019 (504KB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Carrollton Workshop #3, Group 3 - December 11, 2019
Coppell Betterments Workshop Meetings
- Cotton Belt "Silver Line" Project Betterments Workshop #1
Coppell, August 14, 2019 (2.7MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Coppell Workshop #1 - August 14, 2019 (Part 1 of 3)
Coppell Workshop #1 - August 14, 2019 (Part 2 of 3)
Coppell Workshop #1 - August 14, 2019 (Part 3 of 3)
- Cotton Belt "Silver Line" Project Betterments Workshop #2
Coppell, September 16, 2019 (5.1MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Coppell Workshop #2 - September 16, 2019 (Part 1 of 2)
Coppell Workshop #2 - September 16, 2019 (Part 2 of 2
- Cotton Belt "Silver Line" Project Betterments Workshop #3
Coppell, October 21, 2019 (1.4MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Coppell Workshop #3 - October 21, 2019 (Part 1 of 2)
Coppell Workshop #3 - October 21, 2019 (Part 2 of 2)
Plano Betterments Workshop Meetings
- Cotton Belt "Silver Line" Project Betterments Workshop #1
Plano, September 26, 2019 (2.0MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Plano Workshop #1 - September 26, 2019 - Cotton Belt "Silver Line" Project Betterments Workshop #2
Plano, October 10, 2019 (6.2MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Plano Workshop #2 - October 10, 2019 - Cotton Belt "Silver Line" Project Betterments Workshop #3
Plano, November 7, 2019 (1.5MB PDF file opens in a new window)
Dallas Betterments Workshop Meetings
- Cotton Belt Regional Rail Project Betterments Workshop #1 Part 2
Group 1 - DNT to Preston Road, June 11, 2019 (5.5MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Group 1 Workshop #1 - June 11, 2019 (Part 1 of 4)
Group 1 Workshop #1 - June 11, 2019 (Part 2 of 4)
Group 1 Workshop #1 - June 11, 2019 (Part 3 of 4)
Group 1 Workshop #1 - June 11, 2019 (Part 4 of 4)
- Cotton Belt Regional Rail Project Betterments Workshop #1 Part 2
Group 2 - Preston Road to Campbell, June 13, 2019 (3.4MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Group 2 Workshop #1 - June 13, 2019 (Part 1 of 3)
Group 2 Workshop #1 - June 13, 2019 (Part 2 of 3)
Group 2 Workshop #1 - June 13, 2019 (Part 3 of 3)
- Cotton Belt Regional Rail Project Betterments Workshop #1 Part 2
Group 3 - Campbell Road to Hillcrest, June 18, 2019 (3.8MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Group 3 Workshop #1 - June 18, 2019
- Cotton Belt Regional Rail Project Betterments Workshop #1 Part 2
Group 4 - Hillcrest Road to Coit Road, June 20, 2019 (3.7MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Group 4 Workshop #1 - June 20, 2019 (Part 1 of 3)
Group 4 Workshop #1 - June 20, 2019 (Part 2 of 3)
Group 4 Workshop #1 - June 20, 2019 (Part 3 of 3)
- Cotton Belt Regional Rail Project Betterments Workshop #1 Part 2
Group 5 - Coit Road to City Limit, June 25, 2019 (3.5MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Group 5 Workshop #1 - June 25, 2019 (Part 1 of 2)
Group 5 Workshop #1 - June 25, 2019 (Part 2 of 2)
- Cotton Belt Regional Rail Project Betterments Workshop #1 Part 3
Group 1 - DNT to Preston Road, June 27, 2019 (2.7MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Group 1 Workshop #1 - June 27, 2019 (Part 1 of 2)
Group 1 Workshop #1 - June 27, 2019 (Part 2 of 2)
- Cotton Belt Regional Rail Project Betterments Workshop #2
Group 1 - DNT to Preston Road, July 16, 2019 (2.7MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Group 1 Workshop #2 - July 16, 2019 (Part 1 of 3)
Group 1 Workshop #2 - July 16, 2019 (Part 2 of 3)
Group 1 Workshop #2 - July 16, 2019 (Part 3 of 3)
- Cotton Belt Regional Rail Project Betterments Workshop #2
Group 2 - Preston Road to Campbell, July 18, 2019 (1.6MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Group 2 Workshop #2 - July 18, 2019
- Cotton Belt Regional Rail Project Betterments Workshop #2
Group 3 - Campbell Road to Hillcrest, July 23, 2019 (3.7MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Group 3 Workshop #2 - July 23, 2019 (Part 1 of 5)
Group 3 Workshop #2 - July 23, 2019 (Part 2 of 5)
Group 3 Workshop #2 - July 23, 2019 (Part 3 of 5)
Group 3 Workshop #2 - July 23, 2019 (Part 4 of 5)
Group 3 Workshop #2 - July 23, 2019 (Part 5 of 5)
- Cotton Belt Regional Rail Project Betterments Workshop #2
Group 4 - Hillcrest Road to Coit, July 25, 2019 (4.9MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Group 4 Workshop #2 - July 25, 2019 (Part 1 of 3)
Group 4 Workshop #2 - July 25, 2019 (Part 2 of 3)
Group 4 Workshop #2 - July 25, 2019 (Part 3 of 3)
- Cotton Belt Regional Rail Project Betterments Workshop #2
Group 5 - Coit Road to City Limit, July 30, 2019 (2.0MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Group 5 Workshop #2 - July 30, 2019 (Part 1 of 3)
Group 5 Workshop #2 - July 30, 2019 (Part 2 of 3)
Group 5 Workshop #2 - July 30, 2019 (Part 3 of 3)
- Cotton Belt "Silver Line" Project Betterments Workshop #3
Group 1 - DNT to Preston Road, August 19, 2019 (2.6MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Group 1 Workshop #3 - August 19, 2019 (Part 1 of 4)
Group 1 Workshop #3 - August 19, 2019 (Part 2 of 4)
Group 1 Workshop #3 - August 19, 2019 (Part 3 of 4)
Group 1 Workshop #3 - August 19, 2019 (Part 4 of 4)
- Cotton Belt "Silver Line" Project Betterments Workshop #3
Group 2 - Preston Road to Campbell, August 21, 2019 (1.7MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Group 2 Workshop #3 - August 21, 2019
- Cotton Belt "Silver Line" Project Betterments Workshop #3
Group 3 - Campbell Road to Hillcrest, August 27, 2019 (3.4MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Group 3 Workshop #3 - August 27, 2019 (Part 1 of 4)
Group 3 Workshop #3 - August 27, 2019 (Part 2 of 4)
Group 3 Workshop #3 - August 27, 2019 (Part 3 of 4)
Group 3 Workshop #3 - August 27, 2019 (Part 4 of 4)
- Cotton Belt "Silver Line" Project Betterments Workshop #3
Group 4 - Hillcrest Road to Coit, August 28, 2019 (4.5MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Group 4 Workshop #3 - August 28, 2019 (Part 1 of 3)
Group 4 Workshop #3 - August 28, 2019 (Part 2 of 3)
Group 4 Workshop #3 - August 28, 2019 (Part 3 of 3)
- Cotton Belt "Silver Line" Project Betterments Workshop #3
Group 5 - Coit Road to City Limit, September 3, 2019 (2.8MB PDF file opens in a new window)
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Group 5 Workshop #3 - September 3, 2019 (Part 1 of 3)
Group 5 Workshop #3 - September 3, 2019 (Part 2 of 3)
Group 5 Workshop #3 - September 3, 2019 (Part 3 of 3)
- Cotton Belt "Silver Line" Project Presentation
Group 5 (Highland Springs Retirement Community), September 13, 2019
(4.0MB PDF file opens in a new window)
Community Kick-Off Meeting Presentations
Silver Line Project
- Cotton Belt Regional Rail Project Kick-Off Meeting with Community Stakeholders
Parkhill Junior High School, March 21, 2019
(4.7MB PDF file opens in a new window) - Cotton Belt Regional Rail Project Kick-Off Meeting - Richardson and Plano Community Stakeholders
Richardson Civic Center, March 28, 2019
(1.6MB PDF file opens in a new window) - Cotton Belt Regional Rail Project Kick-Off Meeting - DFW International Airport, Cypress Waters, and Coppell Community Stakeholders
Element by Westin - Dallas/Fort Worth Airport North, April 2, 2019
(2.3MB PDF file opens in a new window) - Cotton Belt Regional Rail Project Kick-Off Meeting - Addison and Carrollton Community Stakeholders
Addison Conference Center, April 3, 2019
(2.9MB PDF file opens in a new window)
Meeting Presentations 2018
- Sound Wall Demonstration - July 30-August 4 (PDF file opens in a new window)
- March 8, 2018 Public Meeting Presentation (5.2MB PDF file opens in a new window)
Area Focus Groups (AFGs)
- North Dallas AFG Meeting - Thursday, March 1, 2018 (7.4MB PDF file opens in a new window)
#Get2KnowCB with the Cotton Belt Team
If you missed the March 15, 2018 Facebook Live event, you can view the video here: www.facebook.com/DARTDallasIf you have a question for the Cotton Belt team, please submit them to [email protected]
If you want to learn more about prior Silver Line Project work, click below.
- November 2017 Community Meetings Presentation (9MB PDF file opens in a new window)
- November 28, 2017 DART Board Committee of the Whole Presentation (9.7MB PDF file opens in a new window)
- November 1, 2017 DART Board Committee of the Whole Presentation (9MB PDF file opens in a new window)
- September 2017 Open House Presentation (1.7MB PDF file opens in a new window)
- May 2017 Community Meetings Display Materials (13.8MB PDF file opens in a new window)
- August 2016 Community Meetings Presentation (PDF file opens in a new window)
Cotton Belt Meeting Summaries and Comments 2017
Area Focus Groups (AFGs)
- Carrollton / Addison AFG Meeting - Tuesday, August 29, 2017 (8.4MB PDF file opens in a new window)
- North Dallas AFG Meeting - Monday, September 11, 2017 (6.4MB PDF file opens in a new window)
- North Dallas AFG Meeting Comment Cards (300KB PDF file opens in a new window)
- DFW Airport / Coppell / Cypress Waters AFG Meeting - Thursday, August 31, 2017 (7.4MB PDF file opens in a new window)
- Richardson / Plano AFG Meeting - Thursday, August 24, 2017 (9.4MB PDF file opens in a new window)
Community Open Houses
- Carrollton Community Open House - Monday, September 18, 2017 (6.4MB PDF file opens in a new window)
- Carrollton Community Open House Comment Cards (265KB PDF file opens in a new window)
- Richardson Community Open House - Wednesday, September 20, 2017 (132KB PDF file opens in a new window)
- Richardson Community Open House Comment Cards (447KB PDF file opens in a new window)
- North Dallas Community Open House - Monday, September 25, 2017 (6.9MB PDF file opens in a new window)
- North Dallas Community Open House Comment Cards (757KB PDF file opens in a new window)
Cotton Belt September 2017 Open House Display Materials
- Cotton Belt Environmental Boards (66MB PDF file opens in a new window)
- Cotton Belt Engineering Boards (77MB PDF file opens in a new window)
- Cotton Belt DFW Section #1 (7MB PDF file opens in a new window)
- Cotton Belt DFW Section #2 (7MB PDF file opens in a new window)
- Cotton Belt DFW Section #3 (4MB PDF file opens in a new window)
- Cotton Belt DFW Section #4 (5MB PDF file opens in a new window)
- Cotton Belt DFW Section #5 (8MB PDF file opens in a new window)
- Cotton Belt Carrollton/Addison Section #1 (7MB PDF file opens in a new window)
- Cotton Belt Carrollton/Addison Section #2 (5MB PDF file opens in a new window)
- Cotton Belt Carrollton/Addison Section #3 (6MB PDF file opens in a new window)
- Cotton Belt Carrollton/Addison Section #4 (7MB PDF file opens in a new window)
- Cotton Belt North Dallas Section #1 (7MB PDF file opens in a new window)
- Cotton Belt North Dallas Section #2 (7MB PDF file opens in a new window)
- Cotton Belt North Dallas Section #3 (5MB PDF file opens in a new window)
- Cotton Belt Richardson/Plano Section #1 (5MB PDF file opens in a new window)
- Cotton Belt Richardson/Plano Section #2 (3MB PDF file opens in a new window)
- Cotton Belt Richardson/Plano Section #3 (4MB PDF file opens in a new window)
- Cotton Belt Richardson/Plano Section #4 (8MB PDF file opens in a new window)
Cotton Belt Area Focus Group (AFG) Presentations 2017
- Carrollton / Addison AFG Presentation - August 29, 2017 (7.2MB PDF file opens in a new window)
- North Dallas AFG Presentation - September 11, 2017 (6.4MB PDF file opens in a new window)
- DFW Airport / Coppell / Cypress Waters AFG Presentation - August 31, 2017 (6.9MB PDF file opens in a new window)
- Richardson / Plano AFG Presentation - August 24, 2017 (6.4MB PDF file opens in a new window)
- Carrollton / Addison AFG Presentation - May 10, 2017 (6.2MB PDF file opens in a new window)
- North Dallas AFG Presentation - May 9, 2017 (3.5MB PDF file opens in a new window)
- DFW Airport / Coppell / Cypress Waters AFG Presentation - May 4, 2017 (4.7MB PDF file opens in a new window)
- Richardson / Plano AFG Presentation - April 27, 2017 (4.4MB PDF file opens in a new window)
In 2014, DART advanced a 5% Design for the Cotton Belt Regional Rail Project and produced an Alternatives and Environmental Considerations Report (AECR). The AECR identifies existing environmental conditions and potential impacts along the length of the Cotton Belt Corridor.
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- Cotton Belt Alternatives and Environmental Considerations Report
- Appendix A - Environmental Supporting Documents:
- Cotton Belt Appendix A: Existing Conditions and Impact Assessments Index
- Land Use Existing Conditions
- Land Use Impact Assessment
- Socioeconomic Characteristics Existing Conditions
- Socioeconomic Impact Assessment
- Parks and Recreational Facilities Existing Conditions
- Parks and Recreational Facilities Impact Assessment
- Safety and Security Existing Conditions
- Safety and Security Impact Assessment
- Environmental Justice Existing Conditions
- Visual and Aesthetic Resources Existing Conditions
- Visual and Aesthetic Resources Impact Assessment
- Cultural Resources Existing Conditions
- Historical Resources Reconnaissance Survey Report
- Geology and Soils Existing Conditions
- Water Resources Existing Conditions
- Preliminary Draft Jurisdictional Determination
- Noise and Vibration Existing Conditions
- Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment
- Noise and Vibration Test Program for the DCTA Stadler DMU
- Air Quality Existing Conditions
- Hazardous Materials
- Appendix B - Environmental Supporting Documents:
- Cotton Belt Appendix B: Other Supporting Environmental Documents Index
- Purpose and Need
- Pump Station Study for Deep Trench
- Freight Railroad Coordination Proceedings
- Existing Freight Operations
- Regional Rail Vehicle Storage and Maintenance Facility Site Inventory
- Cotton Belt Corridor Early Implementation of Regional Rail Service between Carrollton and Addison
- Operations and Maintenance Cost Methodology and Results Technical Memorandum
- Transit Operating Plans
- Cotton Belt Corridor Regional Rail Ridership
- Traffic Analysis
- Appendix C - Environmental Supporting Documents:
- Cotton Belt Appendix C: Public Involvement and Agency Correspondence Index
- Public Involvement and Agency Coordination
- Scoping Summary Report
- Scoping Summary Report Appendix
- FAA Cooperating Agency
- FRA Cooperating Agency
- National Park Service
- Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
- Texas Parks and Wildlife
- US Army Corps of Engineers Coordination Letter
- THC Request for SHPO Consultation Form
- THC Request for SHPO Coordination Letter
- Tribal Coordination – Caddo Nation
- Tribal Coordination – Comanche Nation
- Tribal Coordination – Tonkawa Tribe
- Tribal Coordination – Wichita Tribe
- Appendix D - Preliminary Engineering 5% Design Report and Supporting Documents:
- Cotton Belt Appendix D: Engineering Documentation Index
- Preliminary Engineering 5% Design Report
- CADD File Management Manual
- Systems Integration Technical Memorandum
- Safety and Security Certification (SSCP) Technical Memorandum
- DRAFT – Design Criteria Manual Volume 1
- Existing Track Assessment Report
- Existing Signals Assessment Report
- Design Criteria Volume 2
- Systems Preliminary Engineering - Sketches Report
- Grade Separation Analysis Report
- Final Preliminary Engineering 5% Design Cost Estimate
- Final Preliminary Engineering 5% Design Station Layouts
- DFW Airport to DART Red Line - Line Section CB-1, CB-2 and CB-3 Volume A, B and C
- Trinity River to Dallas North Tollway - Line Section CB-2 Volume B
- DFW Airport to Shiloh Road - Line Section CB-3 Volume C
- Supplemental Plan 1 - Alternative Cypress Waters Southwestern Blvd. Alternative
- Supplemental Plan 2 - Alternative Cypress Waters Southwestern Blvd. Alternative - Denton Tap Crossing
(1 of 2) - Supplemental Plan 2 - Alternative Cypress Waters Southwestern Blvd. Alternative - Denton Tap Crossing
(2 of 2) - Supplemental Plan 3 - Alternative Cypress Waters South Alternative - Prop ROW Exhibit (1 of 3)
- Supplemental Plan 3 - Alternative Cypress Waters South Alternative - Prop ROW Exhibit (2 of 3)
- Supplemental Plan 3 - Alternative Cypress Waters South Alternative - Prop ROW Exhibit (3 of 3)
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