DART News Release

Media Relations Contact:
Morgan Lyons
Mark A. Ball

November 19, 2012

North Texas transit agencies pledge cooperation

Leaders of three North Texas transit agencies signed an agreement Friday commemorating an alliance in support of upcoming transportation and transit initiatives under consideration this Texas legislative session.

The Nov. 16 ceremony at the historic Carrollton Rail Depot across from DART's Downtown Carrollton Rail Station was hosted by the North Central Texas Regional Passenger Rail Alliance, made up of Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) and the Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T).

DART Chairman John Danish, DCTA Chairman Charles Emery and The T Chairman Gary W. Cumbie, DART President/Executive Director Gary Thomas, DCTA President/Executive Director Jim Cline, and Dick Ruddell, President/Executive Director of The T signed the agreement.

DART Board Chair John Danish signs an agreement between
DART, The T and DCTA to work cooperatively in support of expanded regional passenger rail.

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