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DART Silver Line Opens!
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We mark the launch of DART’s Silver Line with a first-hand ride, a look at the trains and stations, and frank talk about service levels, airport access, and what success would look like. Local leaders and advocates weigh in on ridership, TOD, and how policy shaped the project’s path.
• Why the Silver Line matters for regional mobility
• Route overview and service span
• Airport access and frequency trade-offs
• Opening day impressions and rider experience
• Planning history, funding, and political hurdles
• Ridership recovery and demand forecasts
• Enrique McGregor on economic growth and connectivity
• Tyler Wright on TOD, housing near stations, and perception
• Next steps: messaging, partnerships, and bus signal priority
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Chapters
1. DART Silver Line Opens! (00:00:00)
2. Why The Silver Line Matters (00:00:18)
3. Route, Rolling Stock, And Service Levels (00:01:00)
4. Airport Access And Frequency Concerns (00:02:44)
5. On The Ground At The Grand Opening (00:04:12)
6. First Ride Impressions And Station Design (00:06:22)
7. Travel Times And Celebration In Addison (00:08:21)
8. Decades Of Planning And Funding Hurdles (00:10:55)
9. Meet DART Board Member Enrique McGregor (00:11:20)
10. Ridership Outlook And Recovery (00:13:18)
11. Policy Threats And Advocacy Wins (00:18:00)
12. Community Voice: Tyler Wright On Impact (00:20:35)
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