Voters in Addison and University Park Reaffirm Commitment to DART While Voters in Highland Park Elect to End DART Services

DALLAS, May 3, 2026 - Following the May 2, 2026 election and pending official canvassing, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) will implement service changes reflecting the withdrawal of Highland Park from the DART system. Voters in Addison and University Park elected to stay with DART, solidifying the importance of transit in the region.

"The future of North Texas will be shaped by the cities that choose to move forward with DART. We are focused on expanding this system with partners who recognize that transit drives economic growth, connects people to opportunity, and strengthens communities," said Randall Bryant, Chair of the DART Board of Directors. "As we head into the next legislative session, we are united in our ask, give our cities room to breathe and allow the state to step in as a true partner in shaping what comes next. At the same time, we are pushing forward to expand our system and establish a fair, modern governance and funding model that works for everyone. This is our moment to move forward, and DART is ready to lead."

What Happens Next:

• City Councils must canvass - or accept - the election results. No changes to DART services will occur until after canvassing occurs.

• DART services in Addison and University Park remain unchanged.

• Highland Park will canvass election results at a special council meeting on May 13. Services in Highland Park will cease May 14.

• Impacted services include bus routes, GoLink service, paratransit, and park-and-ride facilities located within Highland Park.

• Buses will continue to operate through Highland Park but will not stop within city limits.

Addison and University Park have elected to remain in the DART system. No changes will occur to bus, rail, GoLink or paratransit services within Addison and University Park.

Highland Park Service Impacts:

• Highland Park Bus Service (as of May 14):

• DART bus service to and from Highland Park will end including route 237.

• This route will continue to operate through the city but will bypass all stops within Highland Park.

• GoLink Service in Highland Park (as of May 14):

• The Park Cities GoLink zone will no longer operate within Highland Park.

• Paratransit Impact in Highland Park (as of May 14):

• Paratransit service to and from Highland Park will cease.

• Riders with recurring trips will be contacted directly by DART Mobility Management Services.

What Riders Need to Know

• DART has planned for this outcome and will communicate information for service discontinuation as clearly as possible.

• Riders traveling to or from Highland Park should begin to plan alternative transportation.

• Some routes will continue to operate through Highland Park but will not stop within city limits.

• Riders may need to use nearby stops outside of Highland Park.

• All riders may experience changes to travel times and connections.

• GoPass, trip planning tools, and DART.org may take time to reflect updates immediately following implementation.

• Service continues across all remaining DART member cities.

DART will share route-level updates ahead of service changes to help riders plan. For more information, visit DART.org or call Customer Service at 214-979-1111.