The Brief

Plano City Council approved a special election in May to let voters decide whether the city should withdraw from DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) services.

The vote followed a council meeting where over 100 people spoke in opposition, emphasizing their reliance on DART for work and medical needs.

If voters choose to leave, the city plans to implement alternative micro-transit and paratransit options in early 2026, though the city would still owe DART debt obligations.

PLANO, Texas - More than 100 people spoke at Plano’s city council meeting. The majority of people asked council members to reconsider withdrawing from DART.

Ultimately, the city council approved a special election in May for voters to decide.

What we know:

If voters choose to end services, the city staff sa

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