Inmotion Winter 2021

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by  Dallas Area Rapid Transit

WINTER 2021
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THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT
RIGHT
ON TRACK
DURING PANDEMIC,
DART PROJECTS PROCEED
DART Forges Forward
Extra safety measures
keep projects moving
Despite significant challenges associated
with the COVID-19 pandemic, DART’s
capital projects are on track. The agency
is making substantial progress on the
Silver Line Regional Rail project, Hidden
Ridge Station in Irving, as well as
platform extensions along the Red and
Blue lines.
“These capital projects will have a
positive impact on the community –
improving accessibility and livability in
our region,” said Kay Shelton, assistant
vice president of Capital Planning.
Crews work on a canopy installation at Hidden Ridge Station in Irving. DART’s capital projects remain
In the “new normal,” DART has
on schedule, thanks to the agency’s diligent approach to employee and contractor safety.
introduced numerous safety measures to
protect construction workers, including
requiring them to wear face masks, Underway capital projects include: The mock-up walls gave residents an
practice social distancing when possible, up-close look at the various wall color
and submit to temperature checks every Silver Line Regional and finish selections voted on by
morning. In addition, DART provides Rail Project residents and stakeholders through a
hand-washing stations and/or hand The 26-mile Silver Line Regional Rail robust and inclusive community
sanitizers on site. project is currently under construction engagement process.
between DFW Airport and Plano, with
Construction zones can pose safety connections to Grapevine, Coppell, Hidden Ridge Station
hazards, and the agency uses Dallas, Carrollton, Addison and The canopies have been installed at the
construction fencing, barricades, Richardson. Upon completion, there new station located between the North
signage, and construction alerts to will be 10 rail stations and four rail Lake College and the Irving Convention
inform the public of construction connections: DART’s Green, Orange Center stations, and DART Rail service
activity in their area. and Red lines, and the TEXRail will soon be available to workers and
commuter service. residents in the area.
“The safety of our customers is our top
priority," said Dawn Dorman, Through January, residents could see The new station is developed with city of
community affairs representative for examples of the sound barrier walls at Irving and will serve Verizon’s Hidden
DART. "We ask that the public avoid five municipal centers located near the Ridge, a 110-acre mixed-use development
areas designated as construction zones Silver Line. Sound barrier walls are used
and follow directional signs." to mitigate noise. Continued on Page 48
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State of Good Repair Remains Priority
DART completes 60% of FY 2020’s assessment when the to continue the assessment while
pandemic hit. following DART and the
FY 2020 assessment
Centers for Disease Control and
“Pandemic or not, DART is committed Prevention protocol and DART
to keeping our assets in good working COVID-19 Prevention protocols put in
The global pandemic has not order and providing customers place at that time.
prevented DART from maintaining efficient, reliable and safe service,”
its infrastructure in a state of good Spencer said. “Enhanced safety Employees and contractors alike were
repair (SGR). measures were quickly put into place so required to wear face masks when
the assessment could continue.” conducting inspections. Additionally,
The SGR initiative identifies possible the agency set up “check-in” locations,
deficiencies that need repair on DART In FY 2019, DART began using where inspectors were required to
assets. Everything from bus brakes to outside contractors to assist with the have their temperatures checked prior
train doors, from a loose paver at a evaluation. Spencer said this has to visiting any field inspection area.
station to a damaged bus stop sign, improved efficiency and provides an DART also required that they drive
is assessed. outside independent perspective. their own personal cars to inspection
When the pandemic arrived, however, sites and not share any ride with
The agency evaluates 25% of its assets DART implemented safety measures a colleague. Anyone needing to
annually. This means the agency can that included restricting access of use a DART vehicle had to ride
assess 100% of its assets every four DART facilities to DART employees by themselves.
years. According to Darryl Spencer, only. Fortunately, working with
senior assistant vice president of DART’s safety team, Spencer said they Hand sanitizers were widely available
Engineering, the agency had completed were able to bring the contractors back to inspectors.
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Continued on Page 6
Rigorous safety protocols have allowed DART
to keep its assets in good working order.
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DART Forges Forward
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that is planned to include retail and Longer platforms mean DART will be
CAPITAL PROJECTS
restaurants, apartments, a hotel and able to operate three-car trains on any
additional office space. rail line, carrying 33% more passengers BY THE NUMBERS
per hour through downtown Dallas
Pioneer Natural Resources’ new during the busiest operating times. Silver Line Regional
headquarters will also be served by Rail Project
Hidden Ridge Station. Already, 16 stations have been • $1.266 billion
completed, and another six are under design-build project
The new station will have 136 parking construction. The following stations are • 26-mile alignment
spots on the southwest side, six bus bays not yet under construction, but soon serving seven cities
and five "kiss-and-ride" spaces. will be:
• March 2023 revenue service
• 8th & Corinth
Platform Extensions on the • SMU/Mockingbird
Red and Blue Lines • Westmoreland Hidden Ridge Station
DART has been extremely diligent • LBJ/Skillman • $12 million project
in moving the platform projects forward. • Downtown Garland • New station on the
The agency is lengthening the platforms • Tyler/Vernon Orange Line
and modifying level-boarding areas at • First half of 2021 opening
28 light rail stations along the Red and
Blue lines.
Platform Extensions on the
Red and Blue Lines
• $128.8 million
• 28 stations
• Late Fall 2021
Platform extensions will add 33% to DART Rail’s passenger
capacity, in effect increasing service levels during peak
operating times.
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Kiosks Go Touchless
DART continues to roll out interactive digital kiosks
throughout the system, while remaining focused on
riders’ health. Considering the ongoing pandemic,
customers now have touchless access to the kiosks,
using QR technology on their mobile phones.
The kiosks, which were first introduced at DART
facilities last February, provide rider alerts, route
information, hyperlocal advertisements and, soon,
5G connectivity. In March, as the first wave of the
COVID-19 crisis unfolded, DART began providing
public health information on the kiosks.
Realizing that the coronavirus could spread through
touch, the agency responded quickly to upgrade the
kiosks with QR codes. By August, each installed unit
was touchless.
As of Nov. 30, DART had installed kiosks at
17 customer facilities. The agency is in the process
of installing units at 23 properties and has approved
installation at an additional 23 locations. Another
half dozen are at or nearing final review.
DART has striven to keep riders safe while still
providing a valuable service. Interactive kiosks
are a convenient source of transit information and
a tool for sharing public health information.
DART Forges Forward DART Forges Forward DART Current and Future Rail Services
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activity in their area. and Red lines, and the TEXRail will soon be available to workers and KIEST PLANNING/DESIGN UNDERWAY
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community affairs representative for examples of the sound barrier walls at Irving and will serve Verizon’s Hidden CAMP WISDOM
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capacity, in effect increasing service levels during peak UNT DALLAS BELL
areas designated as construction zones Silver Line. Sound barrier walls are used RICHLAND HILLS
operating times.
and follow directional signs." to mitigate noise. Continued on Page 48 GLENN HEIGHTS
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FY 2021 DART Board of Directors State of Good Repair remains priority
Paul N. Wageman – Chair ..............Plano 8Continued from page 3
Michele Wong Krause – Vice Chair .... Dallas
When inspecting any area, the agency When addressing deficiencies, the
Jonathan R. Kelly – Secretary ........Garland
uses the Federal Transit Administration’s agency focuses on those areas that
Ray Jackson – Assistant Secretary .... Dallas Transit Economic Requirements Model received a 1-3 rating, for short- and/or
(TERM) ratings, which is based on a near-term corrective measures.
Robert C. Dye ..........Plano, Farmers Branch
range of 1-5:
Mark Enoch ................Garland, Rowlett,
5: Excellent – No visible defects, new The agency successfully completed the
Glenn Heights
or near new condition, may still be remaining 40% of FY 2020’s
Doug Hrbacek ...............Carrollton, Irving
under warranty, if applicable assessment and finalized the FY 2020
Patrick J. Kennedy ................... Dallas 4: Good – Good condition, but no SGR Asset Condition Assessment
longer new, and may be slightly Report on time. The next 25% SGR
Jon-Bertrell Killen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dallas
defective or deteriorated, but assets condition assessments are to
Amanda Moreno-Lake ................ Dallas
functional overall begin by January 2021 and will
Eliseo Ruiz III .............Dallas, Cockrell Hill 3: Adequate – Moderately represent the inspection cycle for 100%
deteriorated or defective, but has of DART assets over a four-year period.
Rodney Schlosser .................... Dallas
not exceeded useful life
Gary Slagel ......Richardson, University Park,
2: Marginal – Defective or
Addison, Highland Park
deteriorated and in need of
Rick Stopfer ...........................Irving
replacement
Dominique P. Torres .................. Dallas 1: Poor – Critically damaged or in
need of immediate repair
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