Police Street Racing in Dallas Nearly Doubled During the Pandemic By Peter Simek | 4 days ago Despite making more than 1,000 arrests, the Dallas Police Department struggles to fight back nationwide surge in dangerous driving incidents.
Good Public Transit DART President Gary Thomas Retires, Creating Opportunity for New Era at Transit Agency By Peter Simek | 3 weeks ago Thomas, whose long career at DART spans the build-out of its massive light rail system, steps down amidst pandemic-driven uncertainty around the future of public transit.
Urbanism How Urban Planning Consultants Can Shape the Future of Dallas By Peter Simek | 2 weeks ago As it turns out, DART riders prefer better service over more service. How the agency got those results tells a powerful story about the nuts and bolts of urban planning.
Good Public Transit Could Tuesday’s Election Impact the Future of Mass Transit in Dallas? By Peter Simek | 4 weeks ago The federal government has long pursued a mass transit funding policy that has incentivized the kind of useless systems DART has built. That may soon change.
Transportation Can Cell Phone Data Cure North Texas’ Transportation Planning Madness? By Peter Simek | 1 month ago A new report uses cell phone data to track how people really move around urban environments, offering evidence that it is better to invest in places, not roads.
Business BNSF Railway Appoints New CEO and President By Maria Hieber | 2 months ago Plus, new appointments and promotions at Dallas Museum of Art, Salesmanship Club of Dallas, Landry Commercial, and more.
Transportation High-Speed Train Moving Ahead After Federal Approval By Mariah Terry | 2 months ago The $20 billion railway system will shuttle passengers between Dallas and Houston in less than 90 minutes.
Transportation Dallas City Council Blocks I-345 Soccer Field Proposal By Peter Simek | 3 months ago The son of a powerful state senator tried to strike a deal with the state’s transportation department to seize control of land under a highway.
Transportation Luxury Electric Vehicle Retailer Karma Adds DFW Location By Will Maddox | 3 months ago Karma DFW is the California-based auto manufacturer's second Texas store.
Where To Order Takeout and Delivery Now Rosin Saez Coronavirus will limit our ability to eat out—but that doesn't mean you can't still get that same food to your home. Comfort food for these uncomfortable times. Order In
Things To Do In Dallas Safely Natalie Gempel How to enjoy local arts, culture, food, fitness, and more while practicing social distancing. Wear Your Mask
A Guide To Summer Grilling In Dallas Eve Hill-Agnus, Aileen Jimenez, and Kathy Wise The time has come to light those grills. Let's give you some new ideas about how to make the most of this unprecedented summer. Fire It Up
Enjoy Dallas’ Finest Beer, Wine, and Cocktails From Home Eve Hill-Agnus and Rosin Saez Brewery drive-thrus, cocktail kits, and the home bar essentials you’ll want to have when the mood for a tipple strikes. Drink Safely
Don’t Skip These Dallas Drive-Thrus Abby Blasingame Some are temporary, crafted in the age of COVID-19. Others are local mainstays. A couple are technically drive-ins. But all offer good eats without the need to leave your car. Pull Up
Politics & Government We Should Still Sell DFW Airport By Tim Rogers | 3 months ago A new article in The Atlantic explores the idea on a national scale.
Transportation Staring at a Shortfall, DART Weighs Returning Service to Normal By Matt Goodman | 4 months ago Ridership is down, but is that because DART reduced its bus and rail services so heavily?
Urbanism Houston Continues to Do Dallas’ Urbanism Homework By Peter Simek | 4 months ago The city is set to adopt new ordinances that would help reverse decades of car-centric development
Urbanism What a NIMBY Victory in Plano Means for the Future of Urban Planning in Texas By Peter Simek | 4 months ago After a long legal battle, Plano will trash its forward-thinking Plano Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan. That's a loss for the entire North Texas region.
Good Public Transit How Much Can Public Transit Be Blamed for COVID-19 Outbreaks? By Peter Simek | 4 months ago Studies have shown that public transit may not be a 'superspreader,' but that doesn't mean that there's no risk.
Transportation Poll: Should We Rename Lamar Street to Botham Jean Boulevard? By Tim Rogers | 5 months ago That would certainly make DPD business cards look interesting.
