March 24, 2010
Dallas transit executives recently warned about the impact a slow economy is having on bus and rail services.
Dallas, Texas (WiredPRNews.com) – Dallas transit officials have expressed concerns over the impact of the economy on local bus and rail services. As reported by the Dallas Morning News, executives with the Dallas Area Rapid Transit warned this […]
February 21, 2010
The city received federal grants for area streetcar and construction projects.
Dallas, Texas (WiredPRNews.com) – Federal grants in the sum of $43 million were granted for streetcar and construction projects in North Texas on Wednesday. As reported by the Dallas Morning News, the grants awarded for a downtown Dallas streetcar and State Highway 161 construction will […]
February 12, 2010
A teenager was reportedly attacked in a bus tunnel as security guards watched the incident without intervening.
Seattle (WiredPRNews.com) – A teenager was reportedly attacked in a bus tunnel as security guards looked on without intervening. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the 15-year-old girl was beaten and robbed as the guards are shown by […]
February 4, 2010
The city may see plans get under way for a subway station downtown.
Dallas, Texas (WiredPRNews.com) – Dallas city planners are considering plans for further developments in the area that may include a subway station downtown. As reported by NBC DFW News, the subway plans of Dallas Area Rapid Transit are being considered as a possible […]
May 10, 2009
The head of the transit authority is set to ban cell phone use by operators.
Wired PR News – Following a Massachusetts trolley collision, in which the conductor reportedly admitted to texting beforehand, the head of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority announced plans to ban the use of cell phones by operators of buses and trains, […]
January 16, 2009
Congress has approved the release of remaining bailout funds, which will aid in Obama recovery plan.
Wired PR News.com – Congress has approved the release of the remaining $350 billion in bailout funds previously allocated to assist the financial industry, so that it may go towards President Elect Barack Obama’s economic recovery plan. As reported by […]
January 10, 2009
The number of individuals utilizing DART transportation in Dallas remains at a record high despite significant gas price declines.
Wired PR News.com – The astronomical increases in gas prices in the previous year persuaded many in Dallas to rely more heavily on the city’s public transit system. However, as reported by CBS 11 News, the recent […]
