Overview
- Addison, University Park, and Highland Park held withdrawal elections Saturday on whether to stay in Dallas Area Rapid Transit.
- State law requires DART to stop service inside any city that votes to leave once results are certified, with Addison’s certification reported for May 12.
- Addison has a $1.85 million a year deal with Via for Addison Orbit, an app-booked van service that can drop riders at seven DART stops just outside the city.
- The financial stakes are large as Addison contributed $17.6 million in FY2025, University Park sent $6.4 million, and Highland Park has paid more than $114 million since 1983, while sales tax tied to debt would continue after an exit.
- The choice could change daily commutes for residents who depend on DART to reach jobs in Dallas, including riders who cannot drive because of health conditions.