STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: May 11, 2022
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Mayor and City Council Office
EXECUTIVE: Kimberly Bizor Tolbert
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SUBJECT
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Consideration of a resolution supporting Dallas Area Rapid Transit (“DART”) free fare program to provide cost-free rides on DART’s bus and rail transit system to kindergarten through twelfth grade students - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
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BACKGROUND
DART is in the early stages of researching and studying the feasibility of a Student Transit Program, including considerations of financial, operational, legal, and security factors.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On April 18, 2022, the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee supported forwarding this item to City Council for consideration.
FISCAL INFORMATION
No cost consideration to the City.