12 Possible Rail Stations in Irving and Farmer's Branch

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Notice from DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit):

The Northwest Corridor to Irving/DFW continues with its Environmental Analysis, which includes the process to identify a corridor alignment. The Environmental Analysis process will provide more detailed information about the project's alignment, station locations, operations, and the environmental impacts associated with the project.

Corridor Background:
• 1983 - NW Corridor identified in DART Final Service Plan

• 1989 - DART Transit System Plan includes rail to North Irving

• 2000 - Northwest Corridor MIS (Major Investment Study) approved by DART Board, including an LRT line to serve N. Irving and DFW Airport in response to significant new development in area.

• 2002/2003 - Alternative LRT alignments identified through city of Irving and into DFW airport, varying from MIS alignment.

• 2004 - Initiate Environmental Analysis/conceptual engineering process.

– Public Meeting # 1, January 21, 2004

– Public Meeting # 2, April 28, 2004

– Public Meeting # 3, November 10, 2004

The next public meeting is scheduled for November 10, 2004. The public meeting will provide an opportunity for official public input and help define any issues to be addressed during the Environmental Process.

For more information, contact DART Community Affairs at 214-749-2543

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