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Reporting on the projects, policies, and history shaping transportation across Dallas, Fort Worth, and Arlington.
Fort Worth Transit History and the Case for Heritage Preservation
From interurban electric lines to modern TEXRail, Fort Worth's transit story is a roadmap for preserving regional mobility heritage.
Inside DART's Expansion: Silver Line, D2 Subway, and the Next Decade
Dallas Area Rapid Transit's capital pipeline is the largest in its history. Here's what's funded, what's under construction, and what's still on the board.
The Trinity Railway Express: A Quiet Workhorse Between Two Cities
TRE has linked Dallas and Fort Worth since 1996. Here's how it operates, who rides it, and where it fits in the next era of DFW rail.
DFW Highway Construction: The Projects Reshaping Regional Mobility
From the I-635 East rebuild to the Southern Gateway deck park, here are the highway projects defining North Texas roadways through the late 2020s.
The Lost Streetcars of Fort Worth — and What They Built
Fort Worth's streetcar grid shaped neighborhoods that still define the city. A look at what was, what was lost, and what survives in form.
Modernizing Downtown Dallas: Streets, Decks, and the Central Core
Downtown Dallas is in the middle of its biggest infrastructure overhaul since the 1960s. Here's the playbook reshaping the central business district.
Arlington's Entertainment District: Mobility Without a Train
Arlington is the largest U.S. city without fixed-route public transit. Here's how the Entertainment District actually moves people on game day.
Inside NCTCOG: How North Texas Plans for 11 Million People
The North Central Texas Council of Governments shapes long-range transportation policy for one of the fastest-growing regions in the country.
Public Transportation Accessibility in Fort Worth
Trinity Metro is rebuilding around a more accessible network. Here's where the system stands on equity, ADA compliance, and rider experience.
Historic Railroad Lines Through DFW: A Map That Still Matters
The freight and passenger rail map drawn between 1870 and 1910 still defines how goods and people move through North Texas today.
Transit-Oriented Development in DFW: From Mockingbird to Mercantile
TOD in North Texas has matured from a buzzword into a real submarket. Here's what's getting built and what's actually working.
Infrastructure Spending in North Texas: Where the Money Goes
Federal IIJA dollars, state allocations, and local bond programs converge in North Texas. Here's how the spending stack actually works.