With North Texas projected to gain another 4 million residents over the next 25 years, regional leaders say cities must move beyond piecemeal efforts and adopt a unified strategy to meet growing transportation demands.
The Regional Transportation Council is urging a shift from individual city planning to a broader regional approach, saying the existing model—centered on the efforts of three separate transit agencies—is not sustainable.
Michael Morris, transportation director for the North Central Texas Council of Governments, said cities served by DART are contributing more than their fair share for public transportation. He emphasized the need for a more equitable system.
But some officials are urging caution. Plano Mayor John Muns noted that a bill under consideration in Austin could redirect some DART funds toward general transportation projects. He said it's premature to make major changes before the legislation is resolved.
Council members ultimately voted to continue developing a regional plan over the next two years, with the goal of revisiting the issue during the 2027 legislative session.
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