Home to over 294,000 residents, Plano is in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) region.

Over 14,000 businesses and 72 Forbes Global 2000 companies operate or are headquartered within Plano, making the city one of the nation's top job creation centers. Much of the business workforce commutes to the city for work.

Recognizing the need for greater regional connection, Plano residents voted to join DART in 1983. Express and local bus service began in the mid-80s. DART Rail’s Red Line arrived in December 2002.

Currently, DART’s transit service in Plano includes two light rail stations, two bus transit centers, eight bus routes, and six GoLink zones. Customers can park and ride at Parker Road Station, the Jack Hatchell Transit Center, and the Northwest Plano Park & Ride. During weekday peak hours, both the Red and Orange lines go to and from Parker Road Station, giving Plano riders an eight-minute frequency between the city and Downtown Dallas.

The agency piloted GoLink in Plano’s Legacy West district, before expanding the on-demand service to other cities. DART further selected Plano for its first GoLink zone-to-zone pilot program, which allows riders to travel between the Far North Plano, Legacy West, and North Central Plano/Chase Oaks GoLink zones in one trip without changing vehicles at a hub.

Once the Silver Line Regional Rail opens, Plano will be home to two stations at Shiloh Road and 12th Street. DART is also adding a new aerial infill light rail stop at 12th Street Station. DART will store and service the eight Silver Line vehicles at the new Shiloh Road Equipment Maintenance Facility, which is under construction near its namesake rail station.

In Q4 FY 2024, DART ridership in Plano included:

• 199,722 boardings on bus routes 234, 236, 239, 241, 247, 254, 308, and 883.
• 213,775 boardings on DART Light Rail at Parker Road and Downtown Plano stations.
• 102,932 boardings across 6 GoLink zones and the Plano zone-to-zone pilot: Legacy West, Far North Plano, North Central Plano/Chase Oaks, South Central Plano, East Plano, and East Telecom.

New life for Historic Downtown Plano

The arrival of DART Light Rail in 2002 spurred the revitalization of Plano’s historic downtown area, with Downtown Plano Station located off 15th Street, next to Haggard Park, in the heart of the district. For more than two decades, the city has taken an active role in the redevelopment of historical buildings while guiding the addition of multifamily residential properties near the rail station that have increased foot traffic to downtown restaurants, shops, and small businesses.

Through a few decades of hard work and committed residents, Downtown Plano has reemerged as an exciting and vibrant place. The district is alive with activity during the day, at night, and on the weekends. The city and downtown merchants work together to offer large and small special events regularly held in Haggard Park and McCall Plaza.

Downtown Plano is beginning to extend south along K Avenue toward DART’s future 12th Street Station. The new apartments are adjacent to both the Silver and Red line stops, and other mixed-use developments are planned nearby.

Paul N. Wageman and M. Nathan Barbera represent the City of Plano on the DART Board of Directors.

Home to over 294,000 residents, Plano is in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) region.

Over 14,000 businesses and 72 Forbes Global 2000 companies operate or are headquartered within Plano, making the city one of the nation's top job creation centers. Much of the business workforce commutes to the city for work.

Recognizing the need for greater regional connection, Plano residents voted to join DART in 1983. Express and local bus service began in the mid-80s. DART Rail’s Red Line arrived in December 2002.

Currently, DART’s transit service in Plano includes two light rail stations, two bus transit centers, eight bus routes, and six GoLink zones. Customers can park and ride at Parker Road Station, the Jack Hatchell Transit Center, and the Northwest Plano Park & Ride. During weekday peak hours, both the Red and Orange lines go to and from Parker Road Station, giving Plano riders an eight-minute frequency between the city and Downtown Dallas.

The agency piloted GoLink in Plano’s Legacy West district, before expanding the on-demand service to other cities. DART further selected Plano for its first GoLink zone-to-zone pilot program, which allows riders to travel between the Far North Plano, Legacy West, and North Central Plano/Chase Oaks GoLink zones in one trip without changing vehicles at a hub.

Once the Silver Line Regional Rail opens, Plano will be home to two stations at Shiloh Road and 12th Street. DART is also adding a new aerial infill light rail stop at 12th Street Station. DART will store and service the eight Silver Line vehicles at the new Shiloh Road Equipment Maintenance Facility, which is under construction near its namesake rail station.

In Q4 FY 2024, DART ridership in Plano included:

• 199,722 boardings on bus routes 234, 236, 239, 241, 247, 254, 308, and 883.
• 213,775 boardings on DART Light Rail at Parker Road and Downtown Plano stations.
• 102,932 boardings across 6 GoLink zones and the Plano zone-to-zone pilot: Legacy West, Far North Plano, North Central Plano/Chase Oaks, South Central Plano, East Plano, and East Telecom.

New life for Historic Downtown Plano

The arrival of DART Light Rail in 2002 spurred the revitalization of Plano’s historic downtown area, with Downtown Plano Station located off 15th Street, next to Haggard Park, in the heart of the district. For more than two decades, the city has taken an active role in the redevelopment of historical buildings while guiding the addition of multifamily residential properties near the rail station that have increased foot traffic to downtown restaurants, shops, and small businesses.

Through a few decades of hard work and committed residents, Downtown Plano has reemerged as an exciting and vibrant place. The district is alive with activity during the day, at night, and on the weekends. The city and downtown merchants work together to offer large and small special events regularly held in Haggard Park and McCall Plaza.

Downtown Plano is beginning to extend south along K Avenue toward DART’s future 12th Street Station. The new apartments are adjacent to both the Silver and Red line stops, and other mixed-use developments are planned nearby.

Paul N. Wageman and M. Nathan Barbera represent the City of Plano on the DART Board of Directors.

Home to over 294,000 residents, Plano is in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) region.

Over 14,000 businesses and 72 Forbes Global 2000 companies operate or are headquartered within Plano, making the city one of the nation's top job creation centers. Much of the business workforce commutes to the city for work.

Recognizing the need for greater regional connection, Plano residents voted to join DART in 1983. Express and local bus service began in the mid-80s. DART Rail’s Red Line arrived in December 2002.

Currently, DART’s transit service in Plano includes two light rail stations, two bus transit centers, eight bus routes, and six GoLink zones. Customers can park and ride at Parker Road Station, the Jack Hatchell Transit Center, and the Northwest Plano Park & Ride. During weekday peak hours, both the Red and Orange lines go to and from Parker Road Station, giving Plano riders an eight-minute frequency between the city and Downtown Dallas.

The agency piloted GoLink in Plano’s Legacy West district, before expanding the on-demand service to other cities. DART further selected Plano for its first GoLink zone-to-zone pilot program, which allows riders to travel between the Far North Plano, Legacy West, and North Central Plano/Chase Oaks GoLink zones in one trip without changing vehicles at a hub.

Once the Silver Line Regional Rail opens, Plano will be home to two stations at Shiloh Road and 12th Street. DART is also adding a new aerial infill light rail stop at 12th Street Station. DART will store and service the eight Silver Line vehicles at the new Shiloh Road Equipment Maintenance Facility, which is under construction near its namesake rail station.

In Q4 FY 2024, DART ridership in Plano included:

• 199,722 boardings on bus routes 234, 236, 239, 241, 247, 254, 308, and 883.
• 213,775 boardings on DART Light Rail at Parker Road and Downtown Plano stations.
• 102,932 boardings across 6 GoLink zones and the Plano zone-to-zone pilot: Legacy West, Far North Plano, North Central Plano/Chase Oaks, South Central Plano, East Plano, and East Telecom.

New life for Historic Downtown Plano

The arrival of DART Light Rail in 2002 spurred the revitalization of Plano’s historic downtown area, with Downtown Plano Station located off 15th Street, next to Haggard Park, in the heart of the district. For more than two decades, the city has taken an active role in the redevelopment of historical buildings while guiding the addition of multifamily residential properties near the rail station that have increased foot traffic to downtown restaurants, shops, and small businesses.

Through a few decades of hard work and committed residents, Downtown Plano has reemerged as an exciting and vibrant place. The district is alive with activity during the day, at night, and on the weekends. The city and downtown merchants work together to offer large and small special events regularly held in Haggard Park and McCall Plaza.

Downtown Plano is beginning to extend south along K Avenue toward DART’s future 12th Street Station. The new apartments are adjacent to both the Silver and Red line stops, and other mixed-use developments are planned nearby.

Paul N. Wageman and M. Nathan Barbera represent the City of Plano on the DART Board of Directors.