Farmers Branch to study microtransit alternatives; staff recommends Via City staff told council an RFI returned three feasible microtransit options and recommended Via. Council directed staff to pursue a deeper review of Via and further analysis of costs, ADA service, and coverage after hearing estimates of roughly $2.53.0 million annually versus the city's current DART contribution of about $25 million.

Farmers Branch is considering a major shift in public transit options, with staff recommending Via as a promising alternative to DART, potentially saving millions!

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Farmers Branch public commenter criticizes DART handling; council schedules closed executive session A resident criticized the council's handling of Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) discussions and urged placing DART items on a full council agenda. The council later announced a closed executive session to seek legal advice on DART and other matters and recessed to the city manager's office.

A Farmers Branch resident is calling out the City Council for behind-the-scenes DART discussions, demanding transparency and a full vote from the community.

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Residents urge Farmers Branch Council to delay DART exit election if no agreement by Feb. 27 Three residents urged the council to pull the planned May ballot measure on leaving DART unless a new agreement is finalized by Feb. 27, arguing postponement until November would preserve leverage and allow the city to learn from peer cities.

Farmers Branch residents are pushing for a delay on a crucial May election regarding DART, urging the council to wait until February 27 to preserve their negotiating power.

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Farmers Branch frames DART membership for voters, outlines alternative transit plans Mayor Terry Lynn said Farmers Branch voters will decide whether to stay in Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) and that staff have issued a Request for Information (RFI) for alternative service models designed to preserve paratransit and on‑demand connectivity if the city exits the DART system.

Farmers Branch residents will soon decide their transit future as Mayor Terry Lynn reveals plans for a public vote on DART membership and alternative transportation options.

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