Dallas Ramps Up Innovations On Expanding Rail Network

摘要

Driven by steady ridership growth, Dallas Area Rapid Transit is on a roll, using alternative project delivery methods and composite materials as it expands its light-rail system and upgrades its commuter rail. DART opened the first 5.4 miles of the 14-mile Orange Line light-rail route in July five months early using design-build for the first time (see related story, ENR Texas & Louisiana, p. TX79). The opening came just weeks after Dallas hosted the American Public Transportation Association's annual rail conference.