Nathaniel Ford Sr. began his first day as President and CEO of Dallas Area Rapid Transit, promising visibility and accessibility while facing questions regarding his previous leadership at the Jacksonville Transportation Authority.
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Oak Cliff Chamber Summit Brings Together Leaders to Discuss Regional Transportation
The Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce brought together transportation experts, policymakers and business leaders for its 2026 Transportation Summit, connecting regional perspectives on infrastructure, public transit and economic opportunity. The gathering explored how coordinated investments and partnerships can better connect communities across Dallas and North Texas.
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Why I voted for Nat Ford to lead DART
By Randall Bryant, DART Board Chair Leaders in every profession know that good talent is hard to find and great talent is almost impossible. Nathaniel “Nat” Ford, Sr., the incoming […]
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DART Selects Nathaniel P. Ford Sr. To Lead Transit Agency
The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Board of Directors appointed Nathaniel P. Ford Sr., formerly the CEO of the Jacksonville Transportation Authority, as the agency’s next president and chief executive officer in a 9-4 vote.
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Jeff Bass Named to DART Board of Directors by City of Garland
Jeff Bass, a former Garland City Council representative, has been appointed to the DART Board of Directors, replacing Marc Abraham.
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Randall Bryant Elected as Youngest DART Board Chair at 38
Randall Bryant, a prominent figure in Dallas’s business and political landscape, has been elected as the new Board Chair of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Board of Directors, bringing a fresh perspective and a strong background in local community advocacy to the post.
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They’re Coming for Our Commute: Lawmakers Threaten to Gut DART
New legislative threats to DART could now jeopardize operational cost funding, eliminate roughly 5,800 jobs, reduce access to the public transit system and significantly damage the economy across North Texas […]
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DART Board Struggles with Governance Changes, Budget Concerns
The DART Board of Directors has voted to increase the budget for the new Silver Line project, but still has a stalemate over proposed legislation for governance and funding priorities.
