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"Fast, Medium, Slow" Dallas Transit

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Real Estate Agent with United Real Estate Dallas TREC# 0544069

This evening, the Dallas Architectural Forum presents a moderated panel discussion about Dallas transit in three speed categories: "Fast, Medium, Slow." Panelists will discuss the impact of three transportation systems.

 

FAST - BULLET TRAIN

Recently, Federal rail officials approved a high speed rail corridor between Dallas and Houston. The Dallas Observer published an interesting article about one of the proposed routes within the corridor. The article is worth the read! There are still a few hurdles to overcome before the bullet train becomes a reality. 

 

MEDIUM - DART LIGHT RAIL SYSTEM

The DART light rail system connecting Dallas suburbs with the City of Dallas has spawned billions of dollars of private mixed use business development. Tonight is an opportunity to learn more about upcoming DART related development in the Dallas area.

 

SLOW - DART TROLLEY SYSTEM

With last Summer's expansion of the Free Uptown M-Line Trolley, riders can travel from Uptown to Klyde Warren Park.  Amy Gibson Tharp, President of Uptown Dallas will be a member of tonight's panel discussion.

 

DALLAS ARCHITECTURAL FORUM, founded in the late nineties, shares information and creates conversation about design and architecture in the Dallas area. Everyone with an interest in these topics is invited to join.

 

"Fast, Medium, Slow"

Presented by

Dallas Architectural Forum

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

6:15 PM

Dallas Center for Architecture

1909 Woodall Rodgers Freeway

Free Admission

Posted by

 Sharon Parisi,  Realtor®

Helping Dallas area buyers and sellers meet their real estate needs

214-450-3742

Sharon@sharonparisi.com

United Real Estate

Nicole Doty - Gilbert Real Estate Expert
Zion Realty - Gilbert, AZ
Broker/Owner of Zion Realty ZionRealtyAZ.com

I am a fan of public transit however that's really the one downside to living in the Phoenix metro area. We have a light rail and bus service but the urban sprawl still has most people commuting in their own vehicles. Public transportation isn't a popular choice. 

Oct 27, 2015 01:59 AM
Sharon Parisi
United Real Estate Dallas - Dallas, TX
Dallas Homes

It took Dallas citizens about 20 years of voting against a light rail system, before people realized we had to have more than a bus system. I moved to Dallas from Chicago and found it interesting that no one thought Dallas would grow to a metro population of  6,700,991. 

Oct 27, 2015 02:30 AM
Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert
Richmond, TX

Sharon,

 I think good mass transportation will be even more important in the coming years! I am so glad you made it out of the storm!

Oct 27, 2015 07:23 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Sharon I would love to ride on all three just for the experience, forget the benefit of not being stuck in traffic:),Endre

Oct 28, 2015 02:28 PM
Sharon Parisi
United Real Estate Dallas - Dallas, TX
Dallas Homes

Yolanda, I agree with you!

Oct 28, 2015 02:35 PM
Sharon Parisi
United Real Estate Dallas - Dallas, TX
Dallas Homes

Endre, the trolleys are great fun and an easy way for residents and visitors to get to work or play activities. Downtown Dallas has become a destination filled with social and cultural activities.  The DART light rail system allows residents to ride downtown and connect with the trolley system.

Oct 28, 2015 02:40 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

This will have to progress for the better eventually or go the way of the dinosaurs.

Oct 28, 2015 04:40 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

I really like trolleys as well! Such a unique cultural icon of transportation in its own way.

Oct 28, 2015 04:41 PM
Sharon Parisi
United Real Estate Dallas - Dallas, TX
Dallas Homes

Laura, Dallas street cars  were retired many years ago and brought back by necessity and popular demand.

Oct 28, 2015 04:45 PM