University Park officials are set to vote Tuesday evening on whether to call a special election that could remove the city from Dallas Area Rapid Transit, joining a growing list of cities reconsidering their relationship with the regional agency. If approved, the May 2 election would allow voters to decide whether University Park should dissolve its DART membership. The city would join Highland Park, Irving, Farmers Branch and Plano, all of which have scheduled or considered similar elections this spring. Council members and residents have raised concerns about the cost of DART’s one‑cent sales tax, the agency’s governance structure and the limited level of service the city currently receives. Since joining DART in 1983, University Park has contributed more than $100 million in local sales tax revenue to support the system. Currently, DART operates the GoLink Park Cities on-demand service, which connects riders to SMU/Mockingbird Station. Bus route 237 runs along Preston Road, and two SMU Express Shuttles are jointly operated by DART and Southern Methodist University. If voters approve the city’s withdrawal in May, DART services in University Park would end immediately, though the city would continue making payments on its share of DART-related debt. DART leaders outlined recent changes within the agency, including shifts in governance, investments in vehicle upgrades, increased security, and efforts to better allocate service and address equity among member cities. The ordinance on Tuesday’s agenda would formally set the May 2 special election and begin notifying state agencies and preparing polling locations in partnership with Dallas County. DART Addison Dec 3, 2025 Addison decides not to hold election on DART withdrawal Plano Nov 5, 2025 Plano voters to decide whether to withdraw from DART Dart Nov 4, 2025 Highland Park and Farmers Branch set May vote on DART exit ...read more read less