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DART suspends rail service for 4 days due to winter weather in Dallas

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In anticipation of the severe winter weather that's anticipated to cross Dallas-Fort Worth in the next few days, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is suspending rail operations for four days, from Thursday February 3 to Sunday February 6.

According to a release, they're taking this step for the safety of passengers and employees. The agency is recommending that passengers avoid travel entirely whenever possible.

Buses will still be running, but will operate on a Sunday schedule.

DART calls this "Operating Scenario 2," and will implement 14 shuttle bus routes between rail stations, with shuttle bus service every 45 minutes.

For service in the Central Business District (CBD), Route 960 is a Downtown Circulator serving West End, Akard, St. Paul, and Pearl/Arts District stations. Look for the red "Rail Disruption" bus stop signs located near each station to board a shuttle bus.

The routes can be found online at www.dart.org/winterweather.

DART bus routes will operate on normal Sunday schedules with limited service added on express routes 306, 308, 378 and 383, from 5 am-9 pm.

The Trinity Railway Express (TRE) will operate regular service.

The Dallas Streetcar will not operate, but there will be a shuttle bus running to and from EBJ Union Station and the Bishop Arts District, making all stops.

GoLink on-demand service will operate on a Sunday schedule with service from 5 am-8 pm. Sunday service is available in the Rylie, Inland Port, Park Cities, North Dallas, Northwest Dallas, and West Dallas zones.

Weekday service will resume on Monday, February 7.

The IPTMA Inland Port Connect Zone will operate from 5 am–8 pm Thursday and Friday. All subscription trips will be canceled for DART Paratransit with the exception of trips for medical purposes (IE, dialysis treatment). Customers who need to book trips for Monday can call 214-515-7272 or go online at www.dart.org/ridepara.

To help riders stay warm and provide travel planning assistance, DART transit centers will be open from 5 am-9 pm. Face masks must be worn over the mouth and nose by passengers, operators, and contractors at all times. Social distancing will also be enforced.

Riders can stay informed about service changes by registering for DART Alerts at www.dart.org.

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Fun times in the city

Dallas swings a spot on new list of most fun cities in U.S. for 2024

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Dallas just wants to have fun, according to WalletHub's new ranking of the most fun cities in America in 2024.

The annual report ranked Dallas No. 31 out of 182 U.S. cities.

WalletHub's experts compared each city using 65 metrics to determine their level of "fun." Metrics were split among three main categories: entertainment and recreation, nightlife and parties, and cost.

According to the study's findings, Dallas was 24th nationally in the category for nightlife and parties, and ranked No. 39 in the "entertainment and recreation" category. That may be especially alluring for anyone who wants to explore the city's vast entertainment opportunities (especially during the holiday season), family-friendly recreational activities, top dining destinations, and more. Plus, Dallas is home to entertainment juggernauts like the State Fair of Texas and TopGolf.

Dallas performed poorly in the overall cost category, earning No. 114 out of all 182 cities. However, this category mostly compares flat costs rather than affordability based on local cost of living.

Potential new Dallasites should do their research before deciding to move here, rather than basing their decision on short trips and vacations alone. But we won't blame them for wanting to live in one of the best cities in the world.

"The top cities offer affordable options for year-round fun for their residents, which is good for residents’ wallets and their mental health," said WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo in the report.

Austin (No. 6) and Houston (No. 9) were the only Texas cities to earn a spot in the top 10 most fun U.S. cities list. Austin moved up one spot from last year, while Houston made a 10-place jump.

Other fun-filled Texas cities that made it in the top 100 are El Paso (No. 53), Fort Worth (No. 55), Plano (No. 78), Arlington (No. 79), and Corpus Christi (No. 99).

The top 10 most fun U.S. cities are:

No. 1 – Las Vegas, Nevada
No. 2 – Orlando, Florida
No. 3 – Miami, Florida
No. 4 – Atlanta, Georgia
No. 5 – New Orleans, Louisiana
No. 6 – Austin, Texas
No. 7 – San Francisco, California
No. 8 – Chicago, Illinois
No. 9 – Houston, Texas
No. 10 – New York City, New York

Cities were evaluated based on the number of attractions per capita, nightlife activities per capita, the average prices for eating at a restaurant or buying a movie ticket, and more. Data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, The Trust for Public Land, and the Council for Community and Economic Research, among others.

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