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Plano could cancel DART withdrawal election as funding plan advances

After months of negotiations, Plano and other member cities that called for withdrawal elections from the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Agency may move to rescind them following a series of regional meetings this week.

What happened: In the latest step, the Regional Transportation Council, a 45-member group of area transportation leaders, approved at a Feb. 12 meeting dedicating $180 million towards regional transit agencies, including about $75 million to help fund DART’s new proposed funding model. Additionally, Dallas City Council voted Feb. 11 to reduce the city’s voting share on the DART board to 45% and give up its majority control.

What you need to know: Plano Mayor John Muns said Feb. 13 that while several steps still require approval from the state legislature in its next session, these recent decisions represent a “good compromise” for DART member cities. Muns said Plano City Council could consider approving a new interlocal agreement, at its Feb. 23 meeting, but that timeline may shift depending on final details.

 
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Jashan serves fine Indian cuisine in Plano

Jashan recently opened in Plano’s Shops at Legacy North, according to a restaurant representative.

On the menu: The restaurant offers an Indian fine dining experience including a 14-course tasting menu featuring starters, small plates, chef specials, main dishes and desserts.

  • 7401 Lone Star Drive, Ste. B120, Plano

 
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JetBlue Airways to add year-round flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Florida

JetBlue Airways will launch year-round flights from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

The gist: According to a news release, the largest carrier at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport will launch daily, year-round flights to DFW Airport starting March 12, following its initial announcement as a spring break-only service.

Additional daily frequency flights have been added from DFW Airport, running from March 12-23.

What they're saying: “These additions reflect the momentum we’ve built in Florida and our continued investment in Fort Lauderdale as a key gateway in our network,”
said Dave Jehn, JetBlue’s vice president of network planning and airline partnerships.

More details: The year-round flights from Florida to Texas will depart at 8:35 p.m. and arrive at 10:53 p.m, while departures from DFW Airport will leave at 6:15 a.m. and land in Florida at 9:55 a.m.

Afternoon departures will be available during the March 12-23 period, according to the website.

 
Metro News Monday
Prosper park plan rejected, $2M Denton County roadwork moves forward: 6 Dallas-Fort Worth updates

From road construction in Denton County to policy changes in Frisco, here’s a look at some of the latest news from Community Impact's Dallas-Fort Worth coverage areas.

Prosper rejects plans for a 7-acre neighborhood park

Crayola Experience at Shops of Willow Bend in Plano temporarily closed

Pizza, pancakes and Philly cheesesteaks: 6 Dallas-Fort Worth restaurant updates

Denton County Commissioners Court approve $2M bid for construction on FM 407, I-35W intersection


New Fort Worth shopping center to feature pizza, liquor store, dentist's office

Frisco Public Library designates ‘free expression areas’

 

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