You don’t have to look far to see Texas’ love affair with highway expansion. Dallas loved I-635 so much they made a second 635 underneath the first one and charged a premium to use it. I-35 is undergoing a similar expansion. The two-lane highway is a nightmare during rush hour, sometimes doubling travel times. Saying […] ...
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The DART Commuter’s Wishlist
If you’ve ever had your life sucked away by I-35, you’re probably open to alternatives. Desperate for a solution for my commute from Dallas to Denton, I turned to the DART. And after a few weeks of intermittent transit commuting, there have been plenty of upsides. Relaxing on a 45-minute train ride is a huge […] ...
A Roadmap for a Greener and Public Transit-friendly Dallas
Combatting climate change is an uphill battle. It’s a threat that requires large-scale restructuring of the daily lives of billions of people, including how we get around. So where do we start? Well, the Frontier Group, a U.S. non-profit think tank, recently published a 50-step plan to reform policies and transition the country to carbon-free […] ...
Surveying the Specialty Shops of Dallas
When faced with a new place to eat, broad menus can become a frustrating hit-and-miss experience. But at these five Dallas shops, you can ease your decision fatigue knowing that no matter what you get, they specialize in it. These shops all share this simple rule of thumb: If you’re going to do something, do it well. […] ...
Realizing the Potential of the Trinity River
In a recent interview for Dallas Towers, Dallas City Councilman Philip Kingston mentioned that the Trinity River should be the envy of all of Texas. And he’s absolutely right. For a roadmap on revitalizing the Trinity River, let’s look at how Austin’s Lady Bird Lake has evolved. Austin’s Lady Bird Lake, created by damming the […] ...