Dallas College North Lake Campus station

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Dallas College North Lake Campus
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Orange Line train awaiting departure.
General information
Location1770 W. Walnut Hill Ln.
Irving, Texas 75038
Coordinates 32°52′30″N96°58′03″W / 32.87513°N 96.967469°W / 32.87513; -96.967469
Owned by Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Platforms2 side platforms
Connections Bus-logo.svg DART : 229, 231, and 255
North Central Irving GoLink Zone (M-Sun)
Construction
Structure typeAt Grade
Parking194 spaces [1]
Bicycle facilities1 bike rack
AccessibleYes
History
OpenedDecember 3, 2012 [2]
Services
Preceding station Dallas Area Rapid Transit logo.svg Dallas Area Rapid Transit Following station
Belt Line
toward DFW Airport
Orange Line Hidden Ridge
toward Parker Road
Location
Dallas College North Lake Campus station

Dallas College North Lake Campus station (formerly North Lake College station) is a DART Light Rail station in the Las Colinas development of Irving, Texas. The station is on the Orange Line and serves Dallas College North Lake Campus. [1]

Contents

The station's artwork and landscaping, which depicts mesquite trees, was designed by former North Lake College instructor Chris Fulmer. [3] [4]

History

On July 30, 2012, the first phase of the Orange Line, which ran from Bachman to Irving Convention Center, opened. As part of the opening, three bus routes were moved from North Irving Transit Center to the future North Lake College station. [5]

On December 3, 2012, Orange Line service was extended to North Lake College and Belt Line. [2]

In 2020, the Dallas County Community College District announced that it would merge its seven constituent institutions, including North Lake College, into a single institution, Dallas College. [6] Following the merger, North Lake College was renamed to Dallas College North Lake Campus. On October 12, 2021, following a request from Dallas College, North Lake College station was also renamed. [7]

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References

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  2. 1 2 Leszcynski, Ray (2012-12-03). "Big day for DART as routes are extended to Rowlett, D/FW Airport". The Dallas Morning News . A. H. Belo Corporation. Archived from the original on 2013-09-21.
  3. "Open the Possibilities: Discover the art along the Orange Line" (PDF). Dallas Area Rapid Transit . Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-10-18.
  4. "Local Artist Profile: Chris Bergquist Fulmer". CBSDFW . CBS Television Stations. 2011-07-11. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
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