UNT Dallas station

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UNT Dallas
UNT Dallas Station September 2019 1.jpg
General information
Location7300 University Hills Road, Dallas, Texas
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Operated by DART Light Rail
Line(s) Blue Line
Connections Inland Port GoLink Zone (M-Sun)
Inland Port Connect GoLink Zone (M-F)
Glenn Heights GoLink Zone (M-F)
History
OpenedOctober 24, 2016 (2016-10-24)
Services
Preceding station Dallas Area Rapid Transit logo.svg Dallas Area Rapid Transit Following station
Terminus Blue Line Camp Wisdom
Location
UNT Dallas station

UNT Dallas station is a DART Light Rail in Dallas, Texas. It is located on the University of North Texas at Dallas campus at 7300 University Hills Road, and serves as the southern terminus of the Blue Line. It was constructed as part of the Southern Oak Cliff extension, and opened on October 24, 2016 [1] along with the Camp Wisdom station. [2] DART has hoped that this extension will help spur development south of Ledbetter along the new corridor to UNT Dallas. [3] Bus access, kiss & ride access, general parking, and handicap parking will be provided at both stations of this new extension.

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History

Ground was broken for the South Oak Cliff extension, including this station, on October 6, 2014. [4]

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References

  1. Chiquillo, Julieta (24 October 2016). "Students, workers try new commutes as DART takes rail line to UNT Dallas". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  2. Formby, Brandon (2014-10-07). "Construction begins on Blue Line extension". dallasnews.com. Retrieved 2015-12-21.
  3. "DART South Oak Cliff Extension Page". Dallas Area Rapid Transit. Retrieved 8 July 2016.
  4. "DART South Oak Cliff Extension Page". Dallas Area Rapid Transit. Retrieved 8 July 2016.

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