A Cold Day at Operations

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A Cold Day at Operations

Black ice, mechanical failures, and freezing temps can bring a city to a standstill—but not DART. In this episode of Mobility in Motion, we take you inside the Operations Control Center, where quick-thinking crews work around the clock to keep buses and trains moving, and to prepare the system for a future shaped by climate change.

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