DART
Activation will silence train horns in Addison, Coppell and Dallas first, with Carrollton, Richardson, and Plano to follow as testing of vehicles, crossings and track will continue with DART aiming to open for passenger service before the end of the year, the agency reported July 28.
DART is preparing to open its Silver Line Regional Rail to passengers before the end of the year. But before it does, many of those future passengers will experience a quieter experience as the train makes its way across the tracks.
DART partnered with the FRA and six of the seven cities that the Silver Line traverses to establish a quiet zone ordinance along most of the 26-mile rail alignment. During testing, trains are required to sound their horns as they approach all rail crossings to alert motorists and pedestrians to the presence of the train.
These horns will begin to fall silent before the end of July, as quiet zones are expected to become active in Coppell on Wednesday, July 30. Addison and Dallas will look to activate their quiet zones on Friday, Aug. 1, with Carrollton, Richardson, and Plano’s quiet zone activation to follow on Friday, Aug. 22. All dates are tentative, pending FRA approval.
“Safety has been one of our biggest priorities as we’ve pushed through on this project, so we want to thank everyone for their patience as we’ve worked through all the requirements needed with FRA officials to get these quiet zones active,” said DART Vice President of Capital Programs Trey Walker.
Valley Metro
Valley Metro Commute Solutions has launched a refresh of ShareTheRide.com, with the introduction of an enhanced platform that the agency says “delivers faster, smarter tools for commuters while introducing new incentives for using alternative modes of transportation.”
For the first time, ShareTheRide.com will also offer Commute Perks: a comprehensive rewards program that transforms every alternative commute into earning opportunities. Users can earn buy-one-get-one offers and get exclusive deals from local businesses and national brands by logging trips when carpooling, vanpooling, teleworking, biking, walking and using public transit.
“The refreshed ShareTheRide.com platform represents a significant leap forward in how we support commuters throughout Maricopa County,” said Abigail Cooksey-Williams, Valley Metro Transportation Demand Manager (TDM). “With these new features, we’re not just making alternative transportation easier to access, we’re making it more rewarding.”
Enhanced platform features include:
- Sleek, mobile-responsive website and newly branded mobile app (available now).
- Improved trip planning tools with faster performance and enhanced functionality.
- Custom network capabilities for Transportation Coordinators to manage company Travel Reduction Programs (TRP).
- Unified trip tracking, contest entries and reward progress monitoring.
- Gamification elements including contests, achievement badges and progressive rewards that increase with participation.
PANYNJ/PATH
PANYNJ announced July 29 that ridership on the PATH commuter rail system grew 7% over the first half of 2024, with average weekday ridership exceeding 200,000 passengers for a third consecutive month.
The PATH commuter rail system served a total of 29.2 million passengers over the first half of 2025. The total was 7 % above the same period of 2024 but still only 72% of the first six months of pre-pandemic 2019.
The system welcomed approximately 5.1 million passengers in June 2025. This was 8% above June 2024’s passenger total, through ridership remained at 75% of pre-pandemic June 2019. Average weekday ridership for the month was 203,990 passengers, exceeding 200,000 for a third consecutive month and for the fifth time since the pandemic.
The system’s average Saturday ridership in June 2025 was 115,262 passengers, surpassing pre-pandemic June 2019 by 1.8%. Average Sunday ridership of 90,208 passengers was on par with June 2019.
