Pablo Arauz Peña

Texas

Growth Reporter at KERA News (Dallas, TX)

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Articles

What's next now that DART dodged bill to slash funds

2 days ago | keranews.org | Pablo Arauz Peña

The ongoing saga over funding cuts at Dallas Area Rapid Transit is at a turning point as local leaders and transportation officials regroup in the aftermath of a lengthy legislative fight. House Bill 3187, which would have cut funding for DART by 25%, failed to pass a state committee deadline in May. The bill’s author, state Rep. Matt Shaheen (R-Plano), did not respond to KERA’s requests for comment. An identical bill in the Senate never made it out of committee.
Dallas updates its bike network plan for the first time since 2011

1 week ago | keranews.org | Pablo Arauz Peña

Dallas residents can look forward to seeing more bike paths throughout the city under a new bike plan. The city council voted unanimously Wednesday to approve the first new bike plan in more than a decade. Rebekah Kornblum with the Dallas Bicycle Coalition said her group has been advocating to get the plan passed for about three years. “I'm thrilled,” Kornblum said.
Effort to defund DART stalls in House, but chances remain in Senate

2 weeks ago | keranews.org | Pablo Arauz Peña

A controversial bill that would cut funding for Dallas Area Rapid Transit has a slim chance of becoming law after it missed an important deadline this week. House Bill 3187 – what the agency called a “DART killer” bill – failed to get a second hearing before last week’s deadline. Advocates with the Dallas Area Transit Alliance (DATA) celebrated the bill’s likely demise.
Dallas reforms 'rigid' parking minimums after years of debate

3 weeks ago | keranews.org | Pablo Arauz Peña

The city of Dallas has approved a major reform to its parking ordinance after six years of planning and debate. The new city policy eliminates most parking minimums, which advocates hope will support economic development, create more walkable neighborhoods and spur more housing.
Southwest requests permit to expand international flight network

3 weeks ago | kwbu.org | Pablo Arauz Peña

Dallas-based Southwest Airlines is requesting a permit from the U.S. Department of Transportation that could expand the airline's presence as an international carrier. The permit would allow Southwest to fly in all countries covered under the Open Skies agreement, including those in Europe, South America, Asia and Africa. Southwest currently flies internationally to Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.
Southwest requests permit to expand international flight network

3 weeks ago | tpr.org | Pablo Arauz Peña

Dallas-based Southwest Airlines is requesting a permit from the U.S. Department of Transportation that could expand the airline's presence as an international carrier. The permit would allow Southwest to fly in all countries covered under the Open Skies agreement, including those in Europe, South America, Asia and Africa. Southwest currently flies internationally to Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.
Southwest requests permit to expand international flight network

3 weeks ago | keranews.org | Pablo Arauz Peña

Dallas-based Southwest Airlines is requesting a permit from the U.S. Department of Transportation that could expand the airline’s presence as an international carrier. The permit would allow Southwest to fly in all countries covered under the Open Skies agreement, including those in Europe, South America, Asia and Africa. Southwest currently flies internationally to Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.
Dallas leaders have more questions than answers on parking reform plan

4 weeks ago | keranews.org | Pablo Arauz Peña

Dallas City Council members are still cautious about approving a proposed plan to update the city’s parking policies that would reduce or completely eliminate parking minimums. City staff have been working since 2019 to amend the city’s parking code, which critics say is outdated. Planners say the proposal to get rid of minimums throughout the city would help spur more housing, density and economic development.
'DART killer' bill advances in the Texas Legislature

1 month ago | keranews.org | Pablo Arauz Peña

A bill that would cut funding for Dallas Area Rapid Transit is a step closer to possibly becoming law. After extensive testimony during a committee hearing last month, state lawmakers on the House Transportation Committee voted 9 to 2 Tuesday to advance House Bill 3187, authored by North Texas Rep. Matt Shaheen (R-Plano). The bill now heads to the full House for consideration.
Dallas committee pushes forward with parking reform proposal

1 month ago | keranews.org | Pablo Arauz Peña

After years of discussions, a plan to reduce parking requirements across Dallas is in its final stretch as city leaders agreed to forward a plan for a full council discussion later this week. During a meeting of the Economic Development Committee on Monday, Mayor Pro Tem Tennel Atkins said it couldn’t have come any sooner. “We’re growing faster, the city is expanding," Atkins told the committee and city staff.