Pablo Arauz Peña

4 weeks ago | keranews.org | Pablo Arauz Peña

After years of delays, U.S. travelers will soon need a Real ID to fly. Starting May 7 all domestic travelers in the U.S. will need to have a Real ID to enter security checkpoints at airports. Patricia Mancha, spokesperson for the Transportation Security Administration, said travelers must have the latest form of ID so security can verify their identity. “Eight out of 10 travelers have a Real ID,” Mancha said at a news conference at Dallas Love Field Wednesday.

1 month ago | keranews.org | Pablo Arauz Peña

More than two dozen advocates for public transit in North Texas gathered in Plano on Monday to oppose proposed legislation to cut funding for Dallas Area Rapid Transit. Tyler Wright, vice president of the Dallas Area Transit Alliance (DATA), said the proposed bills in the state House and Senate would threaten DART's future. “Functionally, these bills would cut DART funding by nearly 50% at a time when the economic and environmental benefits of public transit are most needed," Wright said.

1 month ago | keranews.org | Pablo Arauz Peña

The National Low Income Housing Coalition says the Dallas area has less affordable housing for low-income renters than most U.S. cities.

1 month ago | texasstandard.org | Pablo Arauz Peña

She said being part of the cycling community helped her learn the safest routes, what streets to avoid and being safe around cars. Right now the coalition is working with planners at the city of Dallas on its latest bike network plan. Recently, city staff reported Dallas is behind in bike path miles compared to other Texas cities like Houston and Austin.

1 month ago | keranews.org | Pablo Arauz Peña

City leaders in Plano have a new representative on the board of Dallas Area Rapid Transit after director Paul Wageman resigned last week. The council on Friday named outgoing city council member Anthony Ricciardelli as the interim director representing Plano on the 13-member board. "Given what a pivotal time we're in for the relationship between Plano and DART... I really felt called to keep contributing in this way," Ricciardelli said.