You may think inflation and the war in Ukraine are what’s driving up gas prices this spring – and yes, they are – but they aren’t the only forces at play. One environmental regulation is also causing gas prices to rise, and it happens every year as the seasons change.
The Environmental Protection Agency requires a different blend of gasoline to be sold in the summer months than in the winter months.
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Posted in Gas Prices, Oil & Gas, Travel
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) in collaboration with the North Central Texas Council of Governments will conduct a fare equity survey to gather a range of customer data from public transit users beginning Monday, March 22.
DART bus, rail and Trinity Railway Express (TRE) customers who participate will answer questions to collect demographic information and details about the use of public transportation including fare payment and trip-making behaviors. The transit survey project will continue through mid-May 2021.
Survey staff will be at rail station and transit centers as well as ride buses and trains to administer surveys. Survey staff will wear blue vests with a badge indicating DART and TRE logos, and labeled “SURVEY TEAM” on the back. All surveys are completely voluntary, and answers will be kept confidential.
Posted in DART, Transportation News, Travel
If you’ve been to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), you are probably used to long security lines and crowded terminals.
I visited terminals A and C, which are supposed to be the busiest during this time, mainly due to Spring Break. Imagine my surprise when barely a traveler was there to be seen.
I was able to speak to a few passengers, both coming home to DFW and those leaving to visit other cities. As you can imagine, these were the folks who dared to travel during this COVID-19 pandemic.
Traveler Tony Manning, from Detroit, Michigan
Tony Manning, from Detroit, MI, said:
I own a public relations/marketing business for a legal consulting firm, so I am here to do some consulting for a couple of clients. I have not had any problems due to Coronavirus. I flew from Detroit on American, and the flight attendants were so awesome. They tried to go out of their way to make sure we were all comfortable. The planes were pretty empty. My flight from Detroit had maybe 20 people on board [a 737 jet]. I literally had the whole row to myself to stretch out. It was peaceful. It was quiet, and we got here safe. Everybody was wiping down the seats and stuff. No one was coughing. I had been worried about that, so I brought my mask, but I felt like this is probably the cleanest flight I’ve ever been on.
So, instead of hysteria and panic, it seems that people are just staying home, making air travel more pleasant for those that utilize it.
Three travelers taking precautions on their flight home
Posted in Air Travel News, DFW Airport, DFW News, Health and Wellness, Travel
By Ken Hoffman
The best part of flying over to England a few weeks ago … was the flight back home to Houston. A whole row — the big one, seats E-F-G-H in the middle — to myself. And nobody within five rows of me. That’s social distancing.
When was the last time you flew on a plane like that? Every flight I take lately is oversold with people bought off to stay behind. But this time, the flight attendant held out a basket of single-serving packs of pretzels and said, “Take all you want.” Now, that’s luxury.
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Posted in Air Travel News, Travel
(Texas Tribune) – Hundreds of travelers returning from overseas Saturday are complaining about long lines and wait times at DFW Airport.
Passengers coming from Europe wait in long lines at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. (WFAA-TV) (Texas Tribune)
Many are returning following the travel ban announced by President Donald Trump, in which there’s a 30-day suspension of travel between Europe and the United State in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“I can see nothing but people for me, for as far as I can see,” said Longview resident Dorothy Lowe, who was returning Saturday from Mexico.
Lowe said she got off the plane at 4 p.m. and was still in line at customs waiting to leave the airport at 7 p.m.
Read more from Click2Houston…
Posted in Air Travel News, DFW Airport, Public Health, Travel
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is prepared to help thousands of North Texas riders claiming to be Irish, if only for a day, safely attend the largest St. Patrick’s Day parade and events in the Southwest in less than two weeks.
Parade and festivalgoers, as well as runners participating in the Dash Down Greenville 5K, can comfortably ride to the 41st Annual Dallas St. Patrick’s Parade & Festival, Sat. Mar. 14, when DART adds additional rail service, employee volunteers and law enforcement to meet the large demand.
Trip planning is made easy by purchasing a $6 local Day Pass in advance using DART’s GoPass® mobile ticketing application. It allows you to buy passes, plan trips and get next bus or train times from the comfort of your mobile phone. Download the app for free through Google Play or the App Store.
Don’t have the app? Purchase a Day Pass from a ticket vending machine at any DART Rail station or from a bus operator.
Rail Service
From Plano, rail service will be added to Red and Orange Line trains operating between 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. to SMU/Mockingbird, Lovers Lane or Park Lane stations.
From Carrollton, Farmers Branch and Dallas customers can ride the Green Line and transfer to either the Orange or Red Line in downtown Dallas.
Passengers riding the Trinity Railway Express (TRE) can transfer to special event Red and Orange line trains at Victory Station.
Red and Orange Line trains to Lovers Lane Station will not be interrupted during the parade.
Bus Service
If you normally ride Route 502 or 583 at Lovers Lane Station, service will be interrupted until the Dash Down Greenville 5K has been completed.
Both routes will be detoured from Lovers Lane Station to serve SMU/Mockingbird Station until Greenville is re-opened to traffic. Route 502 will continue to serve Park Lane Station.
Additional routes temporarily detoured during the parade include 81, 82, 84 and 521. See DART.org/rideralerts for more information.
For more details go to DART.org/SPD or call DART Customer Information at 214-979-1111.
Don’t get stuck in traffic this weekend.. plan ahead to avoid weekend closures. Thanks to DFW Connector for the heads up!
Posted in Road Construction Alert, Travel
Posted around 9:00am…
Grapevine Police are working a two-vehicle major accident on SH-121 N in Grapevine. The far right southbound lane of SH-121 and the exit to Texan Trail will be closed for 1-2 hours. Two people were transported to the hospital with serious injuries. Please use caution when driving in the area and expect delays as our traffic units investigate and clear the debris.
Posted in GRAPEVINE POLICE DEPT, Road Hazard Alert, Travel
It only takes five minutes behind the wheel to figure out that Dallas drivers maneuver by their own rules of the road.
Do you consider a red light or four-way stop just a suggestion?
If an adjacent lane is coming to an end, do you speed up, close the gap, hit the horn and nearly push the other motorist into construction cones?
Read more from the Dallas Morning News…
Posted in Road Construction Alert, Traffic Report, Travel
North Gate Constructors will conduct drainage work across NB SH 121 this weekend from 8pm on Friday, 4/5 to 6am on Monday, 4/8. Visit DFWConnector.com for full details.
Posted in Road Construction Alert, Travel
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