MATA M-Line Trolley Extension Feasibility Study
Project Overview
This project involves conducting technical and financial feasibility planning for an extension of the McKinney Avenue Transit Authority (MATA) M-Line Trolley to connect Uptown with the Knox-Henderson neighborhood in central Dallas. The study will develop a neighborhood and community vision for the M-Line Trolley extension through public outreach, as well as incorporate feedback from various stakeholders, including local government, transit agencies, and businesses in the study area. The study reports will recommend alignments and operating scenarios; evaluate the cost of implementation, operations, and maintenance; identify potential funding sources; and develop implementation strategies, along with a conceptual project schedule for implementation. NCTCOG staff are working directly with a consultant team led by HNTB Corporation to carry out these study work tasks.
Project Schedule
The schedule for main project activities is below. Note that project management and public/stakeholder involvement activities will be ongoing throughout the project. Info on upcoming meetings and past meeting materials are included below and will be added as details and items are finalized.
| Date | Item |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | Study Kickoff |
| September 2026 | Comprehensive Transit Needs Assessment |
| April 2027 | Evaluation of Alternatives and Scenarios (End of Phase 1, resulting in a preferred alignment alternative to move into Phase 2) |
| May 2027 | Conceptual Engineering (~5% Design) |
| August 2027 | Funding and Implementation Plan |
| August 2027 | Final Study Report |
Project Contact
Ezra Pratt, Principal Transportation Planner, epratt@nctcog.org