The City of Plano formally submitted a new proposal to DART on Friday that, if approved, could keep the city as a member of the transit agency.

It has been more than one week since the city council decided to give residents the final say this spring on whether to leave DART.

Three other member cities, Irving, Farmers Branch, and Highland Park have also called for citizen elections after disputes with DART.

"I'm hopeful that DART and the cities can continue their dialogue," Michael Morris, the Director of Transportation for the North Central Council of Governments, said.

Under the plan presented to DART, Plano proposed extending its agreements for the next five years, from 2026 through 2031. Plano wants DART to continue providing rail service and express buses, but discontinue its

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