Irving Daily Brief: DART exit vote canceled, mobility funds deal, SH 114 delays

Irving scraps May DART withdrawal vote

Irving City Council voted 7-2 to cancel the May 2 special election that would have asked voters whether the city should leave the regional transit agency. The move follows weeks of negotiations and comes after heavy public turnout at City Hall, with many residents and riders urging the city to keep bus and rail connections in place.

For day-to-day riders, the immediate takeaway is simple: service stays put for now, and the debate shifts from staying or leaving to how Irving should shape regional transit going forward.

What the mobility-funding agreement means

Alongside the election rollback, the council approved an interlocal agreement tied to General Mobility Program funds. Under the agreement described by city officials, Irving would return nearly $55 million over the next six years to help support transportation projects across the community. Expect the details of which road, sidewalk, and local mobility projects get prioritized to surface in upcoming budget and planning discussions.

Regionally, Irving’s decision also changes the political map of the spring election cycle, with some member cities moving away from exit votes while others are still considering their next steps.

Traffic: SH 114 delays near DFW and Las Colinas

Drivers heading through the airport corridor saw major slowdowns after a crash on State Highway 114 near the President George Bush Turnpike. Traffic was squeezed as lanes were restricted, and backups stretched through parts of Las Colinas. If you commute that route, keep an eye on early-morning traffic conditions, especially on days with airport surges or construction activity.

Quick take

It’s been a transit-heavy week for Irving. With the exit question off the ballot, the next chapter looks less like a yes-or-no vote and more like a long negotiation over service levels, safety, and how local tax dollars translate into projects people can feel.

Sources

https://www.keranews.org/news/2026-02-26/irving-cancels-dart-withdrawal-election-in-7-2-city-council-vote
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/then-were-three-irving-votes-085711328.html
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/transportation/2026/02/26/irving-city-council-votes-to-cancel-dart-exit-election/
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/transportation/2026/02/26/d-fw-traffic-accident-near-dfw-airport-causing-delays-for-north-texas-drivers/