Irving Daily Briefing: DART exit election canceled, SH 114 delays, resident survey open
Irving, TX – February 27, 2026 – Council scrapped the May DART exit vote, a SH 114 crash snarled traffic, the city survey opened, and NTTBF plans were shared.
Top story: DART exit vote pulled
Irving City Council voted 7–2 on Feb. 26 to cancel the May 2 special election that would have asked voters whether Irving should leave the regional transit system. The move follows weeks of negotiation across several member cities and shifts the debate from a ballot box fight to follow-through on service, safety and governance.
As part of the same action, the city approved an agreement tied to general mobility program funds, with an estimated multi-year return of transportation dollars for local projects. Residents who spoke at the meeting largely urged the city to keep transit options in place, especially for daily commutes and access to essential services.
Commuter watch: SH 114 delays near DFW
A crash involving a large truck near the State Highway 114 and President George Bush Turnpike area in Irving slowed westbound traffic Thursday morning, backing up through parts of Las Colinas. Drivers were funneled into fewer lanes while crews responded and worked to clear the scene.
Citywide snapshot: 2026 Resident Survey now open
The city’s biennial resident survey is now open to Irving adults and is designed to gauge quality of life and satisfaction with city services. Officials say the survey takes about 15 minutes and will remain available through April 1 at 11:59 p.m., with results to be shared publicly after analysis.
Looking ahead: Teen Book Festival returns March 7
The North Texas Teen Book Festival is set for March 7 at the Irving Convention Center, with dozens of authors, panels and activities planned throughout the day. Organizers also highlighted accessibility features like a sensory room during morning hours and noted that some signing lines may have limited, first-come tickets.
Sources
- https://www.dallasnews.com/news/transportation/2026/02/26/irving-city-council-votes-to-cancel-dart-exit-election/
- https://www.keranews.org/news/2026-02-26/irving-cancels-dart-withdrawal-election-in-7-2-city-council-vote
- https://www.irvingtx.gov/index.php?prrid=489§ion=pressroom-preview
- https://www.dallasnews.com/news/transportation/2026/02/26/d-fw-traffic-accident-near-dfw-airport-causing-delays-for-north-texas-drivers/
- https://www.irvingtx.gov/index.php?prrid=480§ion=pressroom-preview
- https://www.irvingtx.gov/index.php?prrid=488§ion=pressroom-preview
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