Today we’re talking about the upcoming DART vote in the Park Cities — and this is one of those topics that a lot of us feel like we kind of understand, but maybe don’t fully.At first glance, it sounds simple: stay in DART or leave. But as I started digging into it, it became clear that this is about so much more than a bus route.This vote impacts both University Park and Highland Park, and it really comes down to a few key things: how much each city is paying into DART  what services are actually being used  what happens if a city decides to withdraw  and whether that 1% sales tax would immediately come back to the city (spoiler: it’s not that simple) I’m joined by a University Park City Council member who helps break this down in a way that actually makes sense. We talk through the financial side, what services are included beyond the bus, and who would be affected if things change.We also get into some of the biggest misconceptions out there right now — because this is one of those issues where it’s really easy to oversimplify.Whether you’re in UP or HP, this is something worth understanding before heading to the polls in May.Resources to learn more: University Park TX TransitDART Special Elections PageDallas County Elections PageTown of Highland Park DART Transportation InformationNotice of Special Election - Town of Highland ParkEarly VotingEarly Voting Dates and Times:Monday, April 20, 2026:  8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Wednesday-Friday, April 22-24, 2026: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday, April 25: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Sunday, April 26: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, April 27-28, 2026: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Election Day Election Day:  Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.This episode is supported by:Kathy L Wall State Farm Agency, Cotes du Coeur and Herb's House CoffeePlease show your support for the show by visiting our amazing sponsors.