Future Expansion
Plans to expand the system have existed since the inception of the APT. The original plan called for a route that completely circled Lake Carolyn, but DART's Orange Line will now follow the route of the planned eastern section. A number of guideway supports without tracks already exist north of the Urban Towers Station. The Track 2/3 guideway has enough space for two lines, although currently only Track 2 is in operation.
In 2012, the Dallas County Utility and Reclamation District completed a process to expand the system with the arrival of DART's Orange Line, creating an interchange at The Tower on Lake Carolyn Station with DART's adjacent Las Colinas Urban Center Station. Additional possible future expansion options considered during this phase of growth include:
- Building out Track 3, acquiring additional vehicles, automating the system and expanding operational hours.
- Constructing infill stations along existing lines at various locations of development projects.
- Extending Track 1/3 north on existing guideway supports to a planned entertainment district.
- Extending Track 1/2 to South Las Colinas Station for future commuter rail access.
Read more about this topic: Las Colinas APT System
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