How long is the design and/or construction process going to take? When will construction begin and when will it be completed?
The work now underway will produce schematic plans and an environmental document, which are to be completed in July of 2004. Subsequent phases will include design development, preparation of detailed plans, bidding, and construction. When funding is secured, the construction plans are completed, and right-of-way acquired, construction can begin. The next phase of design, detailed plans and right-of-way acquisition is usually a three year process. If appropriate funding is then in place, construction is anticipated to begin in approximately 2010. The construction will likely occur in several stages, possibly over a period of seven years. Based on those assumptions, the construction will be completed in 2017. There is currently no funding in place for construction of the project, so the necessary funding will need to be in place before construction can begin. Construction agreements will need to be developed between the City of Dallas, TxDOT, DART, and the NTTA to specify project partici
