Title
Transit Service Update
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Goal 5: Enhance the quality of life in McKinney
Strategy 5.3: Develop sustainable quality of life improvements within the City of McKinney
MEETING DATE: October 5, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Housing and Community Development
CONTACT: Jasmine Tucker, Transit Administrator
Margaret Li, Director of Housing and Community Development
RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION:
• Staff recommends that the McKinney Urban Transit District (MUTD) Board receive and file the presentation on the transit service updates.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• Ryan McCutchan, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Program Manager, will provide an update on Collin County Transit operations; including service performance, and ridership trends.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• On November 15, 2021, the City Council, on behalf of the MUTD, entered into an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with DART to provide microtransit services (known as the Collin County Transit program) in the McKinney Urbanized Area.
• On March 4, 2025, the City Council adopted a Resolution approving the first amendment to exercise the first option year for the ILA.
• On October 6, 2025, the City Council adopted a Resolution approving the second and final option year of the ILA.
• On September 1, 2026, the MUTD Board provided direction to staff to pursue an additional one-year extension of the ILA with DART.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• N/A