McKinney Avenue Transit Authority (MATA) provides transportation service on a heritage streetcar system through Uptown, to the Dallas Arts District Downtown and Klyde Warren Park in Dallas to riders from all backgrounds and origins. Our service is used for commuting, exploration, entertainment and education.
MATA strives to preserve a historical link to Dallas' past through the restoration and operation of vintage electric street cars via paid employees and community volunteers. This effort has been ongoing since 1989 and has been made possible by contributions from DART, Uptown Dallas, Inc., Downtown Dallas, Inc., National Transportation Database funding and individual contributions from local businesses, users and supporters of our initiative.
1. General Operating Support to meet MATA's increased operational costs as MATA's current route system provides a minimum of half a million rides annually.
2. Program Support to meet increased costs of governmental compliance related to safety, security and maintenance.
3. Expand services and features to area residents, visitors and children by offering improved operations, tools, educational tours, facilities, lectures and events by restoration of an additional trolley.
4. Expansion/Furnishing of our Trolley Car Barn/Office at 3153 Oak Grove Ave., Dallas, TX 75204
To provide safe, clean, reliable, and enjoyable public transportation free of charge, 365 days a year, to residents, businesses and visitors to the Uptown, Arts District, Downtown and Klyde Warren Park areas in Dallas while operating and maintaining the unique, historic ambiance and character of our vintage trolley system. Provide schools, businesses, associations and the general public access to our technical and historical links to Dallas' past.
Organization name
McKinney Avenue Transit Authority
Causes
Community Improvement, Environment & Conservation
Operating Budget
$1,000,000 - $2,999,999
Counties Served
Dallas
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx, Other
BIPOC Leadership
Executive Director/CEO
Address
3153 Oak Grove Avenue