The McKinney Urban Transit District Board on Monday approved two staff-recommended items related to fares and the district’s agreement with Dallas Area Rapid Transit.

The board approved an amendment to the district’s cost-sharing policy to change its allocation method from a population-based approach to a distance-based approach using miles traveled by riders. Staff said the change will align the cost-sharing policy with the distance-based fares the board adopted in February 2025. Dr. Foltis moved to approve the amendment; Mr. Franklin seconded. The motion passed by voice vote; the exact tally was not specified in the meeting record.

The board also approved a resolution to exercise the second option renewal of the interlocal cooperation agreement between the City of McKinney and Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART). Staff told the board this option is the final option year in the existing agreement; the option term will run through 2026 and staff plans to present options for continuing the partnership by January 2026. Mr. Clougier moved to approve the resolution; Mary Cox seconded. The motion passed by voice vote; the exact tally was not specified in the meeting record.

Both actions were described in staff reports and moved forward without extended debate. For the cost-sharing amendment, staff emphasized that the mileage-based approach is intended to mirror the district’s distance-based fare structure so partner cities’ cost shares reflect service use rather than static population counts.

Votes at a glance

- Amendment to McKinney Urban Transit District cost-sharing policy (change to distance-based/miles traveled): Mover — Dr. Foltis; Second — Mr. Franklin; Outcome — approved by voice vote (exact tally not specified).

- Resolution approving second option renewal of the interlocal cooperation agreement with Dallas Area Rapid Transit (final option year through 2026): Mover — Mr. Clougier; Second — Mary Cox; Outcome — approved by voice vote (exact tally not specified).

Staff indicated the DART option term will run through 2026 and that they plan to bring substantive options for the district’s partnership with DART to the board by January 2026.