The Dallas County Commissioners Court has thrown its support behind a proposal to build a Regional Commuter Rail System in North Central Texas. The decision came during a session of the Court on Tuesday. The management and funding of the rail system will be determined at a later date. The commuter rail system will serve a 9 county area. According to the Commissioners Court, it will alleviate traffic and pollution problems in the Metroplex. While a funding source has yet to be decided, some suggestions from Commissioner Kenneth Mayfield include a 0.5% increase in the sales tax and a gasoline tax. Commissioner Maurine Dickey expressed the view that while it is too early to determine the exact character of the rail system, it nonetheless should be thought of as part of a regional vision, and not just a county or city project.

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