New DART CEO starts job amid investigation into the agency he formerly led

Nathaniel Ford officially takes over as the new CEO of DART today, but his former transit agency in Florida is currently the focus of a criminal investigation involving excessive spending and a $40 million budget deficit.

DART leaders back incoming CEO despite Florida investigation
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The incoming CEO of DART is still under investigation for potential financial crimes at his former job in Florida, but DART leaders are still confident in their hiring. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more on new subpoenas in the investigation.

DART leaders address ongoing investigation into incoming CEO's previous job in Florida

As DART's incoming CEO faces a subpoena related to a criminal investigation into his previous job in Florida, company leaders expressed confidence in their hire at a recent Dallas City Council meeting.

Incoming DART CEO gets raise over former job that's under criminal investigation

The incoming CEO of DART will make more in Dallas than he did with his previous transit company in Florida, a company that's under a criminal investigation regarding spending under his leadership.

Incoming DART CEO's salary revealed
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The incoming CEO of DART will make more than $500,000 in his role, a raise from his prior job in Jacksonville at a company facing a budget shortfall and mass layoffs. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.

Incoming DART CEO remains under investigation for prior job
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The man hired to lead DART remains under investigation for financial questions about his prior job in Florida, and now we've learned that one of his initiatives at that job is coming to an end amid financial uncertainty. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.

Incoming DART CEO's former company sees more closures amid criminal investigation, budget crisis

The incoming CEO of DART remains on track to take the job this month despite an active criminal investigation into his prior company in Florida, where an autonomous shuttle project he was the driving force of will soon shut down.

Incoming DART CEO under criminal investigation over spending at previous job

Incoming DART CEO Nathaniel Ford is in hot water as he leaves his former role in Jacksonville, Florida. State officials there launched a criminal investigation into executive spending habits under his leadership.

Incoming DART CEO under investigation in Florida
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Nathaniel Ford, who is set to take over as the CEO of DART, is under investigation in Florida related to his previous job as the CEO of Jacksonville's public transit system. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.

DART increases safety and security for Texas-OU weekend

Following recent fatal accidents, DART is increasing staffing to enhance safety during the Texas-OU Red River Rivalry weekend at the State Fair of Texas. Riders are also urged to stay alert.

DART chief talks safety concerns & Texas-OU weekend
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Saturday will be the biggest travel day for Dallas Area Rapid Transit during the Texas-OU game. DART is also pushing for more safety awareness following a deadly crash. Chief Charles Cato joined Dallas News Live to explain what he wants the public to know about safety at train stops.

DART train hits, kills pedestrian crossing the tracks in Garland

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a DART train in Garland on Friday morning while trying to cross, causing temporary closures on Garland Road and brief DART rail service disruptions.

DART partners with Dallas ISD for bus maintenance program
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Students in Dallas ISD will have an opportunity to work with DART on vehicle maintenance thanks to a new partnership between the two entities. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.

Dallas ISD, DART offering bus maintenance program for students

Students in Dallas ISD will get to learn technical skills about bus maintenance and more, thanks to a new partnership between the district and DART.

DART makes new CEO hire official
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Nathaniel Ford has been named the new CEO of DART, though the vote to confirm him came with notable controversy. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more.

Nathaniel Ford selected as DART CEO finalist

Dallas Area Rapid Transit plans to hire Nathaniel Ford from the Jacksonville Transportation Authority as its next president and CEO.

DART moves forward with CEO pick despite objections
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Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is moving forward with a new CEO candidate. Five members voted to delay the vote for a month while they vet out the candidate who most recently joined the conversation.

DART selects, doesn't publicly reveal CEO finalist

DART board members have selected a finalist to be their next CEO, but won't reveal who exactly it is until next week.

DART close to finalizing new CEO
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DART's Board of Directors will finalize their choice for the company's new CEO on Tuesday. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more on what the three candidates for the role said at a public event on Saturday.

DART to name CEO finalist on Tuesday

Dallas' biggest public transportation company will vote on who they want their next President and CEO to be tomorrow.