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Munroe and Brennan announce continuation of DART funding and expansion

WARRINGTON, June 4 – Today, State Reps. Brian Munroe and Tim Brennan, both D-Bucks, held a news conference at the Warrington Township Administration Building to announce the continuation of funding for Doylestown Area Regional Transit, as well as the long-awaited expansion of the program into Warminster Township. 

The DART program, which started in 2010, provides reliable public transportation to the neighborhoods and communities it serves. Since taking office as state representative in 2022, Munroe said he has considered the program’s expansion into Warminster a top priority. 

Warrington, which is included in Munroe’s legislative district, is already serviced by DART. 

“As many of my constituents know, I have been advocating for DART’s expansion into Warminster for several years now,” said Munroe. “I am thrilled to announce that DART is officially expanding its service, and now Warminster residents can enjoy safe, reliable, and accessible public transportation at the nominal cost of only one dollar-- or nothing if you’re over the age of 65.” 

Munroe also said he was grateful that the funding was secured on a bipartisan basis. 

“When I think of transportation policy, I think of the seniors I’ve spoken with about their struggles getting by each day; the veterans at the local Legion trying to stay connected; the young person with a disability who finally found a job that matters; the person struggling to get to their dialysis appointments; and the worker struggling to afford getting from point A to point B,” Brennan said. “These are the types of people who are able to thrive thanks to services like those provided by Bucks County Transport, and serving the real needs of Pennsylvanians should be at the heart of our public transportation policies.” 

“This investment will have a meaningful impact by providing seniors, workers, and members of the disability community with greater access to jobs, medical appointments, shopping, and other essential services,” said Jim Raymond, CEO of Bucks County Transport. 

Warrington Township Supervisor Mike Diorka and Lou White, chairman of the DART Bus Committee, also spoke. 

“I would like to thank the DART Bus Committee, the Bucks County Transport Board of Directors, PennDOT, Representative Brennan, and the Bucks County Commissioners for their support throughout the process of advocating for this funding,” said Munroe. 

High quality photos are available here