For Immediate Release
Balch Springs Mayor Applauds 10 Years of STAR Transit Service
TERRELL, TX — June 11, 2024 — STAR Transit, a regional public transit agency, celebrated its 10th anniversary of serving residents of Balch Springs on May 1. The agency has provided public transit to the City of Balch Springs since May 1, 2014.
On Monday, June 10, Balch Springs Mayor Dr. Carrie Gordon issued a formal proclamation recognizing STAR Transit’s decade of service within city limits.
“Since the planting of a seed over 10 years ago, the partnership between STAR Transit and the City of Balch Springs has fared exceptionally well,” said Mayor Gordon. “Today, we thank the elected officials and citizens that supported and continue to support public transit in Balch Springs, which now serves as a beacon in the southeast and southwest regions of Dallas County.”
“We’ve been proud to provide safe, affordable, and convenient transportation to Balch Springs since 2014,” said Tommy Henricks, STAR Transit executive director. “Through population growth, winter storms, COVID-19, and more, we’ve worked in lockstep with Balch Springs to meet the needs of their residents for the past 10 years. We are excited for what the next 10 years hold.”
STAR Transit has provided public transit to local communities since 1988. In addition to Balch Springs, the agency also serves Kaufman County, Rockwall County, Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, Hutchins, Mesquite, and Seagoville. For more information about STAR Transit, visit STARtransit.org or call 877-631-5278.
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About STAR Transit. Founded in 1988, STAR Transit is the fourth-largest transit agency in the North Central Texas region—and the largest not funded by sales tax. Revenues are derived from federal and state grants as well as local partnerships with cities, counties, and businesses. STAR Transit provides safe, affordable, and convenient transportation to the general public, seniors, veterans, and persons with disabilities for access to jobs, healthcare, personal services, retail, entertainment, and more. Over 100 employees are responsible for providing more than 215,000 rides annually. The agency is headquartered in Terrell, TX. For more information, visit STARtransit.org.