![]() The zones are 1 to 2 blocks away from core activity in Deep Ellum, with the goal of improving traffic flow and emergency vehicle access in the area, and are in play during the busiest nights and weekends.ĭuring the pilot, they made two significant changes in July:Ĭhanged the hours of operation from 24-7 to the busiest times of 9 pm on Thursday through 3 am on Sunday.Įxpanded the Pryor Street Zone to include a drop off and pick up point on Commerce Street. The Deep Ellum Foundation, in collaboration with Uber, Lyft, and newbie Alto, as well as the city of Dallas first instituted designated zones to ease congestion and related public safety concerns.Īfter six months in operation, ongoing evaluation, and an adjustment to hours of operations and location, they've decided the program is a win. ![]() ![]() ![]() Deep Ellum is extending a pilot program it began in April in which ridesharing services such as Uber and Lyft must pick up and drop off customers in designated zones.Īccording to a release, the program will be extended for another year, through October 2020. ![]()
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