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Taste of the Trolley 2026

Taste of the Trolley 2026

Our signature event returns October 15th!

DMN: What happened to Dallas’ public transit network of the 1930s?

Once home to 300 streetcars and an interurban rail system, Dallas traded transit for highways and cars. Read more in the Dallas Morning News.

Past Event: Taste of the Trolley 2025

Our signature tasting event returns! Sample some of Dallas' top restaurants and support the M-Line.
Taste of the Trolley 2026

Taste of the Trolley 2026

Our signature event returns October 15th!

DMN: What happened to Dallas’ public transit network of the 1930s?

Once home to 300 streetcars and an interurban rail system, Dallas traded transit for highways and cars. Read more in the Dallas Morning News.

Past Event: Taste of the Trolley 2025

Our signature tasting event returns! Sample some of Dallas' top restaurants and support the M-Line.

Exciting Changes Coming To M-Line

MATA is rolling out service enhancements and a new rider app. Get the latest information here.

Video: “Asphalt & Steel”

Keeping 100 year-old streetcars in daily service takes a lot of work. Check out this behind the scenes video of MATA's shop team in action.

DART: Celebrate the Holidays on the M-Line

The M-Line Trolley takes you straight through the heart of Uptown Dallas, where you’ll find numerous performances, shopping options, and other ways to celebrate the season.

Past Event: Taste of the Trolley 2023

Our signature tasting event returns October 12th. Click…

Past Event: Bach on the Trolley

Join us on March 28th to celebrate Bach's birthday with live music.

Thank you! – Taste of the Trolley

Thank you to sponsors and attendees for making our fundraiser a success!

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About MATA

MATA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that has served Dallas since 1983.

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