The Dallas Streetcar phase one line to Oak Cliff from Downtown begins testing this week. Phase two has been bid on, but, contract not awarded just yet for extension further south into Oak Cliff so further construction hasn't quite started yet. Estimated completion date of phase two is Spring or Fall 2016. Phase 3 is Spring 2017, which is a short loop in downtown. Further phases are just planned at this point. A visual of the Central Link to tie the M-Line to D Streetcar:
http://www.dart.org/about/inmotion/february15/5.asp
A streetcar arrived from Brookville last Friday afternoon in the rain and was promptly put inside. Pictures from this morning are here (there are more online now) :
https://www.facebook.com/DARTDallas/...53159595304812
Since the M-Line that uses historical vintage trolleys also got funding from FTA for the Urban Circulator loop route (tracks laid and opening soon also), it'll be less seemingly-touristy - plus part of its tracks are up to modern streetcar specs now. I don't expect the line to be on DARTs maps anytime soon like the D Streetcar will, but, it did at least accept the generous offer from Cameron over at Transit Maps Blog to use his carefully made map. Great job Cameron!
The last 3 miles/2 stations of paid-for DART light rail is officially under construction. The DART Blue Line South Oak Cliff extension.
http://www.dart.org/about/inmotion/february15/2.asp
http://www.dart.org/rideralerts/fullra.asp?id=2405