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Dallas is a large and fast-growing metropolitan area in North Texas where most residents depend on personal vehicles for daily travel. For parents navigating a child custody case, understanding local transportation routes can help when planning visitation exchanges, court appearances, and managing a parenting schedule that supports a child’s stability and routine.
Major Highways and Loops in Dallas
Several major roadways shape Dallas traffic patterns and influence travel time between homes, schools, and legal appointments.
Interstate 635 (I-635 / LBJ Freeway)
I-635 circles much of northern and eastern Dallas and connects communities such as Garland, Mesquite, and Farmers Branch. Because it intersects multiple major highways, it is commonly used by parents traveling across the city for custody exchanges or meetings with legal professionals.
Dallas North Tollway (DNT)
The DNT runs north and south from downtown Dallas into cities including Addison, Plano, and Frisco. As one of the most traveled commuter routes in the region, parents living or working in North Dallas frequently rely on this tollway to maintain consistent parenting time and to remain compliant with court-ordered schedules.
Loop 12
Loop 12 runs through central Dallas and links North Dallas, West Dallas, and Oak Cliff. Although it is not a complete loop, it provides an important inner-city connection that allows families to move efficiently between neighborhoods, increasing convenience for school pick-ups, exchanges, and court-related travel.
These roadways help parents maintain predictable transportation routines, which courts often view as supportive of a child’s best interests.
Suburban Connectivity and Co-Parenting Considerations
The Dallas area includes many suburban communities where families frequently live, work, and coordinate co-parenting responsibilities.
President George Bush Turnpike (PGBT)
This major tollway forms an outer loop through northern and eastern suburbs such as Richardson, Plano, Garland, and Irving. Parents living in different suburban cities often rely on the PGBT to meet parenting plan requirements and reach centralized exchange locations.
Sam Rayburn Tollway (SRT)
Located north of Dallas, the SRT connects rapidly growing communities including Frisco, Lewisville, and The Colony. For parents who share custody across these areas, the SRT offers convenient regional access to schools, extracurricular activities, and medical appointments.
These corridors support families who reside in separate parts of the Dallas–Fort Worth area and help reduce transportation challenges that may affect parenting time.
Public Transit Options in Dallas
While Dallas is heavily car-dependent, several public transit options may assist parents who do not drive or who rely on alternative transportation during custody proceedings.
DART Rail
The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) light rail system serves downtown Dallas, Deep Ellum, Victory Park, the Medical District, Fair Park, and several northern and eastern suburbs.
DART Bus Service
DART buses operate throughout much of Dallas and surrounding cities in the DART service area.
Trinity Railway Express (TRE)
The TRE connects downtown Dallas and downtown Fort Worth with multiple stops in between, offering another commuting option for parents traveling across county lines for legal matters.
Park-and-ride facilities located throughout the region make it easier for parents to combine driving and transit when attending court hearings, mediation sessions, or parenting exchanges.
Dallas Office Location
Parents seeking representation for child custody matters can visit the Dallas office of the Law Office of Bryan Fagan at:
12700 Hillcrest Rd., Suite 201
Dallas, TX 75230
This North Dallas location is accessible from several major highways and tollways, making it convenient for clients traveling from across the Dallas–Fort Worth area.
