Plano, Texas

Plano is a city located in the U.S. state of Texas within Collin County. According to the 2000 U.S. Census, the city had a total population of 222,030, making it the ninth largest city in Texas. Plano is within the Dallas–Plano–Irving metropolitan division of the Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington metropolitan area, a title designated by the U.S. Census, and is colloquially referred to as the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. The city is home to many corporate headquarters, including Dr Pepper, Electronic Data Systems, Frito Lay and JCPenney.

Transportation

Plano is one of many cities in the Dallas area that opts into the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) public transportation system. During most of its membership in DART, Plano was lightly served by bus lines, but in recent years, DART's successful light rail project, the Red Line, has opened stations in downtown Plano and at Parker Road. These stations enjoy heavy usage by people commuting to work elsewhere in the Dallas area.

Related Topics:
Dallas Area Rapid Transit - Bus - Light rail - Red Line - Downtown Plano - Parker Road

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Plano was the first of many cities in Collin County to adopt a master plan for their road system. The Plano grid makes traveling inside the city easy and hassle-free. Usage of divided highways for all major roads allows for higher speed limits on those thoroughfares, generally 40 MPH.

Related Topics:
Collin County - Highways - MPH

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Plano is served directly by several freeways, including U.S. Highway 75, the Dallas North Tollway, the President George Bush Turnpike, and SH 121 (which is currently under construction). For reference to other regional freeways, see List of Dallas freeways.

Related Topics:
U.S. Highway 75 - List of Dallas freeways

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