# DART Safety Plan for Texas-OU Game

> DART boosts safety for Texas-OU weekend with extra police and crowd management.
- Title: DART Safety Plan for Texas-OU Game | Shortify
- Summary: DART boosts safety for Texas-OU weekend with extra police and crowd management. DART deploys additional police, security, and fire officers to manage crowds…
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- Source: FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth — https://fox4news.com/news/dart-increases-safety-security-texas-ou-weekend
- Author: Steven Dial
- Published: 2026-10-06T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dart, texas-ou, state fair, cotton bowl, red river rivalry, safety awareness, dallas, news, local
## Texas-OU Weekend Travel
DART prepares for its busiest weekend with extra police, security, and fire officers to manage crowds for Texas-OU game at State Fair.
## Recent Safety Concerns
DART faces heightened safety risks after a fatal crash in Garland and multiple train accidents in 2025.
## Chief Cato's Safety Plan
DART chief Charles Cato says they have tested and refined safety plans for Texas-OU weekend to ensure safe, efficient travel.
## Safety Tips for Riders
Riders should avoid distractions like phones and earbuds, arrive early, and stay aware of surroundings to prevent accidents.
## Fatal Crash Details
A woman was killed in Garland after crossing tracks, with four similar incidents reported in 2025.
## Key takeaway

DART deploys additional police, security, and fire officers to manage crowds during Texas-OU game weekend after recent fatalities.