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Bicycle Friendly Community Action Plan to be Proposed to Denton City Council
Contact your council member by end of Monday, August 16th to ask them to support consideration and approval of a Bicycle Friendly Community Action Plan!
Pedestrian Crossings to Be Added to Loop 288 at Kings Row and University Dr
Pedestrian signals will be added to two Loop 288 crossings where none currently exist, including where a woman was killed while trying to cross on foot.
Progress Continues on Construction of Denton’s First Mountain Bike Trail
Denton’s first mountain bike trail continues to progress and could open to the public by end of summer if there are enough volunteers and the weather cooperates.
DCTA Board Moves Toward Replacing Most Fixed Bus Routes with On-Demand Vans
The DCTA Board voted Thursday to replace all but two city fixed bus routes with on-demand vans. The new service will begin September 7th, 2021.
Denton Hires New Sr. Transportation Planner - Bike, Pedestrian, ADA
Denton has hired a new Sr. Transportation Planner with an expected start date of mid-July. This position replaces the Bicycle & Pedestrian Coordinator position.
No Plans to Implement Bike Plan on N Texas Blvd
Denton’s Bike Plan was not incorporated during planning and budgeting for N Texas Blvd project, potentially delaying bike lanes for several more years.
N Texas Blvd, included in Denton’s Bike Plan, to Undergo Reconstruction
N Texas Blvd, a designated bicycle route in Denton’s bike plan, is being reconstructed. Initial engineering designs lack plans for bicycle accommodations.
Anti-Pedestrian “Ramp to Nowhere” Now Goes Somewhere
More than three years after full automobile access was restored along University Drive, pedestrian access at Alice Street is finally being addressed.
Bike with the Mayor Recap
Members of the community and Mayor Hudspeth took a tour on Saturday of the various types of bicycle infrastructure in Denton.
City Council Receive Trails Update, Emphasize Connectivity
Denton City Council received an update on the Trails Master Plan, mountain bike trail, and a new interactive trails map. Councilmembers emphasized the importance of connectivity between trails.
West Side of Hinkle Roundabout Complete
The southbound bike lane gap at the Hinkle roundabout has been filled. The northbound gap remains.
W Hickory Bike Lane Gets More Bollards
After complaints of people continuing to block the W Hickory bike lane with cars, city staff have doubled the number of bollards along Denton’s first protected bike lane.
Bike Racks Installed at North Lakes Dog Park
Thanks to the installation of bike racks, it just got easier to visit the North Lakes Dog Park by bicycle.
Incomplete Bike Path Missing from Hinkle Roundabout Discussion
Upcoming meetings will discuss concerns regarding the roundabout on Hinkle. The bike lane that dead ends into grass and dirt did not make the list of concerns.
2021 Denton City Council Candidate Questionnaire
We sent a questionnaire to candidates for Denton City Council to learn more about their positions and knowledge of active transportation topics.
Denton 2040 Plan: First Round of Public Meetings Complete
The first round of public input meetings for the Denton 2040 Plan is complete. The next round is expected in mid-May. Additional input opportunities are available now on the Denton 2040 website.
Recap: 2021 Great American Cleanup by Bicycle
On Saturday, March 20th, 16 volunteers removed litter from the DCTA Rail Trail and Quakertown Park.
5 Reasons You Should Participate in the Denton 2040 Plan
Denton has begun the process of updating its vision for the next ten years: Denton 2040. If you care about walkability, bikeability, and your tax rate, then you should participate in shaping the Denton 2040 plan.
Mountain Bike Trail Update
Volunteer crews have begun clearing the trail path. Sign up as a volunteer to help us complete the trail faster.
Mountain Bike Trail Work Days Coming Soon
Trail work days will be posted soon. This project relies heavily on volunteers to clear the trails and get them ready for use.