Suzi Rumohr 3/13/23 Suzi Rumohr 3/13/23

City of Denton Kicks off Northeast Denton Area Plan

The City of Denton has begun the process of developing a small area plan for Northeast Denton outside of Loop 288. The City will host a community visioning open house on March 23 and March 25.

Suzi Rumohr 3/5/23 Suzi Rumohr 3/5/23

City to Host Virtual Public Meeting for Mayhill Road Phase 2 Project that Could Connect the DCTA Rail Trail to the Mayhill Sidepath

The Mayhill Road Phase 2 project may finally fill the gap between the DCTA Rail Trail and the Mayhill sidepath.

Suzi Rumohr 2/26/23 Suzi Rumohr 2/26/23

Denton Installs New Bicycle and Pedestrian Path on Parkway Street

City staff have almost completed a new two-way shared use path for bicycle and pedestrian traffic on Parkway Street from Carroll Boulevard to Congress Street.

Suzi Rumohr 2/19/23 Suzi Rumohr 2/19/23

City Updates: Bicycle-Auto Collision on Oak at Carroll, Sidewalks on Riney Road, DCTA Priorities

Denton city staff provided updates regarding an auto-bicycle collision on W Oak St at Carroll Boulevard, new sidewalks on Riney Road and DCTA priorities from the Denton City Council.

Suzi Rumohr 2/15/23 Suzi Rumohr 2/15/23

Give Your Feedback for Bike Denton’s Candidate Questionnaire for Denton City Council

The Denton City Council election is on May 6, 2023. Help Bike Denton create a questionnaire for candidates by sharing your priorities and thoughts.

Suzi Rumohr 2/2/23 Suzi Rumohr 2/2/23

Pecan Creek Trail Master Plan Approved, Staff Seek Funding

Denton is one step closer to building its next major trail after the Denton City Council adopted the Pecan Creek Trail master plan. Next step: Denton must identify funding.

Suzi Rumohr 1/26/23 Suzi Rumohr 1/26/23

Trails, Mingo Road Proposed for Funding in Denton’s 2023 Bond Election

Denton voters could see bond funding for trails and Mingo Road on their November ballot, but only if they don’t get removed from the bond package before then.

Suzi Rumohr 1/14/23 Suzi Rumohr 1/14/23

Downtown All-Way Crossing Update Meeting on January 19

City of Denton staff are hosting a virtual public update meeting on Thursday, January 19 at 6 PM regarding the upcoming all-way crossing project in downtown Denton.

Suzi Rumohr 1/5/23 Suzi Rumohr 1/5/23

Parkway On-Street Path Public Meeting, January 12

City staff are hosting a virtual public input meeting on Thursday, January 12 at 6 PM about a new on-street path on Parkway Street. The two-way path will be shared by people walking, cycling and rolling.

Suzi Rumohr 12/30/22 Suzi Rumohr 12/30/22

GoZone Fares Increase, Three Bus Routes End on January 1

On January 1, 2023, DCTA will increase GoZone fares to $1.50 and cut fixed bus routes 2, 4 and 5.

Suzi Rumohr 12/21/22 Suzi Rumohr 12/21/22

Report: People Walking and Bicycling Are Involved in 3% of All Crashes in Denton but 40% of Fatal Crashes

Crash data in a Denton staff report released last week indicate that 40 percent of fatal traffic crashes in Denton since 2019 involved someone walking, rolling or bicycling despite these travel modes being involved in only three percent of all crashes city-wide.

Suzi Rumohr 12/13/22 Suzi Rumohr 12/13/22

Denton Developing Its First Climate Action and Adaptation Plan

A community engagement meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 14 at 6 PM on Zoom as Denton works to develop its first Climate Action and Adaptation Plan.

Suzi Rumohr 12/7/22 Suzi Rumohr 12/7/22

Denton City Council Approves New Speed Limits

Council members voted 6-0 to approve new speed limits on certain city streets. Based on crash data, some speeds will be lower, some the same and some higher.

Suzi Rumohr 11/20/22 Suzi Rumohr 11/20/22

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims

At least 12 more people have died in crashes on Denton area roads since last November’s World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.

Suzi Rumohr 11/8/22 Suzi Rumohr 11/8/22

Denton Turkey Roll - Saturday, November 19

The 40th annual Turkey Roll Bicycle Rally costs $35 until November 11. After that, registration is $40.

Suzi Rumohr 10/20/22 Suzi Rumohr 10/20/22

Denton's Bicycle, Pedestrian and ADA Coordinator is Leaving

Nathan’s departure was announced during the Denton City Council work session on Tuesday. His last day is October 21.

Suzi Rumohr 10/19/22 Suzi Rumohr 10/19/22

Denton City Council Approves Forward Movement on Bicycle & Pedestrian Corridor on Part of Bell Avenue

The auto-free bicycle and pedestrian corridor on a 550-foot segment of Bell Avenue is moving forward after a 5-2 majority of the Denton City Council expressed support on Tuesday afternoon.

Suzi Rumohr 10/17/22 Suzi Rumohr 10/17/22

Denton City Council to Discuss Proposed Bell Avenue Bicycle and Pedestrian Corridor, Speed Limits on Residential Streets

The Denton City Council will discuss whether to proceed with the proposed bicycle and pedestrian corridor on part of Bell Avenue. They will also discuss whether to adjust speed limits on residential streets.

Suzi Rumohr 10/14/22 Suzi Rumohr 10/14/22

GoZone Hits Record Highs for Turn-Aways, Wait Times and Ridership in September

GoZone set record highs in September for turn-away rate, wait times and ridership.

Suzi Rumohr 10/3/22 Suzi Rumohr 10/3/22

Public Meeting: Bicycle and Pedestrian Corridor Proposed on Bell Avenue - October 6

The City and TWU are co-hosting a virtual public meeting about TWU’s proposal for a bicycle and pedestrian corridor on a one-block segment of Bell Avenue.

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