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New Movement to Install Mountain Bike Trails at South Lakes Park
Denton residents are collaborating with Denton Parks and Recreation to expand existing trails at South Lakes Park to add to Denton’s growing opportunities for trail riding.
Recap: 2023 Great American Cleanup on Bikes
Volunteers removed 10 bags of litter from the DCTA Rail Trail during Saturday’s annual Great American Cleanup event.
2023 Voters Guide for Denton City Council Election
The Denton City Council election is Saturday, May 6. Use this voter guide to learn about candidate positions on transportation and make a plan on when and where to vote.
Denton to Install Five-Foot Sidewalk between DCTA Rail Trail and Existing Mayhill Sidepath
Denton’s $20 million Mayhill Road Phase 2 project will use five-foot sidewalks to connect the existing 10-foot DCTA Rail Trail and 10-foot Mayhill sidepath. City staff said they could not complete a 10-foot wide connection due to lack of right-of-way.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Denton Turkey Roll - Saturday, November 19
The 40th annual Turkey Roll Bicycle Rally costs $35 until November 11. After that, registration is $40.
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.