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National Bike Month is Here! How to Celebrate.
National Bike Month is the entire month of May. Celebrate all month long with Bike Month BINGO or by participating in a Bike Month activity or event.
Denton’s E-Bike Rebate Proves Wildly Popular in Its First Year
Denton’s new e-bike rebate program ran out of its first round of funding within three months. Rebate applications for e-bikes are now on a waitlist pending more funding.
Recap: Easter Egg Bike Hunt
Roughly 80 people rolled through Denton in search of Easter eggs on Sunday.
Recap: Great American Cleanup on Bikes 2024
Bike Denton volunteers removed 35 bags of trash and five bags of recycling from the DCTA Rail Trail during the Great American Cleanup.
2024 Voters Guide for Denton City Council Election
The Denton City Council election is Saturday, May 4. Use this voter guide to learn about candidate positions on transportation and make a plan on when and where to vote.
Citizen Requests Bike Lanes on Montecito, Denton Edges Closer to Owning Elm St and Locust St
A resident requested bike lanes on Montecito. The City edges closer to taking ownership of portions of S Elm St and S Locust St.
Give Input on the Texas Active Transportation Plan on January 31
TxDOT is developing its first Statewide Active Transportation Plan. Attend a virtual input meeting on Wednesday, January 31.
Denton Voters Approve Trail Funding, Mingo Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities
Denton voters approved $15 million in funding for trail development and $45.1 million for Mingo Rd and Ruddell St projects that include installation of bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure.
Denton Wins Nearly $11 Million to Construct Pecan Creek Trail
Denton’s next major trail, the Pecan Creek Trail, took a huge step forward after winning nearly $11 million in external funding.
City of Denton Voters will Consider Trail and Mingo Road Funding in November Bond Election
On November 7, Denton voters will have the chance to approve trail funding, bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure on Mingo Rd and Ruddell St, and funding for Texas state parks.
Update: Trail Funding, Mingo Road and Loop 288 Sidewalks
Denton is progressing toward funding bicycle and pedestrian facilities on Mingo Road, adding more sidewalk to Loop 288 and funding more city trails that can double as transportation infrastructure.
City of Denton Scores 18 out of 100 for Its Bicycle Network
Denton scored 18 out of 100 for its bicycle network in its first appearance of the PeopleForBikes City Ratings. Of all cities scored, Denton ranked 424 out of 624 midsized cities and 1087 out of 1733 cities total.
City Seeking Input from Southeast Denton Residents for Area Plan
The City is hosting listening sessions on June 21 and June 22 as it develops an area plan for Southeast Denton.
Do You Feel Safe While Biking, Walking or Rolling in Denton? The City Wants to Know
The City of Denton wants input from people who bicycle, walk or roll in Denton as part of a Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Audit. The survey is open until Wednesday, June 28.
DCTA Has Exceeded Pre-Pandemic Ridership, Says CEO
Ridership on Route 7 doubled in April 2023 compared to April 2022 after its frequency was increased from every 33 minutes to every 20 minutes in January 2023.
Denton Bike Month Recap
National Bike Month is over and June is here. Here’s your Denton Bike Month recap.
May is National Bike Month. Here’s How to Celebrate.
National Bike Month is the entire month of May. Celebrate all month long with Bike Month BINGO or by participating in a Bike Month activity or event.
Bike Bus at Newton Rayzor Elementary Gets Kids Moving
A new “bike bus” at Newton Rayzor Elementary gives students a fun and active way to get to school.
Texas Legislators Considering Several Road Safety Bills
Texas legislators are considering several road safety bills on topics including residential speed limits, where you may walk/roll, how much space motorists should give bicyclists when passing, and a “Texas Safety Stop” modeled after “Idaho Stop” laws.
Grant Proposal for Pecan Creek Trail Moves to Second Round
Denton’s grant application to fund part of the planned Pecan Creek Trail moved to the second round. If Denton is selected for a grant, it would fund 80 percent of the proposed project.