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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Study: Denton Roads Seeing Above Average Crash Rates
Several Denton roads have higher crash rates than the state average, according to Denton's new citywide speed study.
Denton City Council to Vote on Proposal that Would Make Car-Free Travel Less Feasible
On Tuesday, the Denton City Council will vote on a proposal that would spread buildings farther apart, further reducing the feasibility of traveling around Denton without a car.
Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day on Saturday, October 1
Denton Parks and Recreation is hosting Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day on Saturday, October 1st. A limited number of bicycles will be available for checkout. An ID is required to borrow a bicycle.
Recap: Park(ing) Day and Quarterly Cleanup
It was a busy weekend of chatting about parking and removing litter from the DCTA Rail Trail. Here are the highlights.