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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.
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.