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May is National Bike Month – How will you celebrate?
DCTA not only promotes transit use but also the use of other alternate transportation modes. We offer vanpools, promote carpooling/ridesharing and encourage biking/walking. 13% of DCTA commuters use bikes as part of their journey to work or school. The Denton Rail.
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President’s Post – Regional Partnerships
In the arena of public policy, the achievement of community goals is greatly enhanced through regional partnerships. This is particularly important in public transportation. Since its inception, DCTA has been a great example of what regional cooperation can.
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Earth Day Is Every Day at Public Transportation Systems Nationwide
Exceprt from American Public Transportation Association: Public Transportation use in the United States saves 4.2 billion gallons of gasoline annually The public transportation industry is committed to using environmentally friendly technologies. From using solar bus shelters, operating environmentally-friendly.
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High Tech with High Touch
The Denton County Transportation Authority is getting quite tech savvy these days. DCTA has had email rider alerts, website and facebook for several years. A few years ago, we added our transit schedules to Google Transit and RouteShout..
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President’s Message – DCTA’s New Bus Operating and Maintenance Facility
The award of an $8.2 million FTA grant to DCTA for the construction of our Bus O&M Facility was a landmark achievement for the agency. This facility will replace the interim facilities co-located with the City of Denton.
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President’s Post – A Glimpse into the FY13 Budget
As we approach the end of the Fiscal Year (October 1 – September 30) at DCTA, the Board of Directors and the Staff are busy finalizing the budget for next year. The proposed budget will be presented to.
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Savings Increase for Public Transit Riders
Gas prices are on the rise again, and that means so are the savings for public transit riders. On Feb. 11, the national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $3.59. That’s 28 cents higher.
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President Blog – Transit Oriented Development and the A-train
The A-train between Denton (DDTC) and Carrollton (DART Trinity Mills Green Line Station) opens up many possibilities for the areas around our stations. In addition to linking passengers to the local and regional transit systems, appropriate development near.
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President Post – Impact of Heat on Train Operations
The August heat in Texas is tough on man and machine. While DCTA’s new rail cars are handling the heat well, there have been some occasions where the heat has slightly impacted our operations. This has been related.
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DCTA Board Action on Service Changes
On May 24, 2012, the Denton County Transportation Authority Board of Directors approved additional rail service for the A-train to include mid-day rail service Monday through Friday. This action follows a series of public meetings and community surveys.
