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2025 Voter Guide for Denton City Council Election — Bike Denton The Denton City Council election is Saturday, May 3. Early voting is April 22-29. Use this voter guide to learn about the candidates and make your plan to vote.

Want safer streets and more transportation options? Vote in local elections! Use this guide to compare candidates for Denton City Council and make your plan to vote.

🗳 Early Voting: April 22-29
🗳 Election Day: Saturday, May 3

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City Paints Crosswalk, Adds Signage on Edwards Road — Bike Denton City staff installed the painted crosswalk and road signage the week of December 16—one month earlier than originally anticipated.

City staff installed a painted crosswalk and road signage on Edwards Road near the DCTA Rail Trail one month earlier than originally anticipated. The new pedestrian crossing was originally built without basic safety infrastructure for people walking and biking.
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Broken Pedestrian Button Found Where Service Dog Advocate Was Killed On Christmas Day — Bike Denton A pedestrian button was still broken days after a fatal crash on University Drive that killed James Carter and his service dog, Austin, on Christmas Day.

A pedestrian button was still broken days after a fatal crash on University Drive that killed James Carter and his service dog, Austin, on Christmas Day.

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#VisionZero #SafeSystemsApproach #TxDOT #SafetyOverSpeed #DangerousByDesign

About 25 people pose with lit-up bicycles on an outdoor basketball court at night. Text reads "Merry Christmas" and "Happy Holidays." Christmas lights line the top and bottom of the image.

#MerryChristmas and #HappyHolidays from Bike Denton!

The Denton Mobility Committee meets on Wed., 12/18 at 10 a.m. Agenda and livestream: dentontx.new.swagit.com/events/37369

Agenda items include:
- Use of bollards for cycling and walking.
- Update on projects funded through the DCTA TRiP program. Scroll through images for examples of TRiP projects.

THIS Tuesday (12/17)! Don your bicycle with lights and join Denton Women Cyclists for a festive 4-mile ride to look at lights. Kid-friendly pace. Ladies and gents both welcome.

Ride meets 6:30 PM at South Lakes Park for treats before rolling out.

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The segment of Mayhill between Colorado and Edwards Road is closed permanently. Staff are giving an update to the Mobility Committee on Wednesday regarding a bike/ped project in this area. Meeting will stream live at 10 AM on 12/18: dentontx.new.swagit.com/events/37369

Denton Transportation Staff to Address Safety Concerns on Edwards Road — Bike Denton City staff plan to add road markings and signage at a new pedestrian crossing that was initially built without basic safety infrastructure.

City staff plan to add road markings and signage at a new pedestrian crossing that was initially built without basic safety infrastructure.

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Texas Ranks 30th in 2024 Bicycle Friendly State Report Card  — Bike Denton Texas ranked 30th out of 50 states in the 2024 Bicycle Friendly State report card from the League of American Bicyclists.

@bikeleague.bsky.social has released the 2024 Bicycle Friendly State Report Cards! Texas "spends a very low amount of federal funding on biking and walking per capita–less than the cost of one Whataburger Jr. annually per person.”

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"If you care about the bottom line, and you care about budgets and taxes, then you should care about urban biking, because it’s a money saver."

Shout out to the five volunteers who beat the rain and cleaned 10 bags of litter from the DCTA Rail Trail between Shady Oaks and Loop 288! Our next litter cleanup will be the Great American Cleanup in March!

#weKDB #wddi

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Join the Effort to Build a Mountain Bike Trail in South Lakes Park — Bike Denton Since 2023, a small group of volunteers has inched forward in constructing a new mountain bike trail in South Lakes Park. They need your help!

Since 2023, a small group of volunteers has inched forward in constructing a new mountain bike trail in South Lakes Park. They need your help!
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Join the Effort to Build a Mountain Bike Trail in South Lakes Park — Bike Denton Since 2023, a small group of volunteers has inched forward in constructing a new mountain bike trail in South Lakes Park. They need your help!

Since 2023, a small group of volunteers has inched forward in constructing a new mountain bike trail in South Lakes Park. They need your help!
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Bottom-up action meets coordinated response. Ready to be part of the solution? Come to our meetup on Dec 9th! (Harvest House, 7pm)

Thank you to Denton City Councilmember, Brian Beck (District 2), for requesting staff look into this issue during yesterday's Mobility Committee meeting.

New Pedestrian Crossing Maintains Dangerous Design at Former Intersection of Mayhill and Edwards — Bike Denton A new dangerously designed pedestrian crossing remains unchanged at the former intersection of Mayhill Road and Edwards Road more than two months after Bike Denton first contacted city staff about the...

A new pedestrian crossing lacks basic infrastructure for safe crossing. City staff have not shared any plans or commitment to address the safety concerns despite multiple requests by Bike Denton since September 8.

#DangerousByDesign #VisionZero

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YouTube video by League of American Bicyclists Traffic Laws And Cycling For Drivers

Bikes are allowed to be on the road, in your lane. Period. Whether you're driving, cycling, rolling, or walking, we all deserve to get home safely. Share this video to help spread the word about sharing the road responsibly: youtu.be/IJN3fTsg76g?...

New Pedestrian Crossing Maintains Dangerous Design at Former Intersection of Mayhill and Edwards — Bike Denton A new dangerously designed pedestrian crossing remains unchanged at the former intersection of Mayhill Road and Edwards Road more than two months after Bike Denton first contacted city staff about the...

A new pedestrian crossing lacks basic infrastructure for safe crossing. City staff have not shared any plans or commitment to address the safety concerns despite multiple requests by Bike Denton since September 8.

#DangerousByDesign #VisionZero

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Send your letter today to ask your representatives in the Texas House and Senate #txlege and Governor Greg Abbott to pass meaningful legislation this Spring that will reduce the number of people killed in crashes on Texas streets and roads.

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Traffic crashes killed 11 people since Nov. 2023 in the City of Denton and 4,167 people in Texas.

On this World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, remember the lives lost, plug into orgs like @farmandcity.bsky.social, and demand more from leaders at all levels of government.

#WDoR2024

Loop 288 sidewalk construction brings safer path for pedestrians and Denton Community Shelter visitors The construction of a new sidewalk along west North Loop 288 will merge a gap in pedestrian infrastructure where a well-traveled dirt path was previously the only option.

“The new sidewalk is a welcome improvement, providing a safer, more reliable route for our guests,” Edwards said. “It underscores the importance of creating a walkable city where all individuals can move about safely and with dignity.”
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Denton Adding Sidewalk along Loop 288 between US 380 and McKinney Street — Bike Denton The City of Denton is currently adding sidewalks along Loop 288 between US 380 and McKinney Street. The sidewalks will replace dirt paths created by frequent pedestrian and bicycle traffic along the c...

City of Denton is currently adding sidewalks along Loop 288 between US 380 and McKinney St. The sidewalks will replace dirt paths created by frequent pedestrian and bicycle traffic along the corridor.
www.bikedenton.org/news/denton-adding-sidewalk-along-loop-288-between-us-380-and-mckinney-street

Thanks to volunteers who helped clean 11 bags of litter from the DCTA Rail Trail this morning! You #KeepDentonBeautiful!

#weKDB

Share Your Thoughts on County and Regional Transportation — Bike Denton Does our transportation network meet your needs? Share your thoughts on two transportation plans!

Does our transportation network meet your needs? Share your thoughts on two transportation plans! www.bikedenton.org/news/share-y...

Mayhill Road Project Brings Changes for Bicycle and Pedestrian Traffic — Bike Denton The Mayhill Phase 2 project is nearing completion after almost 20 months of construction. With it comes changes for bicycle and pedestrian traffic.

The Mayhill Phase 2 project is nearing completion. Here's what it means for people walking, biking and using small mobility devices.
www.bikedenton.org/news/mayhill-road-project-brings-changes-for-bicycle-and-pedestrian-traffic

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The newsletter provides updates you might not catch on social media or elsewhere. Project updates, calls to action, upcoming events, and more!

DCTA, Denton team up to fund bike lanes on McKinney Street The Denton County Transportation Authority announced plans to help fund six projects to provide safer transit for commuters — including those on foot and on bike — around Denton and Lewisville.

The DCTA Board approved City of Denton's application for construction of bicycle and pedestrian facilities using funds from DCTA's Transportation Reinvestment Program (TRiP). www.keranews.org/texas-news/2...

TxDOT Completes 10-Foot Sidepath on US 380, Greenbelt Entrance Remains Closed — Bike Denton There is now a safer way to access the Greenbelt without an automobile via US 380, but the Greenbelt remains closed at the entrance on US 380.

A new 10-foot sidepath on US 380 from Mayhill Road to the Greenbelt entrance makes it safer to bike to the Greenbelt. However, the Greenbelt entrance on US 380 remains closed.
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