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Coppell staff seeks multiyear continuation of DCTA workforce transit with Silver Line stop planned
Summary
Council heard results and staff recommendation to extend the Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) workforce transit agreement (Lyft first/last-mile service) and add a Silver Line stop; staff proposed moving to a three‑year contract for planning flexibility.
City staff told the Coppell City Council Sept. 9 they plan to ask the council on Sept. 23 to approve continued participation in the city’s workforce transit partnership with the Denton County Transportation Authority and Lyft, and to consider a three‑year interlocal agreement with a two‑year renewal option. The program pays up to $15 toward each Lyft ride that connects employees from six regional transit stops to Coppell employers, with riders paying the first $2 and anything above the subsidy. Staff reported ridership has been steady and the largest growth in trips is serving employers on the city’s east side. Why it matters: The program is designed to…
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