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Mobility committee reviews Denton transit recommendations; staff urges BRT, more GoZone coverage in equity areas
Summary
City staff briefed the Mobility Committee on DCTA ridership data, regional Transit 2 work and staff recommendations including short-term bus rapid transit, expanded GoZone on-demand locations in equity neighborhoods and a localized Transit 2 study for Denton and nearby member cities.
City of Denton staff on Aug. 27 briefed the Mobility Committee on transit recommendations drawn from the Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) strategic plan and regional Transit 2 work, recommending short-term bus rapid transit and expanded on-demand “GoZone” coverage targeted to equity areas with high shares of zero-car households.
The presentation by Farhan (deputy director, Transportation Services Division) summarized DCTA ridership and service elements, said staff advised adding premium BRT service in the short term, increasing GoZone locations in equity areas, enhancing mobile on‑demand service, and sponsoring a Denton‑specific Transit 2 study either alone or jointly with neighboring member cities and DCTA.
The recommendations matter because Denton’s staff analysis showed pockets of high percentages of zero‑car households and minimal bus commute shares in the same neighborhoods. “If DCTA cannot provide a bus route, please add more GoZone locations to these areas so…
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