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Denton staff to expand school bike-bus support, evaluate pedestrian gates at rail crossings and implement crosswalk improvements
Summary
City traffic staff described a voluntary 'growing bike-bus' program at local schools, plans to add a dedicated pedestrian gate at a future Brush Creek rail crossing, and near-term pedestrian improvements including a completed pedestrian signal upgrade at Malone and U.S. 380 and a planned visibility change at Ned Schultz Elementary.
City traffic staff briefed the Denton City Mobility Committee on multiple school- and pedestrian-focused items on June 25, including the voluntary “growing bike-bus” program, a railroad pedestrian gate under review for a future Brush Creek crossing, and several near-term crossing and visibility improvements.
Chandra, the city traffic engineer, told the committee the growing bike-bus program is parent-initiated and voluntary; staff can assist routes and enhance safety features when schools request help. “It’s a voluntary effort from the parent and PTAs, and staff can assist … and we can enhance any safety issues,” Chandra said. Staff plans to follow up with Rivera Elementary School and Alexandria Elementary School in the fall to see if they want to pursue bike-bus routes and can support…
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