Your enRoute News February Issue

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FEBRUARY 2020

Man biking on the A-train Rail Trail

Celebrate with DCTA: The A-train Rail Trail is Complete

Our A-train Rail Trail construction crossed the finish line in December 2019, and it’s time to celebrate! The rail trail runs alongside our commuter rail line and was designed to complement its surroundings and adjacent facilities in Denton County. With construction now complete, our passengers and residents who utilize the rail trail can now walk, bike or run across the full 19 miles from Denton to Lewisville that has many amenities, scenic views, connecting city trails and easy transfers to our A-train!

While on our rail trail, there are rest stops with benches and trash cans as well as safety features such as the Z crossing fence that is primarily for cyclists to dismount, look both ways and cross the street; but it’s encouraged for all of those using the rail trail to stop and look both ways too.

A-train Rail Trail by the Numbers

  • Length: 19-mile long rail trail
  • Total Cost of Construction: Approximately $14 million
  • Construction Time: 9 years to complete the trail
  • Completion Date: The rail trail was officially completed on December 30, 2019
  • City Parks Included in Trail: The Denton Branch Rail TrailLewisville and Highland Village trails are incorporated in the A-train Rail Trail system.

 

Read our blog to learn more about our completed rail trail.

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American Flag in the sky

DCTA Announces President’s Day 2020 Service Schedule

On Monday, February 17, we will operate regular service and the Downtown Denton Transit Center (DDTC) and customer service office will be open during regular business hours (5 a.m. to 7 p.m.) during the President’s Day holiday. 

Our administrative office in Lewisville will be closed in observation of the President’s Day holiday and will open for regular business hours on Tuesday, February 18.

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DCTA Fun Things to Do Collage

BLOG: Fall in Love with Fun Things to Do in February

Love is in the air, which means February is here! This month is filled with fine arts and a Galentine’s celebration that will keep you and your family having fun all day long! It’s easy to get to all the lovely events this month when you #RideDCTA!

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Why I Ride DCTA Winner Photo

BLOG: #WhyIRideDCTA Customer Testimonial

We love hearing from our riders about why they #RideDCTA! This month’s winner, Stacey Archip, lives in Arlington but rides our A-train to visit her parents in Denton. Read our blog to learn some other reasons why Stacey likes to #RideDCTA.

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