DVTA to Update Bus Routes and Schedules in October

Denton County Transportation Authority sent this bulletin at 10/13/2021 10:03 AM CDT

 

 

 

Media Contact Information: Pamela Burns, Director of Public Involvement & Communication Phone: 972-316-6103 • Email: pburns@dcta.net

Melinda Bartram, Communications Specialist Phone: 972.316.6090 • Email: mbartram@dcta.net 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

DCTA to Update Bus Routes and Schedules in October 2021

Changes Coming for Denton Connect, Lewisville Connect and UNT Campus Shuttles

 

LEWISVILLE, TX (October 13, 2021) – With the beginning of fall comes Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) service changes. Effective Monday, October 25, DCTA will implement minor changes to its bus services to optimize route times and enhance on time performance. The changes better reflect traffic patterns and affect all Denton and Lewisville Connect Bus routes, along with all University of North Texas (UNT) Campus Shuttle routes.

 

Denton and Lewisville Connect Bus Service Updates

To optimize run times and on-time performance, DCTA is updating all Denton Connect Bus Routes and Lewisville Connect Bus Routes. Below is an overview of key route changes:

  • Denton Connect Routes
  • Routes affected: 3 and 7
    • Route 3

- to mitigate traffic issues at Ryan High School.

  • Route 7

- to mitigate traffic in west Denton.

  • Lewisville Connect Routes
  • Routes affected: 22
    • Route 22

- to the last two runs on weekday schedule.

  • UNT Campus Shuttles
    • All UNT Campus Shuttles affected:
      • Mean Green (MG 111)
      • Mean Green Night Rider (MGNR 116)
      • North Texan (NT 121)
      • Eagle Point (EP 131)
      • Discovery Park (DP 141)
      • Discovery Park (DP 143)
      • Centre Place (CP 151)
      • Bernard Street (BST 161)
      • Colorado Express (CE 171)
      • Parking Express (A&B)

- Path for Parking Express (B only) has changed at Apogee to mitigate

  concerns about the buses driving on a particular section of the

  parking lot.

 

DCTA is taking the necessary precautions to make sure Agency vehicles are safe and clean for passengers. We encourage riders to sign up to receive our Rider Alerts and follow us on Facebook and Twitter to receive real-time information regarding service and facility updates.

 

To view our updated maps and schedules, visit Schedule Changes | DCTA.

 

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About Denton County Transportation Authority

Formed in 2002 and funded in 2003, the Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) is a leader in advancing mobility initiatives while improving air quality, economic development and livability to serve its communities. The agency operates 18 fixed bus routes, 21-mile A-train commuter rail line, on-demand, paratransit and additional services throughout Denton County and surrounding areas. In FY’20, DCTA served more than 1.5 million passengers system-wide. To learn more about how DCTA is shaping the future of North Texas, visit RideDCTA.net.