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Denton County Transportation Authority Announces New President and CEO, Paul Cristina
The Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) Board of Directors has appointed Paul Cristina as the agency’s new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Cristina’s appointment follows a nearly six-month nationwide search led by Gregg Moser of Krauthamer & Associates, LLC, a recognized expert in placement of executive transit leaders across the country. The Board shortlisted and i
Texas Residents Urged to Help #STOPTrackTragedies During Rail Safety Week 2022 and Beyond
Every year, 2,100 North Americans are killed or seriously injured when they engage in unsafe behavior around tracks and trains. Texas Operation Lifesaver is joining Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA), Trinity Metro and Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) from September 19-25 to observe Rail Safety Week and urge residents to help #STOPTrackTragedies.
Denton County’s GoZone service celebrates one year of flexible, on-demand public transit
Denton County Transportation Authority’s (DCTA) on-demand transit service, GoZone, is celebrating its one-year anniversary this month. Since launching last September, GoZone has provided 527,000 low-cost, flexible rides to residents, visitors and workers in Denton, Highland Village, Lewisville and Castle Hills.
DCTA and DART Approve Joint Rail Operations Facility
The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Board of Directors approved an inter-local agreement with Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) for a Joint Rail Operations Facility (JROF) for testing, operations and maintenance of the new Stadler Fast Light Intercity and Regional Train (FLIRT) commuter rail vehicles for the DART Silver Line regional rail project currently under construction.
DCTA Observes Labor Day With Service Schedule Changes
On Monday, September 5, Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) will not operate Denton Connect and A-train service in recognition of Labor Day. The agency’s administrative office in Lewisville and the Downton Denton Transit Center (DDTC) will also close for the holiday. GoZone will operate on a holiday schedule: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
No DCTA Denton Connect or A-train Service on Independence Day
On Monday, July 4, Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) will not operate Denton Connect and A-train service in honor of Independence Day. The agency’s administrative office in Lewisville and the Downton Denton Transit Center (DDTC) will also be closed for the holiday. GoZone will operate on a holiday schedule: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. with travel between all zones and the DART Trinity Mills Station.
Hop On Board the Birthday Train
Get ready to celebrate with the Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) as the A-train turns 11 years old. On Saturday, June 18, DCTA will offer free rides on the A-train all day. No special code is required, just hop on board and get set for adventure.