Jump to Connect Service Changes in Effect beginning August 19th
Detours in Effect Due to Construction
Due to ongoing construction, several detours are in effect until further notice. This may result in delays and missed stops. To enhance your travel experience, detour maps with stop closures and the locations of temporary replacement stops for each affected route can be viewed and downloaded below. Please note that maps may be revised due to changing conditions.
TRAVELING AROUND CONNECT BUS ROUTES 3, 6, or 7?
Upgrades coming August 19th will provide even more convenience for those taking the Connect Bus—all with the same excellent customer service you're used to. If you are using our GoZone services between 7 AM and 9 PM, and your starting point and endpoint fall within the purple boundary in the map below, we will have signs to help direct you to the nearest bus stop to help complete your trip.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the August Service Change?
We care about our community and passengers, so we took the opportunity to enhance and improve the existing Connect Bus Service and customer mobility through increased bus frequency and additional bus stops to bring you more consistency, convenience, and reliability.
Why is DCTA Implementing This Service Change?
Our goal is to move as many riders as possible in the most efficient and effective manner. By leveraging data analysis from the GoZone service in the area, we have identified the opportunity to use the Connect Bus network exclusively to serve all trip demand near routes 3, 6, and 7.
What does this look like for me?
Connect Bus service hours for routes 3, 6 and 7 will run from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m with bus service every 20 minutes, along with 18 new bus stop locations to improve access to the bus network.
I currently utilize GoZone to travel in this area. What is changing?
If you are beginning and ending your trip near Routes 3, 6, or 7, the GoZone app will now direct you to ride the Connect Bus routes. If any part of your trip extends beyond the vicinity of the Connect routes, you will not experience any changes to your GoZone experience.
How will my GoZone app experience change?
If you are beginning and ending your trip near Routes 3, 6, or 7, the GoZone app will direct you to the nearest Connect Bus stop to complete your trip between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
When will this happen?
This service change will go into effect on August 19th, 2024. Stay tuned for more information from DCTA Rider Alerts Sign up today to receive important updates via email or text!
Connect Bus is a local, fixed-route service that operates in the city of Denton. The routes were configured to provide easy access to many popular destinations within the city as well as connection to A-train stations for access to our commuter rail line.
Connect Bus service operates Monday through Saturday.
Connect Route 6
Route 6 goes between the Downtown Denton Transit Center up to Discovery Park, with popular destinations such as:
- Denton City Hall East
- Denton Civic Center
- Denton Public Library North
- Discovery Park at the University of North Texas
- Denton Senior Center
- Emily Fowler Central Library
- Texas Woman's University
Connect Route 7
Route 7 goes between the Downtown Denton Transit Center and Rayzor Ranch Shopping Center, with popular destinations such as:
- Denton County MHMR
- Denton Courthouse-on-the-Square
- Denton Civic Center
- Health Services of North Texas
- Rayzor Ranch Shopping District
- Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton
- University of North Texas
- US Post Office
There is no Connect Bus service on Sundays or major holidays including:
- New Year's Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day