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M A G A Z I N EJUNE 2011

THE INAUGURAL ISSUE

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Regarded as the historic college town of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metro-plex, Denton is a local hotspot for music, art, and a unique atmosphere. This charming reputation sometimes overshadows the city’s appeal for outdoor recreation, and area residents may be surprised to also discov-er Denton as a scenic getaway. In addition to its neighborhood parks and playgrounds, Denton offers major trails and special-interest parks.

On the north end of Denton, visitors can enjoy open scenery while visiting Denton’s water park or free, fully equipped skate park. Water Works Park features giant slides and a continuous-flowing river, but the park’s amount of green space is not so typical.Along with the fact that coolers and outside food are allowed, guests often take advantage of the park’s calm, grassy areas by setting up for the day and picnicking.

Area residents may also take pleasure in Denton’s more unique facili-ties. Located in Lake Forest Park, Wiggly Field Dog Park provides dog stations, both human and pet drinking fountains, and fenced areas to separate large and small dogs. Across town, hobbyists and athletes can advantage from a variety of facilities such as a batting range, a golf practice center, a disc golf course, and a radio-control aircraft runway.

Online users can discover Denton’s parks and trails by visiting the “Parks and Trails” page on the City of Denton Parks and Recreation website, www.dentonparks.com. The site gives the option to explore with an interactive map or browse

through the parks and trails listing. Each park page features photos, directions, and a list of the park’s amenities.

The Denton Parks and Recreation Department also utilizes the city’s extensive facilities by offering “enriching” programs, including annual fun runs, free movies in the park, and a community fishing program.Through the department’s outdoor recreational program, area resi-dents can even explore Denton’s creeks and trails with skilled staff and knowledgeable volunteers. The program allows participants to kayak, canoe, hike, and geocache without having previous experience or their own equipment. Additional information on activities and programs is also available at the department’s website.

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Denton County Transportation Authority

A-train service is here and ready to rideIt’s here! The long awaited A-

train debuts from downtownDenton south into Dallas andback to offer an alternative wayto get from home to work andback or to enjoy an outing, visitfriends, attend an event andmore.

In the works for almost 10years when the vision startedforming under the guidance ofCharles Emery and, soon, theDenton County TransportationAuthority, the A-train is now areality some eight years afterreceiving voter approval inSeptember 2003.

Riding the A-train serves asan alternative to interstate trav-el in a corridor packed as morepeople move into the region.Travel from downtown Dentonto Trinity Mills will be 37 min-

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utes — 37 minutes you can readthis magazine, study a schoolbook or work report, enjoy the

passing scenery or take a quicknap.

For $6 a day or $25 per week,

you can ride the A-train to andfrom Denton and Lewisville.For $10 per day or $50 perweek, a regional pass providescomplete access to bus and railservice on DCTA, DART, TREand The T (except paratransitservices).

Debuting with former TrinityExpress cars, the A-train soonwill have its own look with theStadler vehicles are finished,complete with places to storebicycles for those who choosenot to park and ride at any ofthe five DCTA stations — two inDenton and three in Lewisville.

Inside this issue, you will findinformation about fares for theA-train and bus services as wellas a general schedule and a

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A rider’s perspective


Space between seats on the new A-train offers room for rid-ers to relax comfortably, says Denton Record-Chronicle StaffWriter Bj Lewis.

Reporter takes a spinon new DCTA A-train

Welcome to the future.Sure there aren’t anyflying cars, tele-

porters and TV signals beameddirectly into the brain, but thereis the A-train. The A-train is theDenton County TransportationAuthority’s answer to I-35E, atravel necessity and yet frequentannoyance to drivers, passen-gers, residents, businesses andeveryone else with an interest inI-35E in Denton County.

There’s something in the air. No, not just the sound of thetrain horn as the mighty DCTArail fleet starts rolling on thetracks, it’s excitement at thisnew travel option.

Don’t think I am just somehired hand here to write ahappy note about the trainwithout experiencing it formyself. Where you are, rightnow, reading this magazine, iswhere I was several weeks ago. Iwas finding out firsthand howthe train experience will be.

The car youwill be riding inon the outset ofrail service arerail diesel carsmanufacturedby Budd in the1960s.

They belonged to DART for awhile but DCTA is using themuntil they get the new cars fromSwitzerland which are stillunder construction.

The first of those will be deliv-ered in late July, bringing sever-al upgrades to the already greatrail experience.

The new fleet will featurelevel boarding where passengerscan walk right on as opposed tohaving to step up in the currentcars. Passengers will have aneasier time maneuvering bikes,wheel chairs and strollers intothe cars. There will be bike rackson those vehicles and greater

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people capacity. The cars willoperate at a higher rate of speed,offering greater frequencybetween trips, more fuel effi-ciency and operate quieterthrough the neighborhoods.

After taking a seat in one ofthe cars, and deciding to faceforward, I prepared to take it allin. The seats were cushy, withplenty of distance between therows to stretch my feet outunder the seat in front of me.Mind you, I am a short guy, butrest assured you leggy peoplewill have room to do the same.

With a scream of the horn,the train set off in motion. Therewas a shiver to the car as itpulled off.

The operator chimed in overthe PA system welcoming ridersto the train and giving out somewarnings and sound safetyadvice when riding the rail.

The cars sway a bit from leftto right as it winds along thecurves and straights from onestation to the next. But honestly,side to side is better than for-ward and backward as youmeander through bumper-to-

bumper traffic on I-35E.Riding the train, you get a

good view of I-35 as well. Servesas a good reminder to you formaking a better travel decisiondoesn’t it? And for those in traf-fic, they can look over and seethe train and wonder why theydidn’t hop on.

Before you know it you’re atthe next station, outfitted withtrashcans, benches and place-holders for maps of the systemand other pertinent informa-tion.

After a brief stop, doors close,the operator chimes in aboutthe next stop and off you go. It’s simple, carefree and here tohelp you help the North Texasregion.

That’s been the goal of DCTA,which formed in 2002 with theidea of making a dent in all thattraffic congestion, enhance airquality and just life in generalfor Denton County residents.With a toot of the horn andchugalug of the mighty DCTAfleet up and down the rail corri-dor, we are well on our way.

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Scenery from inside the new DCTA A-train shows a differentviewpoint as it winds alongside Interstate 35E, crossingLewisville Lake along the way.

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A-train: Bikes part of plan

Denton Record-Chronicle/Barron LudlumWill Warrington says he is looking forward to new A-train.

By Rachel MehlhaffStaff Writer

Will Warrington decided topark his pickup and purchasean electric bicycle in February,using his tax refund. The onlytrouble with riding a bike whilelooking for a job is it limits yourparameters. Warrington, whountil recently was on the jobhunt, was putting a lot of hopein the opening of the A-train—itwould allow him to widen hissearch.

Warrington recently landed ajob at United Commercial CastStone in Denton, making hisneed for the A-train less crucialbut he still plans to use it.

“I’m sure the A-train will behandy in the future whether I’mlooking for a job or going to aconcert,” he said.

During his job hunt,

Warrington was finding thatmany of the jobs he was quali-fied for were in Dallas but hewas limited by his bike. He saidhis pickup still runs but it’s notvery reliable—not to mentionthe rising cost of gas prices.

Now the A-train will give himthe opportunity to visit theDallas Arboretum or take in ashow or a concert in Dallas.

His hope is that he will beable to take his bike, along withits 30-pound battery, on thetrain and ride it around inDallas. The battery makes hisbike weigh in at 85 pounds, hesaid.

And Denton CountyTransportation Authority plansfor the A-train to be bike friend-

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capacity of 200. Luggage racks,bike racks and space for wheel-chairs are provided. The vehicleis 70 percent low floor, meaninglevel boarding is provided.Though up to three vehiclesmay be run as a unit, DCTAplans to run two coupled vehi-cles. This is Stadler’s third con-tract in the United States andthe largest in North America.The New Jersey Riverline andAustin’s Capital Metro alsooperate these vehicles. Stadler isknown throughout the world asa provider of DMUs and otherrail equipment. Founded in1942, Stadler expanded to pro-duce commuter rail vehicles,streetcars, rack railways, pas-senger coaches, locomotives andother rail related products.

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ly. There will be bike hooksavailable for people interestedin taking their bikes on thetrain.

When it comes to electricbicycles like Warrington’s ormotorized bicycles, DCTA willallow it as long as it doesn’t takeup addition room or slow downthe boarding process, said DeeLeggett, vice president of com-munications and planning atDCTA. “It’s really about the

amount of space the bicyclewould take up,” she said.

DCTA wants to be as bikefriendly as it can withoutimpacting operation, she said.“Some of those things we wouldhave to address on a case by casebasis,” Leggett said.

Rachel Mehlhaff can be reachedat 940-566-6889. Her e-mailaddress is [email protected].

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DCTA

Where it all started

DCTA is a CoordinatedCounty TransportationAuthority as defined in Chapter460 of the Texas TransportationCode. Following a successfulcounty-wide authorization elec-tion, DCTA was granted powerto plan, develop, acquire, con-struct, own, operate, and main-tain a public transportation sys-tem in Denton County. Thepowers and duties exercised byDCTA and the Board ofDirectors are impacted bynumerous federal and state lawsand regulations and are guidedby the Authority’s vision, mis-sion and core values.

The legislation authorizingDCTA’s creation required that aService Plan be developed bythe Authority. The Service Planwas submitted to the voters ofeight cities in Denton County onSeptember 13, 2003, for consid-eration and approval of a one-half percent sales and use tax.The election was successful inthe cities of Denton, HighlandVillage, and Lewisville.Imposition of the sales and usetax, dedicated to the Authorityfor implementation of theService Plan, began January 1,2004.

This Service Plan included arail component and three layersof bus service, including interimregional commuter bus service,local fixed route bus service, anddemand response service. In2004, DCTA began work to ful-fill the promises of the ServicePlan by funding the existing busoperations which led to theacquisition of those operationsin 2005. Also in 2005, DCTAlaunched a Bus and ParatransitStudy which served as a tool indetermining the level of bus andparatransit service needed inour service areas. In 2006,DCTA began two new services –

Commuter Express in May andConnect in Lewisville inNovember. These actions ful-filled the bus components of theAuthority’s Service Plan.

In 2006, DCTA also began afleet modernization effort whichhas included the addition of 17low-floor Gilligs, 12 cutawaysand several support vehicles.Another five Gilligs are current-ly on order with funds from theAmerican Recovery andReinvestment Act and theagency is purchasing six addi-tional cutaways.

Most recently, the agencyrestructured and expanded localfixed routes to better serve tran-sit-supportive land uses, consol-idated paratransit service areasand launched a pilot demand-response program in HighlandVillage. The agency has alsoworked with the University ofNorth Texas to create a nine-route university system that car-ries up to 15,000 passengers aday.

DCTA has quickly establisheda physical presence in our com-munities with park and ridefacilities, passenger amenitiesand the construction of a locallyfunded rail project and theDowntown Denton TransitCenter. The Authority’s five-yearcapital plan also includes a BusOperations & MaintenanceFacility to accommodate antici-pated growth in the transit serv-ices.

The Authority’s aggressiveapproach to service implemen-tation has resulted in anincrease in transit ridership byover 60% since taking over cityservices in 2005. The agency’sridership gains were recognizedin 2008 by the Federal TransitAdministration with the

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History“Success in Enhancing

Ridership” Award. As a result ofrecent service improvements,DCTA achieved record rider-ship surpassing the two millionannual passenger mark in2009.

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DCTA’s Commuter Expressprovides an express coach serv-ice from Denton and Lewisvilleto the Dallas Central BusinessDistrict (CBD), as well asreverse trips from Dallas,Carrollton and Lewisville to theUniversity of North Texas(UNT), Texas Woman’sUniversity (TWU) and down-town Denton.

Commuter Express operatesfive days a week and travel onthe HOV lanes, providing a timesavings for passengers. InDallas, Commuter Express cir-culates through the CentralBusiness District, serving tenbus stops and providing connec-tion opportunities to DallasArea Rapid Transit (DART) busand rail lines. The reverse com-mute, beginning in downtownDallas, stops at DART’s NorthCarrollton Transit Center,Lewisville park and ride, UNT,TWU and downtown Denton.This has been a popular serviceand provides approximately89,000 rides per year betweenDenton and Dallas, Texas.

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DCTA Connect offers localfixed-route bus service in thecities of Denton and Lewisville,and an on-demand servicecalled Connect RSVP in the cityof Highland Village.

DCTA Connect in Dentonconsists of eight routes operat-ing Monday through Saturday.Destinations include DentonCity Hall, Courthouse, andLibraries; Denton Communityand Regional Hospitals; severalretail and grocery shops; severalparks and recreation centers,including the senior center; var-ious social service agencies; andeducational institutes, includingUNT and TWU, and a variety ofelementary, middle and highschools. Passengers may trans-fer from Connect to CommuterExpress, NCTC Shuttle or theUNT Shuttle.

DCTA Connect service inLewisville consists of threeroutes operating Mondaythrough Saturday. Destinationsinclude Lewisville City Hall,Vista Ridge Mall, LewisvilleMedical Center, Senior Center,Library, Lewisville High School,several retail and grocery shops,and social service agencies.Passengers may also transferfrom Lewisville Connect toCommuter Express or theNCTC Shuttle.

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DCTA operates a multi-routeshuttle service for UNT througha contractual agreement. TheUNT Shuttle service providestransportation from nearbyapartment complexes to thecampus, as well as circulationthroughout the campus. Theservice is open to the generalpublic and passengers can alsotransfer from the UNT routes toConnect, NCTC Shuttle andCommuter Express.

In August 2009, DCTA

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Historylaunched a shuttle service con-necting North Central TexasCollege (NCTC) in Corinth toDenton and Lewisville. Thisservice is provided through acontractual agreement betweenNCTC and DCTA and is open tothe public. Passengers maytransfer to and from otherDCTA services in Denton andLewisville.

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The DCTA Access serviceoffers curb to curb ADAParatransit service in Dentonand Lewisville and elderly anddisabled demand-response(Non-ADA) service for the resi-dents of Denton, Lewisville, andHighland Village. Access pas-

sengers can schedule trips tobegin and end anywhere in theparticipating cities listed above.ADA paratransit service is pro-vided by DCTA for residentstraveling within ?-mile from theConnect local fixed routes and isavailable to residents withAmericans with Disabilities Acteligibility.

DCTA Connect RSVP serviceprovides peak-hour on-demandservice in Highland Village andnorth Lewisville. Passengers canmake transfers betweenConnect RSVP to LewisvilleConnect and/or CommuterExpress.

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Rock n’Rail celebration on June 18The Denton County Transit

Authority is planning communi-ty-wide celebrations onSaturday, June 18, from noon to4 p.m. to celebrate the start of itsA-train service on June 20.

The Rock n’ Rail celebrationwill celebrate the opening of theA-train and honor the musicalheritage of Denton County withperformances by local artists atall five stations including thedowntown Denton station,MedPark station, HighlandVillage station, downtownLewisville station and theHebron Station near CastleHills.

Local food vendors and busi-nesses will also participate.

DCTA will offer free specialevent service from noon to 6

p.m. with serv-ice betweenD e n t o n ,Lewisville andCarrollton.The followingis a list ofbands partici-pating in thecelebration:

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Vanessa Helvey and DavidWhite

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BBaannddss::12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Studio B12 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. SteveDuncan2 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. DavidTrizina

(acoustic artists will play inbetween Studio B sets.)

OOlldd TToowwnn SSttaattiioonn//LLeewwiissvviillllee::BBaannddss::12 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. VictorAndrada1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. StephenTrevino Band2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Miracle Lane3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Burton Tyler

HHeebbrroonn SSttaattiioonnBBaannddss::12 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. Old CityLights1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. HeatherRoberts Band2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. TheGrenadines3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. The PolishCowboys.


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regionales le ofrecen al usuarioacceso completo al servicio delbus o de los trenes DCTA,DART, TRE, The T (excepto elservicio paratransporte). Tarifa del Día Regional $10 Tarifa del Día RegionalReducida*** $2Libro de Tarifa Regional de 10días $70 Tarifa Regional Semanal $50 Tarifa Regional Mensual $120Tarifa Regional Reducida***$32Tarifa Regional Anual $1,200***Precios de la tarifa reducidason para usuarios mayores de65 años, discapacitado ominusválido, usuarios del servi-cio Medicare y estudiantesmenores de 18 años,

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more specific schedule that maychange a little to adjust to riderdemands.

You’ll find stories fromreporter who took one of thefirst rides in late May, a poten-tial rider who is looking forwardto the service, informationabout each of the stations, aswell as articles about whatDenton has to offer from theDenton Convention & VisitorsBureau.

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Kim Phillips, vice president

City of DentonJohn Cabrales, public informa-tion officer

Denton County TransportationAuthority

Dee Leggett, vice president ofcommunications and planning

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Denton offers several houses of history

Courtesy photo/Denton Convention & Visitors Bureau

This photo shows one of the many historical rooms in one ofDenton’s museums.

Sometimes the word “history”conjures up a yawn for peoplenot naturally drawn to things ofthe past. Youngsters, especially,often harbor yearnings that his-tory would stay in the class-room. They think dusty. Old.Boring.

Wrong! Not so in Denton!The vibrancy of Denton’s

downtown is tangible. Thepulsing, creative life of almost50,000 students between theUniversity of North Texas andTexas Woman’s University keepsthe area hopping 24/7. TheCenter for Visual Arts, theHickory Street Arts Corridor,galleries, more than 20 livemusic venues, coffee houses,plus local fare to fit any palettebeckon from original architec-ture. Entertainment, antiques,

eclectic shopping mix withupscale, urban living. And thewhole energetic vibe windsamong Denton County’s housesof history.

The Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum sits in theheart of Denton, literally, as thecrown in the middle of thesquare in the middle of the city.Built in 1896, the Courthousehas served Denton County con-tinuously for more than 105years. In fact, the CountyCommissioners Court stillmeets out justice from theornate, second floor courtroom.But the entire first floor is dedi-cated to Denton County history.The museum offers exhibits,special collections, and histori-cal documents providing visi-tors an overview of the commu-

nities, residents, lifestyles, andcultures that have contributedto Denton County’s rich her-itage. Of course, the courthouse

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ways, imagining the heroes andleaders and, yes, even outlawsthat have walked those samefloors in the past. TheCourthouse lawn is the livingroom of Denton, a gatheringplace throughout the year forfamilies, couples, students,musicians – often everyone atonce when the lawn plays hostto festivals like Arts, Antiques &Autos in September and theHoliday Lighting Festival inDecember. Her clock towerbeckons at night atop thou-sands of tiny white lightssparkling in stately pecan treesthat, by day, offer shade andrespite. The Denton CountyCourthouse is one of the mostphotographed courthouses inTexas. One visit and you’ll seewhy.

The Historical Park ofDenton County, two blockssouth of the Courthouse-on-the-Square, is an authentically his-toric Denton experience.Comprised now of the Bayless-Selby House Museum, DentonCounty African AmericanMuseum, Elm Ridge Church,and a welcome center, the parkwill soon add a windmill, theOld No. 14 Fire House, and a 4-hole outhouse (Seriously?Aren’t we glad someone invent-ed bathroom stalls?). TheBayless-Selby House Museumtakes visitors back in time toturn of the 20th centuryDenton, depicting Victorian eralife for the well-to-do family inDenton County. The gorgeoushome looks and feels as thoughits inhabitants just went out fora walk.

The African AmericanMuseum, next door to theBayless Selby House, tells a dif-

ferent story but one just asimportant to Denton’s evolutionas a richly diverse city. Artifactsin this museum allow visitors toexperience daily life ofQuakertown residents, theirturmoil during a time of segre-gation, and the positive impactsof integration. The museum ishoused in a restored home fromhistoric Quakertown. Adding tothe ambience of the HistoricalPark throughout the summergrowing season is the DentonCounty Farmers Market. Fromthe back of pickups and flatbedtrailers lining Carroll Boulevardin front of the Historical Park,local farmers ply their home-grown produce every Tuesday,Thursday and Saturday morn-ings from 7 a.m. until everythingis gone.

East on Hickory Street justthree blocks is yet another tripinto Denton’s past. The DentonFirefighters’ Museum is a must-

see into the arduous job of fight-ing fire. It showcases fascinat-ing memorabilia from the1800’s all the way to the present,including an old hose cartpulled by hand, items from a1935 ladder truck, and antiquegear. Photos and news stories ofsome of Denton’s most notablefires and the heroes that foughtthem line the walls above dis-play cases full of accoutrementsfrom breathing apparatus tofireman’s hats and helmets, toboots, jackets and protectivegear. The Firefighters Museumand the Historical Park, separat-ed by just a few walker-friendlyblocks, will be indelibly linkedonce the Old No. 14 Fire Houseis added to the Park’s collectionof Denton history. Visitors willsee in person one of the truckspictured in action at theFirefighters’ Museum.

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Downtown Denton: A happening place

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Denton’s Courthouse on the Square is a central attraction ina bustling downtown with eateries, shops and more.

In Denton, It’s Hip to beSquare

The Denton Convention &Visitors Bureau’s all new Hip-2-B-Square brochure hit thestreets in May with lots of excit-ing new content – content driv-en by new businesses clamber-ing to be in the heart of Denton’ship downtown district.

Denton is special. The CVBteam members know this per-haps better than anyone else,working as they do year-roundto promote Denton, often rival-ing for tourism business againstcities similar to Denton in sizeand demographics.

“The Denton product alwaysoutshines competitors when thecontest comes down to “sense ofplace,” says Kim Phillips, CVBVice President. “When clients

pit our Square against otherTexas town squares, we winmost of the time.” A testimonyto this fact, Denton will host theTexas Main Street ManagersPreservation Conference inJune 2011, all of their confer-ence activity centered down-town – the crowning tri-umphant edge that securedDenton as their host.

Denton’s appeal is the factthat it’s real. No faux downtowncopying Anywhere, USA. WhatDenton has is uniquely Denton’s– buildings and ambience. Theresult is a personality, a vibe thateven casual observers pick upon quickly. The vibe is vibrant, apulsing energy all day that does-n’t stop at night. After hoursentertainment has become oneof the biggest economic growth

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nesses have been a magnet fordiners and nightlife seekers forseveral years. Their pull is allthe stronger now with theadded action of their crossstreet: the daily-evolvingHickory Street developmentthat includes loft-style living,cool restaurants likeWeinberger’s Deli, RamanRepublic, the newly openedLove Shack, and soon-to-openMellow Mushroom. New pubslike the smoke-free HickoryStreet Lounge and Cellar 22 addtexture to the already-bursting-with-color fabric along HickoryStreet and around the Square:Abbey Inn, Beth Marie’s,Loophole, Ruby’s Diner, J&J’sPizza, Abbey Underground,Andy’s Bar, Hooligan’s, Vigne,The Labb, Banter, and on and

on and on. And the entire hipexperience is anchored by ourbeautiful courthouse – one ofthe most photographed court-houses in all of Texas and keep-er of our story in theCourthouse-on-the-SquareMuseum. Yes, Denton’s down-town life is rich fabric indeed.And visitors are drawn to it,becoming just as enamored asdo the locals. We have the realdeal downtown which is whyeveryone is discovering that inDenton, it just is “Hip-2-B-Square. Hip-2-B-Square isavailable at the DentonChamber ofCommerce/Convention &Visitors Bureau lobby at 414Parkway and is available fordownload at www.discoverden-ton.com. -- DDeennttoonn CCVVBB

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DCTA, DART and the T havecreated a seamless fare struc-ture throughout the region. Thisseamless fare structure allows apassenger to travel between thethree agencies’ jurisdiction withjust one Regional Pass.

DART and The T employerannual passes and other specialpass programs will be honoredon the A-train if those passes areregional passes.

RReeggiioonnaall PPaasssseessAs of December 1, Regional

Passes are valid on Connect,Connect RSVP, UNT ShuttleCommuter Express and the A-train as well as DART, TRE andThe T. Demand response is notincluded.

Passengers may transfer toanother service within theRegional System at no addition-al charge by obtaining a transferslip from the bus operator.

Visit the DCTA website formore detailed fare information.

LLooccaall SSyysstteemm PPaasssseessAs of December 1, Local

System Passes are valid onConnect, Connect RSVP, UNTShuttle as well as trips withinDenton County on CommuterExpress and the A-train.

Passengers may transfer toanother service within the LocalSystem at no additional chargeby obtaining a transfer slip fromthe bus operator.

Passengers wishing to trans-fer to the Regional System willneed to pay the appropriateupgrade upon transfer. Visit theDCTA website for more detailedfare information.

Passes are available for pur-chase at Lewisville City Hall,Highland Village City Hall,TWU Commuter Services

(Student Union, second floor),DCTA Operations or online.Passes may also be purchased(using cash, check or moneyorder) from DCTA bus opera-tors the first and last three daysof the month.

Annual Regional Passes areonly available for purchaseonline and require a photo ID.

When the A-train beginsservice in June 2011, tickets willalso be available for purchasefrom ticket vending machineslocated at each rail station.

FFaarree MMeeddiiaa PPuurrcchhaasseessDCTA fare media may be

purchased at Lewisville CityHall, Highland Village CityHall, Our Daily Bread andonline at www.dcta.net. In May,DCTA will begin selling faremedia through the DDTC.When the A-train opens inJune, DCTA will also sell faremedia from ticket vendingmachines on the station plat-form.

The TVMs will accept creditcards. Annual passes can onlybe purchased through websiteor at the DDTC.

FFaarree MMeeddiiaa FFeeeess***Reduced = Seniors (65+),

disabled, Medicare card holdersand students (18 & under, withvalid student ID)

Local System- Local SystemPasses allow a passenger to trav-el within Denton County onDCTA services; Connect,Connect RSVP, UNT Shuttleand the A-train.

(Passengers wishing to travelsouth of the Hebron Station willneed to purchase a RegionalPass.)

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Local System One-Way $3Local System One-Way Reduced*** $1.50Local System Day Pass $6 (available when the A-train begins)Local System 10-Day Pass Book $40Weekly Local System Pass $25 (available when the A-train begins)Monthly Local System Pass $90Monthly Local System Pass Reduced*** $32Local System Annual Pass $650Summer Youth Pass $30Connect RSVP One-Way Trip $3

RReeggiioonnaall SSyysstteemm- Regional Passes provide a passenger completeaccess to bus and rail service on DCTA, DART, TRE and The T(except paratransit services). (Passengers wishing to travel south ofthe Hebron Station will need to purchase this type of pass.)Regional Day Pass $10 (available when the A-train begins)Regional Day Reduced*** $2Regional 10-Day Pass Book $70Weekly Regional Pass $50 (available when the A-train begins)Monthly Regional Pass $120Monthly Regional Pass Reduced*** $32Regional Annual Pass $1,200


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Fares

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TTrraannssffeerrss BBuuyy--uuppConnect to Local System $1.50Connect to Regional System $3.50Local System to Regional System $2

DCTA will optimize its schedule to meet as many Green Linetrains at the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Trinity Mills sta-tion. DCTA will operate at a 25 minute frequency during peakperiods and 60-80 minute frequencies during the off-peak.


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Transit center in DentonThe City of Denton and the

Denton County TransportationAuthority (DCTA) brokeground in March on theDowntown Denton TransitCenter and adjacent DCTADowntown Station of the A-train rail line through DentonCounty.

During fiscal year 2004-05,Denton received $3.1 million incongressional funding from apriority project request it madeto its congressional delegation.The request was for a FederalTransit Administration Grantthat would allow for the devel-opment of a bus multimodaltransit facility in DowntownDenton, now known as theDowntown Denton TransitCenter. The project required a20 percent match in local funds,which was be provided by

DCTA through an interlocalagreement with the City.

The Transit Center at 604 E.Hickory St. consists of the adap-tive reuse of an existing City ofDenton facility that providesapproximately 8,800 squarefeet of air-conditioned officeand public meeting space. Theeastern half of the facility willinclude general office space forDCTA bus operations staff and ajoint use training and publicmeeting room. The remainderof the facility includes a publicwaiting area for transit passen-gers, a ticket office, ticket kiosk,restrooms and retail space to befinished out in the future by theprivate sector.

The A-train will serve theDowntown Denton Transit

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Stops along the A-train way

Denton Record-Chronicle file photos

At left, in downtown Denton between Hickory and Sycamore streetsand Bell and Railroad avenues, the transit center sits just across fromthe boarding platform. The center also serves as a hub for bus travelin Denton. At top, the Medpark Station is just behind Denton RegionalMedical Center in the southern section of Denton.

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At left, the Highland Village/Lewisville Lake Station sits at GardenRidge Boulevard and I-35E. Above, Old Town Station sits four blockseast of Old Town Lewisville between College and Main streets. HebronStation in south Lewisville is at Lakeside Circle and Hebron Parkway.

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Transit

DCTA

Center with the rail platformjust to the west of the facility.The 450-foot platformcanopies, amenities and stationicon were designed to comple-ment the transit center andreflect the architectural featuresunique to Downtown Denton.

The DCTA A-train passengerrail system will connect DentonCounty with the DART systemand the rest of the North Texasregion, creating an economicdevelopment mechanism forDenton County and the regionas a whole. The A-train project,a central element of DCTA’sservice plan, includes 21 miles ofregional rail, five rail stations, anadjacent bicycle/pedestriantrail, and a regional rail opera-tions and maintenance facility.

Existing parking lot of the

Transit Center and A-trainStation allows for approximate-ly 60 parking spaces for transitpatrons, DCTA employees, apassenger drop off area, andbike storage. The bus lane, busshelters and the terminus of theRail Trail Hike and BikeCorridor will be located alongthe western side of the parkinglot and Transit Center.Additionally, the projectincludes a 45-foot clock towerand landscaped public plazaarea at the intersection ofHickory Street and RailroadAvenue. The tower serves as afocal point for the transit centerand was designed to serve as anoutdoor performance venue forlocal musicians and artists, andto compliment the DCTA railplatform. -- CCiittyy ooff DDeennttoonn

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Documents

The A-train Magazine -- The Inaugural Issue