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Bike Denton
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Advocacy organization in Denton, Texas, USA focused on safe, affordable transportation options. www.bikedenton.org
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Bike Denton @bikedentontx.bsky.social · Nov 26
Make sure you don't miss a story or an event. Sign up for the monthly Bike Denton newsletter!
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🗳 Polls are open TODAY until 7 p.m., Saturday, May 3 for the Denton City Council election! 🚲🛴🚌🚗 🚶‍♀️

🗳 Find your assigned polling location: VoteDenton.gov --> Voter Lookup

🧐 Compare candidates and find more election information: www.bikedenton.org/news/2025-vo...

#VoteDenton #IBikeIVote
May 3, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Want safer streets and more transportation options? Vote in local elections! Use this guide to compare candidates for Denton City Council and make your plan to vote.

🗳 Early Voting: April 22-29
🗳 Election Day: Saturday, May 3

www.bikedenton.org/news/2025-vo...

#BikeDenton #IBikeIVote #VoteDenton
2025 Voter Guide for Denton City Council Election — Bike Denton
The Denton City Council election is Saturday, May 3. Early voting is April 22-29. Use this voter guide to learn about the candidates and make your plan to vote.
www.bikedenton.org
April 21, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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City staff installed a painted crosswalk and road signage on Edwards Road near the DCTA Rail Trail one month earlier than originally anticipated. The new pedestrian crossing was originally built without basic safety infrastructure for people walking and biking.
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City Paints Crosswalk, Adds Signage on Edwards Road — Bike Denton
City staff installed the painted crosswalk and road signage the week of December 16—one month earlier than originally anticipated.
www.bikedenton.org
January 11, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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A pedestrian button was still broken days after a fatal crash on University Drive that killed James Carter and his service dog, Austin, on Christmas Day.

www.bikedenton.org/news/broken-...

#VisionZero #SafeSystemsApproach #TxDOT #SafetyOverSpeed #DangerousByDesign
Broken Pedestrian Button Found Where Service Dog Advocate Was Killed On Christmas Day — Bike Denton
A pedestrian button was still broken days after a fatal crash on University Drive that killed James Carter and his service dog, Austin, on Christmas Day.
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December 31, 2024 at 11:55 PM
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#MerryChristmas and #HappyHolidays from Bike Denton!
About 25 people pose with lit-up bicycles on an outdoor basketball court at night. Text reads "Merry Christmas" and "Happy Holidays." Christmas lights line the top and bottom of the image.
December 25, 2024 at 2:27 PM
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The Denton Mobility Committee meets on Wed., 12/18 at 10 a.m. Agenda and livestream: dentontx.new.swagit.com/events/37369

Agenda items include:
- Use of bollards for cycling and walking.
- Update on projects funded through the DCTA TRiP program. Scroll through images for examples of TRiP projects.
December 17, 2024 at 5:02 PM
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THIS Tuesday (12/17)! Don your bicycle with lights and join Denton Women Cyclists for a festive 4-mile ride to look at lights. Kid-friendly pace. Ladies and gents both welcome.

Ride meets 6:30 PM at South Lakes Park for treats before rolling out.

www.bikedenton.org/events/holid...
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December 17, 2024 at 12:27 AM
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City staff plan to add road markings and signage at a new pedestrian crossing that was initially built without basic safety infrastructure.

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Denton Transportation Staff to Address Safety Concerns on Edwards Road — Bike Denton
City staff plan to add road markings and signage at a new pedestrian crossing that was initially built without basic safety infrastructure.
www.bikedenton.org
December 15, 2024 at 2:33 PM
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@bikeleague.bsky.social has released the 2024 Bicycle Friendly State Report Cards! Texas "spends a very low amount of federal funding on biking and walking per capita–less than the cost of one Whataburger Jr. annually per person.”

www.bikedenton.org/news/texas-r...
Texas Ranks 30th in 2024 Bicycle Friendly State Report Card  — Bike Denton
Texas ranked 30th out of 50 states in the 2024 Bicycle Friendly State report card from the League of American Bicyclists.
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December 13, 2024 at 6:22 PM
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"If you care about the bottom line, and you care about budgets and taxes, then you should care about urban biking, because it’s a money saver."
brenttoderian.bsky.social Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · Dec 7
”The benefits of a ‘car-less’ household are myriad, but few are as quantifiable as the $ people sink into a depreciating asset that sits unused 95% of the time. I haven’t had to think about the many costs of car ownership for many years, which is incredibly liberating.” dailyhive.com/vancouver/bi...
Opinion: Why more urban cycling saves everyone money | Urbanized
The resulting benefits of a ‘car-less’ household are myriad, but few are as quantifiable as the money most people sink into a depreciating asset that sits unused for 95% of the time.
dailyhive.com
December 7, 2024 at 9:30 PM
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Shout out to the five volunteers who beat the rain and cleaned 10 bags of litter from the DCTA Rail Trail between Shady Oaks and Loop 288! Our next litter cleanup will be the Great American Cleanup in March!

#weKDB #wddi
December 7, 2024 at 7:32 PM
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Make sure you don't miss a story or an event. Sign up for the monthly Bike Denton newsletter!
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November 26, 2024 at 12:37 AM
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Since 2023, a small group of volunteers has inched forward in constructing a new mountain bike trail in South Lakes Park. They need your help!
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Join the Effort to Build a Mountain Bike Trail in South Lakes Park — Bike Denton
Since 2023, a small group of volunteers has inched forward in constructing a new mountain bike trail in South Lakes Park. They need your help!
www.bikedenton.org
November 24, 2024 at 3:44 PM
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Since 2023, a small group of volunteers has inched forward in constructing a new mountain bike trail in South Lakes Park. They need your help!
www.bikedenton.org/news/join-th...
Join the Effort to Build a Mountain Bike Trail in South Lakes Park — Bike Denton
Since 2023, a small group of volunteers has inched forward in constructing a new mountain bike trail in South Lakes Park. They need your help!
www.bikedenton.org
November 24, 2024 at 3:44 PM
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Bottom-up action meets coordinated response. Ready to be part of the solution? Come to our meetup on Dec 9th! (Harvest House, 7pm)
bikedentontx.bsky.social Bike Denton @bikedentontx.bsky.social · Nov 21
Thank you to Denton City Councilmember, Brian Beck (District 2), for requesting staff look into this issue during yesterday's Mobility Committee meeting.
bikedentontx.bsky.social Bike Denton @bikedentontx.bsky.social · Nov 19
A new pedestrian crossing lacks basic infrastructure for safe crossing. City staff have not shared any plans or commitment to address the safety concerns despite multiple requests by Bike Denton since September 8.

#DangerousByDesign #VisionZero

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November 23, 2024 at 1:34 PM
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Thank you to Denton City Councilmember, Brian Beck (District 2), for requesting staff look into this issue during yesterday's Mobility Committee meeting.
November 21, 2024 at 2:00 PM
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A new pedestrian crossing lacks basic infrastructure for safe crossing. City staff have not shared any plans or commitment to address the safety concerns despite multiple requests by Bike Denton since September 8.

#DangerousByDesign #VisionZero

www.bikedenton.org/news/new-ped...
New Pedestrian Crossing Maintains Dangerous Design at Former Intersection of Mayhill and Edwards — Bike Denton
A new dangerously designed pedestrian crossing remains unchanged at the former intersection of Mayhill Road and Edwards Road more than two months after Bike Denton first contacted city staff about the...
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November 19, 2024 at 1:04 PM
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Bikes are allowed to be on the road, in your lane. Period. Whether you're driving, cycling, rolling, or walking, we all deserve to get home safely. Share this video to help spread the word about sharing the road responsibly: youtu.be/IJN3fTsg76g?...
Traffic Laws And Cycling For Drivers
YouTube video by League of American Bicyclists
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November 19, 2024 at 9:34 PM
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A new pedestrian crossing lacks basic infrastructure for safe crossing. City staff have not shared any plans or commitment to address the safety concerns despite multiple requests by Bike Denton since September 8.

#DangerousByDesign #VisionZero

www.bikedenton.org/news/new-ped...
New Pedestrian Crossing Maintains Dangerous Design at Former Intersection of Mayhill and Edwards — Bike Denton
A new dangerously designed pedestrian crossing remains unchanged at the former intersection of Mayhill Road and Edwards Road more than two months after Bike Denton first contacted city staff about the...
www.bikedenton.org
November 19, 2024 at 1:04 PM
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Send your letter today to ask your representatives in the Texas House and Senate #txlege and Governor Greg Abbott to pass meaningful legislation this Spring that will reduce the number of people killed in crashes on Texas streets and roads.

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November 17, 2024 at 8:06 PM
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Traffic crashes killed 11 people since Nov. 2023 in the City of Denton and 4,167 people in Texas.

On this World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, remember the lives lost, plug into orgs like @farmandcity.bsky.social, and demand more from leaders at all levels of government.

#WDoR2024
November 17, 2024 at 4:29 PM
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“The new sidewalk is a welcome improvement, providing a safer, more reliable route for our guests,” Edwards said. “It underscores the importance of creating a walkable city where all individuals can move about safely and with dignity.”
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Loop 288 sidewalk construction brings safer path for pedestrians and Denton Community Shelter visitors
The construction of a new sidewalk along west North Loop 288 will merge a gap in pedestrian infrastructure where a well-traveled dirt path was previously the only option.
dentonrc.com
November 15, 2024 at 12:49 PM
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City of Denton is currently adding sidewalks along Loop 288 between US 380 and McKinney St. The sidewalks will replace dirt paths created by frequent pedestrian and bicycle traffic along the corridor.
www.bikedenton.org/news/denton-adding-sidewalk-along-loop-288-between-us-380-and-mckinney-street
Denton Adding Sidewalk along Loop 288 between US 380 and McKinney Street — Bike Denton
The City of Denton is currently adding sidewalks along Loop 288 between US 380 and McKinney Street. The sidewalks will replace dirt paths created by frequent pedestrian and bicycle traffic along the c...
www.bikedenton.org
November 10, 2024 at 8:46 PM
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Thanks to volunteers who helped clean 11 bags of litter from the DCTA Rail Trail this morning! You #KeepDentonBeautiful!

#weKDB
October 20, 2024 at 7:03 PM
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Does our transportation network meet your needs? Share your thoughts on two transportation plans! www.bikedenton.org/news/share-y...
Share Your Thoughts on County and Regional Transportation — Bike Denton
Does our transportation network meet your needs? Share your thoughts on two transportation plans!
www.bikedenton.org
September 29, 2024 at 6:48 PM