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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 · 03/05/2025
🗳 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
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Bike Denton @bikedentontx.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
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
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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.
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Bike Denton @bikedentontx.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
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. www.bikedenton.org/news/city-pa...
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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.
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Bike Denton @bikedentontx.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
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
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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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Bike Denton @bikedentontx.bsky.social · 25/12/2024
#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.
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Bike Denton @bikedentontx.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
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.
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Bike Denton @bikedentontx.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
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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Bike Denton @bikedentontx.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
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/news/denton-...
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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.
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Bike Denton @bikedentontx.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
@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...
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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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Bike Denton @bikedentontx.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
"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."
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Bike Denton @bikedentontx.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
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
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Bike Denton @bikedentontx.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Make sure you don't miss a story or an event. Sign up for the monthly Bike Denton newsletter! www.bikedenton.org/email-list-s...
White text on blue background reads "Subscribe to Bike Denton's Newsletter." In the background is a view of dozens of people bicyclist up a road heading into the Denton square.
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Bike Denton @bikedentontx.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
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...
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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!
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Bike Denton @bikedentontx.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
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...
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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!
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Stronger Denton @strongerdenton.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
Bottom-up action meets coordinated response. Ready to be part of the solution? Come to our meetup on Dec 9th! (Harvest House, 7pm)
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Bike Denton @bikedentontx.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Thank you to Denton City Councilmember, Brian Beck (District 2), for requesting staff look into this issue during yesterday's Mobility Committee meeting.
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Bike Denton @bikedentontx.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
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...
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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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League of American Bicyclists @bikeleague.org · 19/11/2024
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?...
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Traffic Laws And Cycling For Drivers
YouTube video by League of American Bicyclists
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Bike Denton @bikedentontx.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
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...
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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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Farm&City @farmandcity.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
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. sendyourletter.visionzerotexas.org
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2024 World Day of Remembrance Letter Campaign
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Bike Denton @bikedentontx.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
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
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Bike Denton @bikedentontx.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
“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.” dentonrc.com/news/loop-28...
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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.
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Bike Denton @bikedentontx.bsky.social · 10/11/2024
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
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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...
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Bike Denton @bikedentontx.bsky.social · 20/10/2024
Thanks to volunteers who helped clean 11 bags of litter from the DCTA Rail Trail this morning! You #KeepDentonBeautiful! #weKDB
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Bike Denton @bikedentontx.bsky.social · 29/09/2024
Does our transportation network meet your needs? Share your thoughts on two transportation plans! www.bikedenton.org/news/share-y...
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Share Your Thoughts on County and Regional Transportation — Bike Denton
Does our transportation network meet your needs? Share your thoughts on two transportation plans!
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Bike Denton @bikedentontx.bsky.social · 09/09/2024
The Mayhill Phase 2 project is nearing completion. Here's what it means for people walking, biking and using small mobility devices. www.bikedenton.org/news/mayhill-road-project-brings-changes-for-bicycle-and-pedestrian-traffic
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Mayhill Road Project Brings Changes for Bicycle and Pedestrian Traffic — Bike Denton
The Mayhill Phase 2 project is nearing completion after almost 20 months of construction. With it comes changes for bicycle and pedestrian traffic.
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Bike Denton @bikedentontx.bsky.social · 31/08/2024
Our monthly newsletter comes out Sunday, September 1! Don't miss it! Subscribe now! www.bikedenton.org/email-list-s... The newsletter provides updates you might not catch on social media or elsewhere. Project updates, calls to action, upcoming events, and more!
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Bike Denton @bikedentontx.bsky.social · 29/08/2024
The DCTA Board approved City of Denton's application for construction of bicycle and pedestrian facilities using funds from DCTA's Transportation Reinvestment Program (TRiP). www.keranews.org/texas-news/2...
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DCTA, Denton team up to fund bike lanes on McKinney Street
The Denton County Transportation Authority announced plans to help fund six projects to provide safer transit for commuters — including those on foot and on bike — around Denton and Lewisville.
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Bike Denton @bikedentontx.bsky.social · 05/08/2024
A new 10-foot sidepath on US 380 from Mayhill Road to the Greenbelt entrance makes it safer to bike to the Greenbelt. However, the Greenbelt entrance on US 380 remains closed. www.bikedenton.org/news/txdot-c...
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TxDOT Completes 10-Foot Sidepath on US 380, Greenbelt Entrance Remains Closed — Bike Denton
There is now a safer way to access the Greenbelt without an automobile via US 380, but the Greenbelt remains closed at the entrance on US 380.
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Bike Denton @bikedentontx.bsky.social · 01/08/2024
Have you noticed new road striping and new stop signs popping up in the neighborhood north of UNT? Here's why. www.bikedenton.org/news/denton-...
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Denton Installs New Multi-Use Lanes Near New Campus of Newton Rayzor Elementary and Calhoun Middle School — Bike Denton
City staff are working to improve traffic safety around schools. Their current focus: the new shared campus of Newton Rayzor Elementary and Calhoun Middle School.
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dentontransitposts @dtxtransitposts.bsky.social · 25/07/2024
DCTA board meeting, updates as they come
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Bike Denton @bikedentontx.bsky.social · 25/07/2024
Ever wondered how people get around without access to a car? When Driving is Not an Option shines a light on the reality for non-drivers and explains how improving our transportation system with nondrivers in mind will create a better quality of life for everyone. americawalks.org/webinar-when...
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Webinar: When Driving is Not an Option
Join our webinar with Anna Zivarts to discuss her book, When Driving is Not an Option, and the importance of inclusive transportation.
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Bike Denton @bikedentontx.bsky.social · 30/06/2024
Denton scored a 20 out of 100 in its second appearance in the City Ratings from PeopleForBikes, a slight improvement over its 2023 score of 18. www.bikedenton.org/news/denton-...
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Denton Scores 20 out of 100 for Its Bicycle Network — Bike Denton
Denton scored a 20 out of 100 in its second appearance in the City Ratings from PeopleForBikes, a slight improvement over its 2023 score of 18.
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Bike Denton @bikedentontx.bsky.social · 22/06/2024
Denton has hired a new Bicycle & Pedestrian Coordinator! Residents gathered on Saturday morning for a welcome ride and meet-and-greet. www.bikedenton.org/news/residen...
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Residents Welcome Denton’s New Bicycle & Pedestrian Coordinator — Bike Denton
Denton has hired a new Bicycle & Pedestrian Coordinator! Residents gathered on Saturday for a welcome ride and meet-and-greet.
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Bike Denton @bikedentontx.bsky.social · 19/06/2024
Meet Denton's new Bicycle & Pedestrian Coordinator this Saturday, June 22 at 108 W McKinney St! SCHEDULE - 9:30 - 10:00 AM -- casual arrival - 10:00 - 10:30 AM -- short two-mile ride - 10:30 - 11:30 AM -- hang out More info: www.bikedenton.org/events/meet-...
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Bike Denton @bikedentontx.bsky.social · 09/05/2024
"Brooks said she wants the bike bus to show school and city planners that local families want to ride bikes. Ultimately, she said, she wants bike buses to encourage city leaders to create more protected bike lanes so more people feel safe on two wheels." dentonrc.com/education/de...
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Hop on the bike bus: How Denton elementary students make biking to school safe and easy
Newton Rayzor Elementary School students, adorned with wings and superhero helmets, joined the weekly "bike bus" in celebration of National Bike and Roll to School Day. Denton ISD (and the
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Bike Denton @bikedentontx.bsky.social · 01/05/2024
Happy National Bike Month! Learn how to celebrate in Denton. www.bikedenton.org/news/may-is-... #BikeMonthDenton #BikeMonth2024
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National Bike Month is Here! How to Celebrate. — Bike Denton
National Bike Month is the entire month of May. Celebrate all month long with Bike Month BINGO or by participating in a Bike Month activity or event.
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Bike Denton @bikedentontx.bsky.social · 28/04/2024
Denton’s new e-bike rebate program ran out of its first round of funding within three months. Rebate applications for e-bikes are now on a waitlist pending more funding. www.bikedenton.org/news/x3gktok...
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Denton’s E-Bike Rebate Proves Wildly Popular in Its First Year — Bike Denton
Denton’s new e-bike rebate program ran out of its first round of funding within three months. Rebate applications for e-bikes are now on a waitlist pending more funding.
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Bike Denton @bikedentontx.bsky.social · 04/04/2024
Today (April 4) is the last day to register to vote in the May election! Learn what each candidate thinks about transportation issues with our 2024 Voters Guide for Denton City Council. www.bikedenton.org/news/2024-vo...
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Bike Denton @bikedentontx.bsky.social · 03/04/2024
Roughly 80 people rolled through Denton in search of Easter eggs on Sunday. Here's the photo recap! www.bikedenton.org/news/recap-e...
Image of several adults riding bicycles through downtown Denton. A mural and the Denton Courthouse are in the background.
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Bike Denton @bikedentontx.bsky.social · 24/03/2024
Thank you to all Bike Denton volunteers who removed 35 bags of trash and five bags of recycling from the DCTA Rail Trail during the Great American Cleanup! www.bikedenton.org/news/recap-g... #weKDB #GAC2024
Image of individuals carrying trash bags and removing litter from the DCTA Rail Trail. Bicycles are parked along the trail.Image of three people on bicycles posing in a line of cars at the Denton Civic Center parking lot. Two of the bicycles are pulling bicycle trailers loaded with several full bags of trash.Image of 18 people posing along a concrete trail with bicycles loaded with several bags of trash.
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Bike Denton @bikedentontx.bsky.social · 18/03/2024
In May, Denton voters will decide three seats on the Denton City Council. Learn what each candidate thinks about transportation issues with our 2024 Voters Guide for Denton City Council. www.bikedenton.org/news/2024-vo...
Image of a bicycle propped up next to a blue "Vote" sign with an arrow. The Denton courthouse is in the far distance in the background.
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Bike Denton @bikedentontx.bsky.social · 02/03/2024
A resident requested bike lanes on Montecito. The City edges closer to taking ownership of portions of S Elm St and S Locust St. www.bikedenton.org/news/citizen...
Screenshot of Google Street View of South Locust Street facing north towards downtown Denton.
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Bike Denton @bikedentontx.bsky.social · 28/01/2024
Some of the most deadly roads in Denton are owned by TxDOT. Register to attend a virtual input meeting on Wednesday, January 31 to give your input on Texas' first Statewide Active Transportation Plan. bit.ly/3SdJP2h
Google Street view of the intersection of Dallas Drive and Teasley, which is five lanes wide.
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Bike Denton @bikedentontx.bsky.social · 27/12/2023
This is at least the 15th person killed on a road in Denton this year and the first person killed while on a bicycle. Of the 14 other people killed in a crash this year, 6 were in an automobile, 6 were on a motorcycle, and 2 were on foot.
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Bicyclist killed in vehicle crash on University Drive bridge
A woman died Wednesday morning after being struck by a vehicle while she was biking on the University Drive bridge over Mingo Road, near Loop 288.
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Bike Denton @bikedentontx.bsky.social · 14/11/2023
Share your thoughts and needs for TxDOT's Statewide Active Transportation Plan! Public comment ends on November 30. burnsmcd.mysocialpinpoint.com/txdot-statew... When you're walking or biking along or across a TxDOT road, where are your biggest challenges?
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Bike Denton @bikedentontx.bsky.social · 08/11/2023
You did it, Denton! Voters approved Denton's first-ever dedicated funding for trails and also the Mingo Rd / Ruddell St project that includes installing bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure! www.bikedenton.org/news/denton-voters-approve-trail-funding-mingo-road-bicycle-and-pedestrian-facilities
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Bike Denton @bikedentontx.bsky.social · 06/11/2023
Fun time at Sunday's kids #BikeRodeo! The kids learned about proper helmet fit, ABC Quick Check, basic rules of the road, and had a great time practicing their bicycle handling skills!
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Bike Denton @bikedentontx.bsky.social · 04/11/2023
Denton’s next major trail, the Pecan Creek Trail, took a huge step forward after winning nearly $11 million in external funding. www.bikedenton.org/news/denton-...
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