DCTA

Denton County Transportation Authority leaders are putting collaboration with state leaders high on the list of priorities for 2025. The organization recently approved a consultant’s recommendations for five things to consider when lawmakers meet in the 89th Legislature in January.

The Denton County Transportation Authority approved an additional year of service with GoZone, a ride share program from company Via, during Thursday morning’s Board of Directors meeting.

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.

The Denton County Transportation Authority Board of Directors approved a $64.2 million budget for fiscal year 2025, nearly $6 million less than the previous year.

The Denton County Transportation Authority may see a negative net income in the future if it doesn’t begin to lower operating costs.

DCTA CEO Paul Cristina said via email that staffers have worked diligently in planning the transition from NTMC to DCTA. This includes better wages and benefits for bus operators.

The Denton County Transportation Authority Board of Directors cut ties this past week with the organization that had employed bus operations and support staffers since 2019.

Bus drivers operating the Denton County Transportation Authority buses are unhappy with the ongoing contract negotiations.