TRANSPORTATION UPDATES
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RIDES IN DEMAND
Designated service zone
GoZone saw an increase in ridership since its launch in September, and growth is expected to continue.
PARKER RD.
LEWISVILLE
35E
MAIN ST.
121
CORPORATE DR.
SRT TOLL
Sept.
Nov.
Jan.
March May
2021
2022
N
SOURCE: DENTON COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
GoZone sees increased ridership The Denton County Transportation Authority board reviewed GoZone ridership and potential fare rates during its June 23 meeting. During the July 23 meeting, the board discussed potential changes in fares for the Connect Bus and GoZone. One option included incentives BY SAMANTHA DOUTY
The GoZone service has seen an increase in ridership by 15% from April-May, said Javier Trilla, DCTA assistant vice president of innovation and information technology. For June, it is anticipated that 64,000 riders will use the GoZone service, Trilla said. The service provides on-demand rides that are available in designated service zones. GoZone has 34% of total operating hours dedicated to Lewisville and Highland Village with about 19 vehicles available for peak services. About 25% of all rides per month are from Lewisville and Highland Village, though those numbers have tracked higher recently, Trilla said. The DCTA board will look at an expansion to the Lewisville and Highland Village area in July.
Flower Mound Town Council approves two street name changes A Bridgewater Avenue will be changed to McConathy Way. The name change was initially recommended by sta . It has no nancial impact on the town. B The section of roadway known as Boat Ramp on the eastern end of Lake Ridge Road will be renamed Lake Ridge Drive. The street name was originally Lake Ridge Drive, and it is unclear when the name changed to Boat Ramp, according to the June 6 agenda packet. for people to use the Connect Bus if they bought bulk day passes, while GoZone maintained a xed rate. Another option included bulk discounts for GoZone and Connect rates. Lewisville Mayor TJ Gilmore, who also serves on the DCTA board, said he does not want to see GoZone rates increase for Lewisville and Highland Village residents because they do not have other transit options. The Connect Bus was discontinued in the area in December but contin- ues to operate in Denton. GoZone costs $0.75 per ride. “I don’t want to penalize the Highland Village and Lewisville zone because there is only one option,” Gilmore said. The board will continue discussing fare rates during its July 28 meeting.
ONGOING PROJECTS
LAKE CITY AVE.
OLD GERAULT RD.
A
BRIDGEWATER AVE. GERAULT RD.
SPRING HILL RD.
N
LAKE RIDGE RD.
B
BOAT RAMP
N
ALL INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE WAS UPDATED AS OF JUNE 27. NEWS OR QUESTIONS ABOUT THESE OR OTHER LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS? EMAIL US AT LFHNEWS COMMUNITYIMPACT.COM.
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LEWISVILLE FLOWER MOUND HIGHLAND VILLAGE EDITION • JULY 2022
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