DENTON (WBAP/KLIF)- The Denton County Transportation Authority is recommending all passengers wear a cloth mask or face covering when onboard DCTA vehicles to limit the spread of COVID-19. “We are following guidelines recommended by the CDC,” said Adrienne Hamilton with DCTA. “It’s not only important for DCTA but for all of us to follow CDC recommendations to help flatten the curve,” said Hamilton.
DCTA is also implementing various enhanced cleaning measures. Hamilton said they are using a medical grade disinfectant on high touch point areas, as well as daily spray downs. Hamilton said operators are provided additional personal protection equipment with each shift, including gloves, wipes and masks.
DCTA has also reduced service hours and frequency to implement social distancing protocols.
The A-train service will be provided hourly Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday service will remain the same.
As bus service will end prior to A-train service, DCTA will provide on-demand service to assist rail passengers to get to their final destination. This on-demand service will be provided from the Downtown Denton Transit Center, MedPark station, Old Town station, and the Hebron station. The on-demand service will operate similarly to DCTA’s Lewisville Lakeway Zone, where customers can request a trip using the Spare Rider app available for download in the Apple and Google Play stores. Download instructions on how to use the on-demand service here.
Denton and Lewisville Connect fixed route service will continue to run the same routes, with reduced service hours and frequency. Service will operate Monday through Friday on a modified Saturday schedule, with an additional trip provided in the morning. Saturday service will remain the same as the current schedule.
University of North Texas and North Central Texas College Campus Shuttle Service Schedules will be updated based on university and college closures.
Additional DCTA services and programs will remain the same, including Lewisville Lakeway On-Demand, Highland Village Lyft program, Lewisville Access to Flower Mound Lyft program, Frisco Demand Response, North Texas Xpress and Collin County Transit
For more information, visit RideDCTA.net
