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Denton, TX 76202-1719
940.382.7151
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Connectivity

Denton encompasses 94.9 square miles and is strategically positioned within the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, only 37 miles northwest of Dallas and 35 miles northeast of Fort Worth. Located on the Interstate 35 Corridor where I-35 E and I-35 W intersect, Denton is able to benefit all types of businesses from local to international.

Immediate Access to Air, Rail and Highways

Location, superior infrastructure and access to markets, makes Denton a natural place for business and industry success.

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), the third busiest passenger airport in the world, is 22 miles from downtown Denton.

Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL), located in the heart of Dallas, is 32 miles from downtown Denton and serves both commercial airlines and corporate user needs.

Alliance Airport (AFW), the world’s first airport specifically designed for industrial and corporate use, is located only 17 miles southwest of Denton in Denton County on I-35 W. The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway is responsible for the expansion of the Logistics Park. The 750 acre park, which offers direct rail and air services, is one of the largest intermodal facilities in the nation.

Denton Airport (DTO)
Denton recognizes the importance of aviation in community planning and the impact of aviation development. Denton Municipal Airport is a master planned facility that will continue its role as both an economic asset and provider of quality aviation services well into the future.

Runway length is 7,000 ft. x 150 ft.
Controlled field
Airport zoned land district adjacent to airport property
Designated "Super Reliever" airport for D/FW International Airport

Aviation services provided at the Airport offer both the business and recreational user excellent aeronautical support services:

100 LL and Jet-A
Full Service Aeronautical Maintenance and Repairs
On-site avionics
Hangar space exceeding 500,000 square feet
Tie Downs
ILS and GPS approaches along with medium intensity runway lights and an approach lighting system
Flight Schools
Fixed Base Operators

For more information about Denton Municipal Airport as an air transportation center, contact the airport terminal building at 940-349-7736.

Railway

Union Pacific and Kansas City Southern Railroads converge in Denton and are accessible from across the country, giving businesses an alternate mode of transporting goods to and from their facilities.

Public Transportation

Public transportation in Denton is provided by Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA), connecting inter-city and daily commutes from Denton to Dallas for those living or working outside of the city:

DCTA Passenger Rail

The recent construction of a regional passenger rail line which connects Carrollton and

Denton, became operational on June 20, 2011. The A-Train will help to meet the

growing transportation demands in Denton County and provides a logical extension of the

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) system Northwest Corridor line. The 21 mile long rail line

includes the following five rail stations:Downtown Denton, MedPark Denton, Highland

Village/North Lewisville, Old Town and Hebron. The complete schedule can be viewed at My

A-Train. Regional Passes are also available for the A-train, Connect, Connect RSVP and UNT

Shuttle service.

Commuter Express
Commuter Express offers passengers the opportunity to ride any of three non-stop express coach trips to downtown Dallas from park and ride locations in Denton and Lewisville. Three reverse trips from downtown Dallas will stop at Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s North Carrollton Transit Center, the University of North Texas and Denton.
Connect (fixed route)
DCTA Connect are local fixed route services operating independently in Lewisville and Denton. The routes were configured to provide easy access to many important destinations in Lewisville and Denton. To ride this service, one way cash fare is $1.50, a 10 ride ticket is $13.00, and a monthly pass is $45.00. Children 5 to 14 and seniors 60 and eligible for reduced rates. Connect operates Monday through Saturday.
Access
DCTA offers varying degrees of paratransit and Dial-A-Ride services in Lewisville, Highlanfd Village and Denton for disabled and elderly patrons not able to use the fixed route service. A one way cash fare is $3.00 and a 10 ride ticket is $30.00. For additional fare information and specific services offered, call 940-243-0077.

Commuter VanPool

DCTA has a Commuter Vanpool Program for groups of six to fifteen people. DCTA and a

third party vendor offer a monthly lease for passenger vans at a monthly cost of $64.29 per

person for an eight passenger van and $33.79 for a fifteen passenger van.

For information on DCTA services, please contact DCTA at (940) 243-0077 from 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. or www.dcta.net

Distance to Major Texas Cities
Amarillo	322 miles
Austin	222 miles
Dallas	37 miles
El Paso	606 miles
Fort Worth	35 miles
Houston	276 miles
Midland	327 miles
San Antonio	295 miles

*Source: TX Mileage Guide-Window on State Government

Thirty-five percent of the U.S. population can be reached from Denton within 24 hours by vehicle. Ninety-eight percent of the U.S. population can be reached from Denton within 48 hours by vehicle.

Denton’s proximity to D/FW International Airport offers reasonable flight times to U.S. major cities:

Flight Times to Major U.S. Cities
Atlanta	1 hr 58 min
Chicago	2 hr 09 min
Denver	1 hr 53 min
Los Angeles	3 hr 05 min
Miami	2 hr 35 min
New York	3 hr 15 min
San Francisco	3 hr 25 min
Washington, DC	2 hr 40 min

*Source: D/FW Airport travel planner

Denton Construction Map

The major transportation projects currently underway or slated to begin within the next 24 months include the following:

US Hwy 380 (University): Elm to Bonnie Brae
- Project Development Timeline:
  - Start: June 2012
  - Complete: Summer 2015
US Hwy 380: I-35 to West of FM 156
- Project Development Timeline:
  - Start: April 2012
  - Complete: Spring 2015
FM 2181 Lillian Miller to I-35 E
- Project Development Timeline:
  - Start: November 2011
  - Complete: est. 2014
FM 2181Hickory Creek to I-35 E
- Project Development Timeline:
  - Start: November 2012
  - Complete: est. 2015

8. FM 2499 (Section 5): FM 2181 to State School Road

Project Development Timeline:
- Start: May 2012
- Complete: 2015

Source: City of Denton Utility and CIP Engineering Departments

Please see the Statistical Trends and News of Denton (STaND) report for the the

most current transportation activity in 2011.

Other upcoming projects:

I-35 E Expansion Plans
- Phase I – is scheduled to begin 2010/2011
  - President. George Bush Turnpike FM 2181
  - 10 lanes, 6 lanes frontage, 2 managed lanes
- Phase II – is scheduled to begin Sept 2012
  - FM 2181 Hwy 380
  - 8 lanes, 6 lanes frontage, 1 managed lane
- Phase III – is scheduled to begin Sept 2030
  - Hwy 380 Cooke County line
  - Managed lanes are HOV or toll

Source: City of Denton CIP and Engineering Department, TxDOT

Traffic Counts for Major Intersections:

All traffic counts represent the number of vehicles that pass a given location in a 24-hour period.

Traffic Counts
I-35 at Hwy 380 (Exit 469)	72,000
Hwy 380 E of I-35	15,800
Hwy 380 W of I-35	17,800
I-35W S of Airport Road	43,000
Hwy 377 S of I-35E	19,300
Hwy 377 N of I-35E	30,000
I-35E at S. Loop 288 (Exit 463)	110,000
Loop 288 b/t McKinney St. and I-35E	25,000
McKinney Street W of Loop 288	16,800
McKinney Street E of Loop 288	11,100
Hwy 380 E of Loop 288	32,000
Loop 288 b/t Hwy 380 and McKinney St.	24,000

* Source: TxDOT 2009 Traffic Counts, latest available July 2011