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A new public transportation option is set to roll out soon in Frisco through a partnership with the Denton County Transportation Authority.
Frisco City Council approved a contract at an April 7 meeting for GoZone microtransit services that will run through at least 2029.
DCTA’s board of directors approved the agreement with Frisco at its March 26 meeting.
What you need to know
City staff initially presented details about the agreement with DCTA to Frisco City Council at a March 17 work session.
Brian Moen, Frisco assistant director of transportation, said previously that microtransit is ideal for suburban travel due to the flexible routing and on-demand service.
The $15 million microtransit service will primarily be paid for by federal funding, with Frisco providing nearly $3.31 million over three service years, according to city documents.
Frisco and DCTA officials will have the option to renew the microtransit partnership for an additional two years after the service's third year, per city documents.
Breaking it down
Frisco will now offer two local public transit services, including a demand response service and a microtransit GoZone service.
The city’s existing demand response service with DCTA primarily serves Frisco seniors, residents with disabilities and individuals traveling for medical-related trips.
The GoZone service would be available to any users, such as Frisco residents and employees, within roughly 21 square miles in Frisco.
Riders would be able to request trips through a mobile app or by phone, with shared vehicles that pick up and drop off passengers curb-to-curb. Moen said riders may need to walk a short distance to designated pickup points.
City documents state the microtransit service is “intended to provide flexible mobility within key activity areas of the city while connecting to regional transit infrastructure.”
The service is expected to operate from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. using a fleet of about 20 vehicles. Fares would be cashless and based on distance, ranging from about $3 to $5 per trip, Moen said.
The service will also connect to the Dallas Area Rapid Transit bus system by offering a trip option to the Northwest Plano Park and Ride station.
Looking ahead
Moen said previously that the service could begin by mid-May, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
