City County Transportation announced a rebrand to 'JC Connect' to raise visibility and build on a 33% year‑over‑year ridership increase; staff said three grant‑funded vans and new dispatch software will support improved customer access via a web portal and mobile app.

Texas faces infrastructure challenges as 1,200 new residents daily increase vehicle demand on roadways.

City presenter Placido Madera explained a proposed STIP amendment for the Patsy Winn Boulevard project to change the project description to specify existing segments and "to/from" limits and to show construction-only since design is complete. The board voted unanimously to open a 10-day public review and comment period.

Staff said a prior accident study recommended a $42,000 optimization and coordination study to improve phasing and sequencing on FM 2499; councilors questioned who would pay for construction, and whether TxDOT or Flower Mound would cooperate.

City staff told council a coordinated county bond and federal funding could deliver key mobility projects along I‑20, but continuous access roads remain a prerequisite to major interstate improvements.

Board members said installing three-point seat belts on every district bus would cost "50 plus million dollars," making district-funded adoption infeasible; they plan to pursue state legislation next year to fund transportation needs.

Council discussed reappointing Dan Jaworski (primary) and Paul Stevens (alternate) to the Denton County Transportation Authority board, signaled support for reappointment but directed staff to convene a council meeting to set priorities and request regular updates from appointees.

NTTA unanimously approves development agreement for Dallas North Tollway extension project.