Both walking and bicycling support physical fitness and mental well-being while being friendly to your wallet by saving on gas or parking expenses. The City of Lewisville Parks and Recreation Department provides a system of walking and bicycle trails with over 45 miles available throughout the city.

Before stepping outside to walk or bike, consult Airnow.gov to ensure that the current air quality index is below 100.  A value of 0-50 means the air quality is satisfactory, while a value of 51-100 is acceptable (risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution).

Clean Tip 2: Commute via carpool when possible.

There are multiple advantages to participating in a carpool.  Not only are riders splitting the costs of fuel and tolls, but they are also decreasing air pollution and traffic congestion by traveling in just one vehicle.  If sharing the driving duties, carpooling can also lessen the wear and tear on each vehicle, leading to less frequent maintenance and longer vehicle life.  Joining a carpool also provides an opportunity to connect socially with coworkers or neighbors, which can lower daily stress and encourage a sense of community.

Commuters can utilize Try Parking It – a North Central Texas resource to locate carpools, vanpools, and other travel options.  By recording trips, users can even earn rewards for their efforts!

Public transportation is an efficient way to travel.  On average, a standard coach bus can accommodate around 50 passengers – if that bus were full, that means there would be 50 less individual cars on the roadway!  Trains can reduce that count even more, leading to lower carbon emissions in our area.

Additionally, there are several other benefits to public transportation:

• The cost of a fare is less expensive than the combined costs of owning a private vehicle.
• With someone else at the wheel, you can utilize the time to read, listen to music, work, etc.
• There is increased physical activity by walking to and from transit stops.
• According to the American Public Transportation Association, traveling by public transportation is 10 times safer per mile than traveling by automobile.

Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) offers several transportation options in the greater Lewisville and Denton area.  Services include commuter rail, on-demand rideshare through GoZone in Lewisville and Highland Village, local bus routes in Denton, and UNT campus shuttles.  For more information, visit dcta.net.

Once a rare sight on the road, electric vehicles (EVs) are now gaining widespread popularity.  EVs can offer lower maintenance and fuel costs, greater vehicle efficiency, reduced carbon emissions, and less noise pollution.  Looking for more details on going electric?  You’ll find helpful explanations and resource links below.

There are four types of electric vehicles, ranging from fully electric to hydrogen powered.  They include Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs), and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs). 

Both BEVs and PHEVs require a safe supply of electricity to the vehicle.  A charging station, also known as an Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment or EVSE, provides power from the grid to the battery of the vehicle.  EVSEs can be installed at residential locations, or at locations available to the public.  There are three types of chargers: Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3.  Levels 1 and 2 send AC power to the vehicle, while Level 3 chargers utilize higher-voltage DC power to charge the vehicle.  For this reason, Level 3 chargers are also known as DC Fast Chargers.

To utilize a public charging station, first locate a station and ensure that it has the correct charging port for the vehicle.  There are several online tools or apps available to help locate nearby stations.  Park the vehicle in the designated spot and consult any onsite instructions.  Plug the charging cord from the EVSE into the vehicle’s charge port.  Monitor the power transfer as specified by the vehicle or charging station.  When complete, unplug the charging cable and close the vehicle’s charge port. 

Learn advantages and disadvantages of the various electric vehicles in Edmunds.com “Types of Electric Cars”.

Explore funding options from the North Central Texas Council of Governments.

Get comprehensive details about EVs, charging, and related items in the EPA’s Green Vehicle Guide.

Locate charging stations via the Department of Energy’s Alternative Fueling Station Locator, Plugshare.com, or within the City of Lewisville.

Interested in installing a residential or commercial EV charger in Lewisville?  Visit City of Lewisville's Building Permits page for guidance on what is required and how to apply for a permit.

Find retail electric plans specifically for EV owners through DFW Clean Cities.

Help TxDOT identify locations where more charging stations are needed.

The City currently has more than 35 alternative fuel vehicles in its municipal fleet. As older fleet vehicles are decommissioned, alternative fuel vehicles are considered in the replacement analysis.

There are several public and private charging stations installed at City locations. The private stations are used to charge the City’s electric fleet vehicles. The publicly available stations are located at:

• Lewisville Thrive – 1950 S. Valley Parkway. There are two single-headed chargers available, capable of charging two vehicles total.
• Lewisville Public Library – 1197 W. Main St. There are two single-headed chargers available, capable of charging two vehicles total.
• Lewisville City Hall – 151 W. Church St. There are six single-headed chargers available, capable of charging six vehicles total.
• View all City of Lewisville charging locations on a map.

Electric vehicle charging station language was included in the Unified Development Code for Lewisville. Section VIII.1.9 states: For all new developments which provide 100 or more parking spaces, five percent (5%) of the parking spaces must include the necessary infrastructure to accommodate future installation of charging stations for electric vehicles.

The City has adopted a Clean Fleet Policy as part of membership of the DFW Clean Cities Coalition (https://www.dfwcleancities.org/). Idling policies are in place to limit idling of City vehicles (exception: public safety vehicles) to improve engine life, reduce fuel costs, reduce vehicle emissions, and improve health and safety.

In October 2025, the City of Lewisville earned the Bronze designation from the national Charging Smart program for advancing policies that support electric vehicles (EVs) and charging infrastructure.  Through this recognition, the City implemented best practices and worked with Charging Smart's no-cost technical assistance team to expand local expertise, supporting economic development and clean energy goals.  These efforts make it easier, faster, and more accessible for residents, businesses, and nonprofits to install EV charging and adopt electric vehicles.