The station, operated by the Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA), serves as the northern terminus of the A-train, a transfer center for the DCTA Connect bus system, and a hub for the GoZone Denton microtransit system.

[4] On DCTA maps and signage, the station is denoted by a grey circle containing the Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square.

In 2005, the City of Denton received a federal grant for a downtown transit facility, totaling $3.1 million.

[7] On June 18, 2011, the A-train's opening ceremony, dubbed the "Rock n' Rail Station Celebration", took place.

A ribbon-cutting was held at Downtown Denton Transit Center, which was followed by free rides on the train and live music at all DCTA-built stations.