Archive for the 'Opportunities for Input' Category
Texas Sunset Commission Report on the Texas Department of Transportation
Closed Published by Jay July 16th, 2008 on ConnectionsThe Texas Sunset Commission has released the staff report on the Texas Department of Transportation with a substantial amount of criticism and suggestions for sweeping changes.
Representative Matsui (D, CA) has introduced the Safe and Complete Streets Act (HR 5951), and a companion bill in the Senate has gained its first co-signer.
Grand Parkway Segment E Map and Comment Deadline
Closed Published by Jay January 30th, 2008 on ConnectionsThe deadline for comment on the FEIS for the proposed Grand Parkway Segment E is tomorrow, January 31, 2008
METRO announced the acquisition of office space for their METRO Solutions / East End Corridor Office that will be open to the public to voice questions and concerns about construction of the East End Guided Rapid Transit line.
Why you should care when the TPC sends the RTP to the FTA
Closed Published by Gulf Coast Institute July 11th, 2007 on ConnectionsThe Transportation Policy Council, a governing board of the Houston-Galveston Area Council made up of elected officials from around the region, expects to vote to approve the draft 2035 Regional Transportation Plan on August 24th, when it will be sent to the Federal Transportation Administration.
The Transportation Policy Council extended the public comment period for the 2035 Regional Transportation Plan for an additional two weeks to July 16th.
2035 Regional Transportation Plan Approved for Public Comment
Closed Published by Gulf Coast Institute May 18th, 2007 on ConnectionsThe Transportation Policy Council approved the draft 2035 RTP for public comment today.
A new Harris County / State of Texas road plan challenges the citizen view of the future
TPC refuses to allow public input into TxDOT and HCTRA deal
Closed Published by Jay April 27th, 2007 on ConnectionsThe Transportation Policy Council voted this morning, over the objections of members of the Citizens’ Transportation Coalition and staff of the Gulf Coast Institute, to go ahead with a resolution supporting the proposed TxDOT and HCTRA deal to fund TxDOT projects with Harris County toll funds without allowing for public input.
The Grand Parkway Association will hold public scoping meetings in early May for the section from I-59 to I-10.