During the meeting, council staff outlined details on several programs and plans related to transportation, climate pollution and automated transportation systems that are meant to improve the region’s quality of life. A recording of the meeting and project presentations can be accessed via the meeting website.
What you need to know
The council is accepting any comments or questions related to the presented projects until 11:59 p.m. July 11. Public input can be submitted in any of the following ways:
- Email [email protected].
- Call 855-925-2801 (enter meeting code: 2463).
- Text “nctcogJune23” to 855-925-2801.
- Send a fax to 817-640-3028.
- Send a letter to P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888.
In case you missed it
Council staff presented information on the following programs and initiatives:
- The Transit Strategic Partnerships Program
- The Automated Transportation System Initiative
- Climate Pollution Reduction Grants
- The Regional Scrap Tire Program
- The Unified Planning Work Program
Meeting highlights
- The council is accepting proposals for projects to be funded by its Transit Strategic Partnerships Program until Nov. 30.
- Proposals will be reviewed and scored in December.
- Council staff completed a two-year study on development of automated transportation systems and presented findings during the meeting.
- The study focused on identifying existing automated vehicle technologies, pilot project opportunities and more.
- The council received 31 project submissions for its 2024 and 2025 Unified Planning Work Program.
- In July, the Regional Transportation Council is expected to take action on the 18 projects recommended for approval.