The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will host a series of open- house style public meetings across Texas to give citizens an opportunity to provide feedback on a long-range plan that provides the agency with a blueprint for the state’s future transportation needs.
TxDOT’s will host two public meetings in Brownwood, one on May 13th and one in August to provide the public an opportunity to preview the agency’s Statewide Long-Range Transportation Plan 2035. The meeting will be held at the TxDOT, Brownwood District Office Large Meeting Room 2495 Highway 183 North.
Meetings are designed to give Texans an informal venue for viewing informational videos and exhibits outlining the statewide initiative. Participants may ask questions and provide written comments on the direction of the plan which is scheduled to be completed and ready for public hearing and Commission adoption this fall.
There is also a TxDOT meeting scheduled for Monday, May 17th at 2:30pm at the Adams Street Community Center at 511 East Adams Street. This meeting will be open to the public to discuss not only the four-year transportation plan, but also public transportation funding for elderly persons and persons with disabilities. There will also be a meeting in Eastland and Lampasas.
The Statewide Long-Range Transportation Plan is the foundation that will guide the planning process, a collaborative effort between TxDOT, local and regional decision-makers, and all transportation stakeholders, said Amadeo Saenz, TxDOT executive director.
“It’s important that we take this opportunity to reach out to citizens so they may be a part of shaping the future of transportation in Texas,” Saenz said. “This plan will provide a framework for developing and implementing a multi-modal transportation system through 2035. We need to hear from Texans—transportation partners, elected officials, industry stakeholders and citizens.”
This statewide plan also provides the foundation for a number of other TxDOT planning efforts such the Rail Plan, the 2011-2015 Strategic Plan and corridor-related initiatives, and it provides direction that makes it easier for all of these different planning efforts to work in coordination. It also assures the state’s goals are consistent with federal priorities and guidelines.
Citizens who cannot attend the meeting may send written comments to Peggy Thurin, P.E., Project Manager, Statewide Long-Range Transportation Plan 2035, 4544 Post Oak Place, #224, Houston, Texas 77027. Comments may also be made online at the TxDOT website.
