N. Texans Invited to Comment on Transportation, AQ Programs

10/7/2019

Public meeting to focus on funding, school coordination Oct. 14

 
 
PRESS RELEASE
Brian Wilson

Arlington, Texas – The North Central Texas Council of Governments will conduct a public meeting in October to provide updates on transportation and air quality initiatives.

The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Oct. 14 at NCTCOG’s Arlington offices, 616 Six Flags Drive.
NCTCOG staff will present proposed projects through the Federal Transit Administration’s final award of Fiscal Year 2019 funds for the following four programs:
  • Urbanized Area Formula
  • Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
  • State of Good Repair
  • Bus and Bus Facilities

Additionally, residents will hear an update on the Community Schools and Transportation Program. This program seeks to promote best practices and advance coordination between school districts and other government agencies.

Staff will also share information about funding opportunities for clean vehicle and equipment purchases and replacements, as well as funding for parking space electrification at freight terminals.

Finally, staff will present a brief overview of a new public input process. With the passage of House Bill 2840, the public may now provide comments during Regional Transportation Council meetings.

Information on the Regional Smoking Vehicle Program, October Car Care Clinics, upcoming drone workshops and administrative changes to Mobility 2045, the region’s metropolitan transportation plan, will also be available.

The meeting will be streamed live at www.nctcog.org/video for those not able to make it in person.
A video of the presentation will be available after the meeting at www.nctcog.org/input.


About the North Central Texas Council of Governments:
 
NCTCOG is a voluntary association of local governments established in 1966 to assist local governments in planning for common needs, cooperating for mutual benefit and coordinating for sound regional development. NCTCOG's purpose is to strengthen both the individual and collective power of local governments and to help them recognize regional opportunities, eliminate unnecessary duplication and make joint decisions.
 
NCTCOG serves a 16-county region of North Central Texas, which is centered in the two urban centers of Dallas and Fort Worth. Currently, NCTCOG has 238 member governments including 16 counties, 169 cities, 22 school districts and 31 special districts. For more information on the NCTCOG Transportation Department, visit www.nctcog.org/trans.
 
 
 
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