Why did the Transportation Commission wait until after approving the Trans-Texas Corridor plan to seek public input at these county hearings?
Instead of going out with a blank canvas, TxDOT drafted a plan that explains the basics of the Trans-Texas Corridor: what it could be, where it could go, and how it could be developed. With this basic information, we conducted meetings to begin the public dialogue. How will the $20 billion Priority Corridor between Kerrville and El Paso relieve traffic congestion in San Antonio, Austin, Houston, Dallas or any other urban center? First, the lines on the map are just lines, meaning that no final decisions have been made that a corridor between Kerrville and El Paso is needed. Also, based on future transportation demand, environmental studies and public involvement, the corridor element from Kerrville to El Paso could shift or not be built. While some corridors will divert traffic from our congested cities, others will simply support better mobility across the state. Please describe the public input process under the new “streamlined” environmental review allowed by the Federal Highway Ad
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- Why did the Transportation Commission wait until after approving the Trans-Texas Corridor plan to seek public input at these county hearings?
- Do stakeholders and members of the general public have input into the plan’s recovery goals, criteria, and action items?
- How much input will the public have regarding the traffic plan for streets surrounding the arena?
