The latest news from the Houston-Galveston Area Council's Transportation Department! |
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Transportation Policy Council: August 24, 2018 |
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On August 24, the Transportation Policy Council (TPC) approved a Resolution for amendments to the 2019-2020 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) that involved adjustments of transportation planning funds for FY 2018-2019.
Adam Beckom, H-GAC Transportation Manager (pictured), briefed the Council on the next round of federal performance measures, which will address transit asset management and performance outcomes for Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality funded projects.
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SAVE THE DATE: September Brown Bag Lunch Series |
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US-290 Construction Update:
Nearing the Finish Line!
Featuring Michael Zientek
US-290 Program Management Consultant
Monday, September 17, 2018
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
H-GAC Offices, 3555 Timmons Lane
2nd Floor, Rm B, Houston, TX 77027
LIVESTREAM the presentation at: https://hgac.swagit.com/
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A Successful 2018 Commute Solutions Month! |
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Commute Solutions and its partners in the eight-county Houston-Galveston Transportation Management Area celebrated Commute Solutions Month in August.
H-GAC staff partnered with METRO, Fort Bend Transit, and Harris County Transit to organize a series of public outreach events at area park and ride facilities. These outreach events are ways of expressing appreciation to commuters who currently ride the bus or rail, vanpool, carpool, and bicycle.
These "Road Warriors" travel all over the region to assist other commuters in finding a smarter way to work. We hope to invite new participants to help us relieve traffic congestion and improve air quality in the region.
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August Waller County Public Meetings Recap |
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During the month of August, two public meetings concluded the last round of meetings for the Waller County Transportation Plan. Final draft recommendations were presented for roadway, hike and bike, and transit projects.
A short presentation was provided, and Waller County Judge Trey Duhon engaged attendees in a Q&A session at both meetings. Other elected officials in attendance were Waller County Commissioner Justin Beckendorff, City of Prairie View Mayor David Allen, and Mayor Joe Garcia with the City of Pattison.
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In preparation, H-GAC staff will host a series of workshops this fall to engage stakeholders in open dialogue about the process for re-establishing boundaries based on population growth or loss at the Census Tract and Census Block Group levels within the H-GAC region.
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Workshop #1:
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
H-GAC, 2nd Floor, Rm B/C
Houston, TX 77027
Workshop #2:
Monday, October 15, 2018
9:00 a.m. - Noon
H-GAC, 2nd Floor, Rm B/C
Houston, TX 77027
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2018 Call for Projects Opens September 4, 2018 |
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The Transportation Policy Council approved the initiation of the 2018 Call for Projects at its August meeting.
H-GAC will seek proposals from local governments and eligible project sponsors to implement transportation projects beginning September 4, 2018 and ending October 31, 2018 at 5:00pm.
Projects proposals requesting federal funding will be aligned with goals, strategies, and investment priorities emphasized in the 2045 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP).
To assist potential sponsor agencies and other interested parties with application submittals, H-GAC will conduct an application workshop on September 11, 2018 from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. at Houston TranStar. Registration for the workshop will open on Tuesday, September 4th.
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Tow and Go App for iPhones |
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Ever find yourself broken down on the freeway and you just don't know what to do?
Well, now there is an App for that!
Just download the Houston TranStar App, select the Tow Truck Icon, then select the Phone Icon to dial official Tow and Go dispatchers. It's as simple as 1, 2, 3!
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Volkswagon Settlement Funding: Draft State Beneficiary Plan |
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) released a draft State Beneficiary Plan Agreement on August 8, 2018 and will be the sole administrator of the funding.
The Houston-Galveston-Brazoria area has been allocated $27,771,921 of the overall State funds. It is now available for public comment at www.texasvwfund.org through October 8, 2018. TCEQ will then prepare a final plan for submission by Fall 2018.
Houston Public Meeting:
September 10, 2018, 2:30 PM
Tracy Gee Community Center
3600 Westcenter Drive
Houston, TX 77042
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SAVE THE DATE: Clean Cities Technologies Conference |
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October 23-24, 2018
8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Faust Distributing
10040 East Freeway
Houston, TX 77029
The Clean Cities Technologies Conference will cover cleaner technologies available for use by mobile sources, including both on-road and off-road vehicles and equipment.
The two-day conference will feature alt fuel fleets, heavy duty, and idle reduction equipment. Panel discussions will cover natural gas, LPG, and electric vehicles and equipment.
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SAVE THE DATE: 2018 Texas Energy Summit |
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September 24-26, 2018
Hyatt Regency Houston/Galleria
2626 Sage Road
Houston, TX 77056
Register Online and use the H-GAC partnership discount code PARTNER10 for a 10% discount!
The Texas Energy Summit is a premiere educational conference and business expo that provides an opportunity for attendees to engage in lively conversation about cleaner air, a better built environment, sustainability, and a new energy economy.
The three-day summit will continue to tackle all of the topics currently facing the energy industry.
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Labor Day Travel Safety Tips
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Labor Day is one of the busiest travel times of the year with approximately 46.9 million Americans traveling more than 50 miles from home.
Here are some tips to make your Labor Day travel a breeze:
- Make sure your vehicle is ready for long-distance travel. Check tire pressure, fluid levels, and consider the last time your radiator and cooling systems were serviced.
- Leave early! Holiday travel can double or even triple your travel time.
- Put your phone away. Distracted driving causes a large part of accidents on roads today.
- Buckle up for safety! About 20,000 fatal and non-fatal car accident injuries happen Friday through Monday of Labor Day weekend. Many of these injuries can be avoided by buckling up.
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Timmons Talkers Want to Meet You! |
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You are invited to a meeting of the Timmons Talkers Toastmaster Club at the Houston-Galveston Area Council. Bring your lunch, bring friends, and come join the fun!
If you want to learn how to improve your public speaking and presentation skills, Timmons Talkers are here to help.
We meet every Thursday from 11:30 a.m -12:30 p.m. at H-GAC, 3555 Timmons Lane, 2nd Floor, Houston, TX 77027.
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Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
H-GAC Offices
3555 Timmons Lane
2nd Floor, Room B
Houston, TX 77027
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Transportation Policy Council (TPC) Meeting
Friday, September 28, 2018
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
H-GAC Offices
3555 Timmons Lane
2nd Floor, Room B
Houston, TX 77027
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