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H-GAC serves as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for  transportation planning in the eight-county Houston-Galveston area. This area includes Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, and Waller counties. H-GAC's Transportation Policy Council approves the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).

  • Economic Stimulus Projects

    Economic Stimulus ProjectsThe American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 was signed into law to reinvigorate the national economy. More...

  • Air Quality Programs

    Air Quality Programs

    The H-GAC Transportation Department assists the region’s efforts to attain the federal Clean Air Act air quality standards. 

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  • Hurricane Evacuation Planning

    Hurricane Evacuation PlanningSince the 2005 Hurricane Rita evacuation event, H-GAC has been engaged in planning and coordination activities with state and local governments to better prepare for emergency evacuations. More...

  • Managed Lanes

    Managed LanesManaged Lanes are a new tool to ease congestion during peak traffic. Managed Lanes provide a free-flow of traffic at or above 45 miles per hour 24 hours a day. More...

  • Plans and Programs

    This section includes the UPWP, Regional Public Transportation Coordination, Mobility Studies, the DBE Program and Aviation System Planning. More...

  • Links

    Links to local, state and federal websites. More...

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