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Houston-Galveston Area Council
April 2011 |
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TAC, April 13, 2011
TPC, April 29, 2011
Public Meeting for an Amendment to the 2011-2014 TIP
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
H-GAC offices
3555 Timmons Lane, 2nd Floor
Conference Room A
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Clean Vehicles/Clean School Bus Application workshop + Roush Propane Try-a-Truck MeetThursday, April 7, 2011
11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
H-GAC offices 3555 Timmons Lane, 2nd Floor Conference Room B 3555 Timmons Lane
Houston, TX 77027
2011 Fresh Air Friday:
A Picnic in the Park
Friday, April 8,
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Jones Plaza
601 Louisiana St,
Houston, TX 77002-2724
Electric Vehicles and Recharge Stations Workshop for Local Governments
April 13, 2011
9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
H-GAC offices
3555 Timmons Lane, 2nd Floor
Conference Room C
Houston, TX 77027
H-GAC Drayage Loan Program Truck Fair
Saturday April 16, 2011
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Port of Houston Executive Building Parking Lot
111 East Loop North
Houston, TX 77029
Regional Goods Movement Study Public Meetings
Monday, April 25, 2011
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Pasadena Convention Center
7902 Fairmont Pkwy.
Pasadena, TX 77507
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Jersey Village Civic Center
16501 Jersey Dr.
Jersey Village, TX 77040
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Kendleton Church of God
619 FM 2919
Beasley (Kendleton),TX 77417
Thursday, April 28, 2011
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Texas City - Nessler Center
2010 5th Avenue North
Texas City, TX 77590
Biodiesel: On Our Way to Energy Independence
Wednesday, April 27
8:30am-12:30pm
May 2, 2011
H-GAC offices
3555 Timmons Lane, 2nd Floor
Conference Room B
Houston, TX 77027
Ethanol Safety Training for First Responders
May 2, 2011
H-GAC offices
3555 Timmons Lane, 2nd Floor
Conference Room A
Session1: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Session 2: 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. |
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Incentive Funds for School Districts and Local Governments Workshop - April 7 |
The Incentive Funds for School Districts and Local Governments Workshop and the Roush Propane Try-A-Truck event features speakers covering fueling, fuel station locators, and related grants from the Railroad Commission and H-GAC Clean Cities/Clean Vehicles.  Thursday, April 7, 2011
11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
H-GAC offices 3555 Timmons Lane, 2nd Floor
Conference Room B 3555 Timmons Lane
Houston, TX 77027
Lunch Provided
Roush Propane is giving Houston area local governments the chance to try a light-duty truck for one week. If you'd like to be one of the fortunate few to test one out, please contact Kelli Angelone at 713-993-2444.
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H-GAC's Clean Air Action announces the annual 2011 Fresh Air Friday: A Picnic in the Park, with fun, food, and great speakers.
Friday, April 8, 2011
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Jones Plaza
601 Louisiana St,
Houston, TX 77002-2724
Guest speakers include:
City of Houston Mayor Annise Parker
METRO President George Greanias
H-GAC Executive Director Jack Steele
For sponsorship opportunities please contact Ch'rese Jackson at 713-993-2487.
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Electric Vehicles and Recharge Stations
Workshop for Local Governments
April 13, 2011
9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
H-GAC offices
3555 Timmons Lane, 2nd Floor
Conference Room C
Houston, TX 77027
How can we pave the way for electric vehicles (EVs) and charging stations right here in our home towns? Attend the Electric Vehicles and Recharge Stations Workshop for Local Governments to hear from experts all around the state on permitting, infrastructure, safety and regulation, and funding.
This meeting is aimed at local government planners, city managers, fleet managers, school districts, and anyone else interested in what we're doing as a region for EV readiness.
For more information, please visit the event website: HERE |
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H-GAC's Drayage Loan Program is hosting a
Drayage Truck Fair.
Saturday, April 16, 2011
The Port of Houston
Executive Bldg. Parking Lot,
111 East Loop North
Houston, TX 77029
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Owner operators can learn about funding opportunities and meet with area truck dealers to help replace their older drayage trucks with cleaner, safer and more fuel-efficient models.
The Drayage Loan Program provides low-interest loans and grants to independent owner operators and trucking companies servicing the Ports in the H-GAC region.
For information on qualifications and loan application, please visit the Drayage Loan Program website.
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H-GAC has undertaken the Regional Goods Movement Study which will be used to develop a plan for a safe and efficient goods movement system that will enhance freight mobility and economic competitiveness while mitigating community impacts.
Four public meetings will be conducted and we need your participation! These meetings will include a panel of private sector freight stakeholders and community leaders addressing community concerns and providing insight into the local freight operations. The "Share the Road" truck program, presented by the American Trucking Association, will be onsite at each meeting providing the driving public with specific information on how to safely drive around large trucks.
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Monday, April 25, 2011
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Pasadena Convention Center
7902 Fairmont Pkwy.
Pasadena, TX 77507
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Kendleton Church of God
619 FM 2919
Beasley (Kendleton),TX 77417
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Tuesday, April 26, 2011
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Jersey Village Civic Center
16501 Jersey Dr.
Jersey Village, TX 77040
Thursday, April 28, 2011
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Texas City - Nessler Center
2010 5th Avenue North
Texas City, TX 77590
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Please plan to attend one of these important meetings to provide your input and voice your concerns on our regional freight network. Can't find a babysitter? No problem; H-GAC will be providing a kid's coloring station with a prize given to the participants that color our Freight Commodity Color Sheet. To learn more, please visit our website. |
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DID YOU KNOW?
BIODIESEL is here for you Houston area Fleet!
How can your fleet contribute to energy independence with BIODIESEL? Answers will be provided on April 27, 2011.
We'll Discuss:
- BIODIESEL tax incentives, policy, and blending;
- Current status of the BIODIESEL industry;
- BIODIESEL: What's it like in my new engine?;
- Hear from fleet managers hooked on BIODIESEL;
H-GAC, Greater Houston Clean Cities Coalition (GHCCC), and Renewable Energy Group (REG) welcome you to this FREE event.
Lunch is provided by REG.
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 Ethanol Safety Training for First Responders
May 2, 2011 H-GAC offices
3555 Timmons Lane, 2nd Floor
Conference Room A Session1: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Session 2: 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Hosted by Renewable Fuels Association For RSVP or more information, please email cleancities@h-gac.com
If you are interested in more training like this, please email: cleancities@h-gac.com. Let us know what fuels or technologies you are interested in for your mechanics. |
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 The Harris County Toll Road Authority and the Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority are inviting members of the area to participate in the Grand Parkway Travel Study. The questionnaire will provide an opportunity for residents who use the current roads to share their opinions on travel in the region.
The Toll Road Authorities will use the results of the study to better understand the travel behavior of area residents and to help make important regional transportation planning decisions. The questionnaire usually takes 10-15 minutes to complete and your answers will be kept confidential and will be used only for this study.
Click HERE to participate in the study. |
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