The latest news from the Houston-Galveston Area Council's Transportation Department! |
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Transportation Policy Council: April 27, 2018 |
The Transportation Policy Council (TPC) unanimously adopted Resolutions to amend the 2017-2020 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), the 2040 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), and the 2018-2019 Unified Planning Work Program.
A representatives of the Texas Central Partners updated the Council on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement of the proposed High-Speed Rail between Houston and Dallas.
The Draft 2019-2022 TIP and the Proposed 2040 RTP Update were also previewed.
View the April TPC meeting livestream archive HERE. |
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SAVE THE DATE - May Brown Bag Lunch Series |
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"HOUSTON PORTS" Featuring Roger Guenther Executive Director Port of Houston Authority
Monday, May 21, 2018 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
H-GAC Offices 3555 Timmons Lane 2nd Floor, Rm B Houston, TX 77027 |
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Residents, regional transportation partners, elected officials, and other stakeholders have actively participated in the first round of 2045 RTP public meetings, contributing valuable comments and feedback to the plan.
The final RTP meeting will be held this evening in Baytown from 6:00pm - 8:00pm.
City of Baytown Community Center 2407 Market Street Baytown, TX 77520
For residents who would like to attend tonight's meeting, H-GAC staff will be on-site to discuss the RTP process and collect public comments. A successful metropolitan planning process demands wide-ranging participation, and H-GAC encourages active involvement. Visit the 2045RTP website to learn more. |
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May is Bike Month: Ride Your Bike to Work |
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Did You Know that more than 51,000 residents in the Houston-Galveston region bicycle or walk to work?
Yes, even in the most congested of Houston traffic, it is possible to ride your bicycle or walk to work! In celebration of that opportunity, a special day has been designated as National Bike to Work Day.
H-GAC’s Bike to Work Day is Thursday, May 17, 2018.
For resources to help you get started, or to learn about safe bicycling and how to plan your own bicycle event, find helpful information HERE. |
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TxDOT's Alternative Fuel Highway Signage |
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To promote awareness, TxDOT is installing compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) signs on designated highways near fueling stations in Austin, Dallas, DeSoto, Houston, Irving, Longview, and Tyler.
TXDOT is expeditiously implementing this program as requested by the legislature to complete the installation of these alternative fuel signs along the designated highways (19 locations) in the Houston District.
TxDOT is promoting awareness and availability of natural gas fueling stations in Texas in accordance with Senator Zaffirini who said, “The signs will help increase public awareness of alternative fuel corridors in our region and state, while improving travel for drivers and commercial fleets using CNG and LNG vehicles.”
Look for these signs, either already installed or coming soon, in designated Houston corridors. |
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Travel Smart with Houston TranStar |
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Introducing Houston TranStar’s New Travel Smart PSA
Responsible for keeping motorists on the move and roadways clear, Houston TranStar leverages the resources of multiple agencies to provide transportation and emergency management services to the Greater Houston Region.
Interested in accessing the same real-time TranStar traffic information that first responders rely on? Watch the new Travel Smart PSA, which explains how you can access the tools and information! |
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Upcoming: Seminar Series No. 3, May 24th |
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The next seminar will be on Thursday, May 24, from 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. in H-GAC's 2nd Floor Training Room. The focus will be on Analyzing Regional Accessibility Using the Activity-Connectivity Explorer (ACE) Tool to:
- Identify existing activity center(s) based on density and connectivity index using hexagonal grid system.
- Interact Activity Population with Land Use, Public Transit and Amenities
- Measure neighborhood accessibility to population, jobs, and amenities
- Generate customized boundaries
Participants will have access to computers to participate in an interactive, hands-on session to master the use of these online applications. Space is limited to 16 in-person attendees, and registration is required.
A webinar option is also available, however hands-on activities will be presented to in-person attendees only. For more information, e-mail: [email protected]. |
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Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting Wednesday, May 16, 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, May 25, 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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