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H-GAC Receives Distinction

Recognized for outstanding commitment to financial excellence and transparency.

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2045 RTP Update Amendment

The 2045 RTP Update Amendment project list is now available.

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What's Happening at H-GAC?

Explore the diverse initiatives and projects currently underway at H-GAC.

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Area Agency on Aging Roadshow

Join us at local senior and community centers across the region! We are sharing resources and asking for your feedback.

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Be and Stay Prepared!

Discover our resources to plan and prepare for hurricane season.

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Disaster Recovery Employment Program

Let us be your partner in post-disaster recovery.

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Apr 30
Maximize LEED Certification Points Through Smarter Transportation Choices

Maximize LEED Certification Points Through Smarter Transportation Choices

Getting LEED certification points can start with how people get to your building. Read here to learn how Commute Solutions can help!

Mar 25
Public Invited to Participate in Dayton Transit Study Public Meeting

Public Invited to Participate in Dayton Transit Study Public Meeting

Join H-GAC and the city of Dayton on March 27 for a public meeting to discuss the Dayton Transit Study and gather community input on improving local transportation options.

Mar 06
Ways to Avoid Traffic and Make Your Drive Less Stressful

Ways to Avoid Traffic and Make Your Drive Less Stressful

Commute Solutions is here to help you explore your different commuting options and 'Avoid the Jam!'

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Upcoming Events

MAY 14

Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting

9:30 am
Conference Rooms A, B, C

MAY 14

Area Agency on Aging Roadshow: Austin County

10:00 am
External

MAY 14

Regional Transportation Plan Subcommittee Meeting

1:30 pm
External

MAY 14

Area Emission Reduction Credit Organiztion

2:00 pm
Conference Room B

MAY 14

Texas Citizen Planner 2025, Foundations Course

6:00 pm
Conference Rooms ABC

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About Us

The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) is a regional organization in Texas, United States, that serves as a voluntary association of local governments. It was established in 1966 to address issues and challenges that are common to the local governments in the Houston-Galveston region. The council operates as a forum for collaboration and coordination among its member governments.

The primary goal of the Houston-Galveston Area Council is to promote regional cooperation and planning in areas such as transportation, air quality, economic development, workforce development, emergency preparedness, and environmental planning. By fostering collaboration among local governments, the H-GAC aims to address regional challenges more effectively and efficiently.

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Programs & Services

Community Planning and Support Services

Ensuring the well-being of our residents and enhancing people’s everyday lives by improving quality of life.
The Area Agency on Aging Bringing Back Main Street Census Data Elder Justice Livable Centers Regional Broadband Initiative Regional Housing Coordination Texas Municipal League Region 14 Workforce Solutions

Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Preparing for encounters with weather and natural disasters by collaborating with state and local emergency planning agencies and providing support technical assistance and funding support.
Emergency Preparedness Program Funding Opportunities & Resources Gulf Coast Regional Emergency Communications District Hazard Mitigation Planning Hurricane Preparedness and Evacuation Planning Preparación para Huracanes y Planificación de Evacuación Regional Flood Management Committee Regional Homeland Security Coordinating Council Residential Resource Map

Economic Development and Employment

Providing small business funding that leads to job creation, coordinating economic development efforts and resources, and supporting employers and employees with the resources they need.
Community Development Grants Cooperative Purchasing Program Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Gulf Coast Economic Development District Helping with Economic Recovery HGACBuy Local Development Corporation Subregional Studies Workforce Solutions

Environmental Planning

Providing collaboration, planning and technical support to address community efforts to improve air and water quality, conserve and enhance natural areas, and manage solid waste.
Air Quality Studies Clean Rivers Program Clean Waters Initiative Coastal Communities Community and Environmental Planning Workshops Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Funding Engine Off Houston Environmental Enforcement Livable Centers Low Impact Development Natural Resources Advisory Committee On-Site Sewage Facilities Parks and Natural Areas Pet Waste Recycling Regional Conservation Initiative Solid Waste Management Program State Implementation Plan Texas Stream Team Transportation Conformity Trash Bash Urban Forestry Wastewater Planning Watershed Planning

Grants

Connecting local governments to funding opportunities to help improve their communities.
Active Transportation Funding Sources Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Criminal Justice Grants Funding Opportunities & Resources National Dislocated Worker Grant Parks and Natural Areas Funding Opportunities Solid Waste Management Grants

Public Safety

Partnering with our local law enforcement and community agencies to coordinate programs that improve the safety of our communities.

Criminal Justice Planning Elder Justice Gulf Coast Regional Emergency Communications District Law Enforcement Training Safe Routes to School Tow and Go

Regional Data, Imagery and Research

Providing data, conducting research, and offering data analyses to local governments, community organizations, educational institutions, and businesses to enhance their decision-making processes within our region.
Census Data H-GAC Imagery and LiDAR/Elevation Data H-GAC’s Geographic Data Workgroup Interactive Web Applications Land Use & Land Cover Data Regional GIS Data Hub Regional Growth Forecast Regional Information Security Workgroup STAR*Map External Data & Analysis Request

Transportation Planning

Planning safe and efficient travel throughout the region for people, goods and services.
Air Quality Studies Autonomous Vehicles Clean Cities Clean Vehicles Program Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program Commute Solutions Congestion Management Freight Planning Heavy Duty Diesel Replacement Program H-GAC Ten Year Plan Engine Off Program H-GAC Transit Studies and Regional Public Transit Coordination Plans High Capacity Transit Task Force Houston-Galveston Regional Aviation System Plan Hurricane Preparedness and Evacuation Planning Livable Centers North Houston Highway Improvement Project Our Great Region 2040 Pedestrian-Bicyclist Program Regional Growth Forecast Regional Mobility Report Regional Transportation Plan Regional Transportation Plan Project Development Process Regionally Coordinated Transportation Plan Resiliency Planning Safe Routes to School State Implementation Plan Subregional Planning Surveys Title VI Program Traffic Data Transportation Advisory Committee Transportation Conformity Transportation Improvement Program Transportation Project Selection Process Transportation Performance Measures Transportation Policy Council Transportation Public Outreach Transportation Publications Transportation Safety Committee Transportation Safety Planning Unified Planning Work Program

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