Upper Trinity River Transportation and Stormwater Infrastructure Project
Recent flood events in Texas have brought to the attention of the State the need for more comprehensive planning in urban areas. This is particularly important in the upstream portions of the Trinity watershed where urban growth and development is expected to continue and where unmanaged growth will have strongly negative consequences on downstream communities like Dallas and Fort Worth. The North Central Texas region has a distinct window of opportunity to proactively engage in comprehensive planning efforts that integrate its transportation, environmental and stormwater needs to address the health, safety, and welfare concerns of the region while helping local governments manage their growth and development in a cost-effective manner.
The Transportation and Stormwater Infrastructure (TSI) study will identify projects to reduce future flood risk and potential funding sources to implement those projects. The study also will generate:
- Maps and models of future flood risk
- Policy recommendations related to development and floodplain management
The study is expected to conclude in 2026.
TWDB 2021 Executed Grant Agreement
TxDOT 2024 Executed Grant Agreement Amendment
Additional Documents
The Technical Advisory Group was formed to provide input to the TSI Project team regarding policy, outreach, data, and challenges that communities face. The goals of the advisory group are as follows:
- Use technical and local knowledge to provide policy guidance and recommendations that should be developed or updated to the project team.
- Provide technical input to identify gaps in the existing future planning landscape and share ideas of innovation.
- Give feedback on data and modeling needs for the study area.
- Provide guidance that helps project team produce products that benefit the intended communities and stakeholders.
- Act as a link between project team and community leadership.
- Support and represent the interests of stakeholders within a larger context of flood mitigation.
- Collaborate with TSI project to support shared goals in local communities and increase the project's visibility, both internally and externally.
- Provide advice on overall approach best practices, lessons learned that will reduce the impact of flooding
10/25/24 - Technical Advisory Group Meeting Summary
10/25/24 - Technical Advisory Group Meeting Presentation
5/6/24 - Technical Advisory Group Meeting Presentation
5/6/24 - Technical Advisory Group Meeting Summary
2/5/24 - Technical Advisory Group Meeting Presentation
2/5/24 - Technical Advisory Group Meeting Summary
10/23/23 - Technical Advisory Group Meeting Presentation
10/23/23 - Technical Advisory Group Meeting Summary
7/12/23 - Technical Advisory Group Meeting Presentation
7/12/23 - Technical Advisory Group Meeting Summary
3/6/23 - Technical Advisory Group Meeting Presentation
3/6/23 - Technical Advisory Group Meeting Summary
Water Rights & Green Stormwater Infrastructure Webinar
This webinar was held on June 25, 2024 to give local governments a better understanding of water rights and how they may come into play when installing green stormwater infrastructure in a growing region. The agenda, presentation slides, and recording are linked below.
Agenda
Webinar Presentation
Recording (YouTube)
E&D Flooding, Stormwater, & Water Quality Programs Information Meeting
This webinar was held on June 21, 2023 to provide an overview of current NCTCOG programs related to flood mitigation, stormwater, and water quality. The presentation is linked below.
E&D Flooding, Stormwater, & Water Quality Programs Webinar
E&D Flooding, Stormwater, & Water Quality Programs Information Meeting - NCTCOG
Green Asset Management Workshop
This hybrid workshop was held on May 16, 2023 in coordination with the U.S. EPA and City of Denton. The presentations from this workshop are linked below.
EPA Green Asset Management Workshop Webinar
Audio quality improves at 6:20.
Introduction to Green Asset Management - U.S. EPA
Incorporating Green and Natural Assets into Asset Management - Southwest Environmental Finance Center
Integrated Transportation and Stormwater Infrastructure (TSI) - NCTCOG
Integrated Stormwater Management (iSWM) Program Overview - NCTCOG
Green Asset Management - City of Denton
Green Asset Management, Inspection - USACE
Bioretention and Permeable Pavement Maintenance in the Context of Green Asset Management - Texas A&M AgriLife
Green Asset Management: Long-Term Funding Plan - U.S. EPA
Friday, October 25: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
The goal of the TSI study is to dissolve silos in the stormwater, transportation, and environmental fields, enabling proactive planning of infrastructure that reduces stormwater runoff/flooding impacts, increases transportation safety, and incorporates environmental elements such as green infrastructure. The TSI Technical Advisory Group provides input to the TSI study team regarding policy, outreach, data, and challenges that communities face.
Map Your Watershed! allows communities to identify infrastructure and environmental features that face frequent flooding or whose presence could mitigate flooding. These features could include roads that are covered with water during heavy rain; green infrastructure, such as detention ponds that retain stormwater; or open space planned for enhancement, such as recreation trails. Please identify any other features you believe are relevant to the Integrated Transportation and Stormwater Infrastructure study.
- Transportation and Stormwater Infrastructure Subarea Meeting Presentation - September 2024
- Transportation and Stormwater Infrastructure Subarea Meeting Presentation - May 2023
- Integrated Transportation and Stormwater Management Initiative Kickoff Meeting Presentation - August 2022
TSI Stakeholder Engagement Plan
FEMA-Funded Equity-Based Outreach in North Central Texas to Support TSI
NCTCOG Equity Based Outreach Plan
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TSI StoryMap
The TSI StoryMap provides interactive maps about the history and conditions in the study area and the work being conducted by TSI study partners.
Contact Information
Kate Zielke - Program Supervisor
Phone: 817-695-9227
Email: kzielke@nctcog.org
Jai-W Hayes-Jackson - Planner
Phone: 817-695-9212
Email: jhayes-jackson@nctcog.org
Jeff Neal - Senior Program Manager, Transportation
Phone: 817-608-2345
Email: jneal@nctcog.org