Topic of the Month

January 2026 Topic of the Month: Growth

Dallas-Fort Worth’s population keeps climbing, neighborhood by neighborhood, suburb by suburb. As a new year dawns, the 12-county region remains on a steady path of population expansion that will influence transportation, land use and infrastructure decisions for decades.

For the first Topic of the Month of 2026, we explore our region’s population growth and how, with careful planning and continued partnership, North Texas is well-positioned to meet the demands of a growing population.

Spotlighting transportation themes in North Central Texas each month

An educational graphic titled 'AN EYE ON: FREIGHT SAFETY' presented by NCTCOG. The left side features a photo of a large white semi-truck driving on a highway during a golden sunset. The right side contains text noting that holiday deliveries never stop and provides two safety tips: 'Allow extra distance,' because trucks cannot stop quickly, and 'Be aware of blind spots,' noting that if you can't see their mirrors, they can't see you. The bottom includes the NCTCOG logo, the 'Freight North Texas' logo featuring a colorful stack of shipping containers, and the URL NCTCOG.org/Freight.