Topic of the Month


April 2025 Topic of the Month: Roadway Safety

 

An Eye on Transportation Safety

 

Spotlighting transportation themes in North Central Texas each month

Aprils topic of the month is Transportation Safety and the four E's of transportation safety

March


March 2025 Topic of the Month: Sustainable Development

Main Street, Crowley
Reconstructed Main Street in Crowley with enhancements such as bicycle lanes, roundabouts, and landscaping
Reconstructed Main Street in Crowley with enhancements such as bicycle lanes, roundabouts, and landscaping.

Lake Highlands Trail
Intersection improvements and bike connection to support transit-oriented development at Lake Highlands Town Center in Dallas
Intersection improvements and bike connection to support transit-oriented development at Lake Highlands Town Center in Dallas.

Old Town Lewisville
Wayne Ferguson Plaza development and improvement of pedestrian infrastructure in Historic Downtown Lewisville
Wayne Ferguson Plaza development and improvement of pedestrian infrastructure in Historic Downtown Lewisville.

February


FEBRUARY 2025 TOPIC OF THE MONTH: THE PEOPLE IN TRANSPORTATION

 

A Transportation Committee
The Regional Transportation Council plays a crucial role in advancing transportation in Dallas-Fort Worth.

 

A group of government professional planners gathered around a table.
Transportation planners have been essential in the creation of efficient and sustainable solutions to the region's growing needs.

 

Government representatives from around the region at a luncheon.

 

 

 

To further the transportation goals of NCTCOG, we partner with local and regional cities, counties, federal agencies and transit providers.

 

Residents reviewing a map at a public meeting.
The input of residents, local governments and the private sector is valuable to the planning process. North Texans are encouraged to share their ideas with us.

 

January

JANUARY 2025 TOPIC OF THE MONTH: INNOVATION

 

High Speed Rail
Working to link a Dallas-Fort Worth to Houston, high-speed network in Texas to provide traffic-free access between our Metropolitan areas.

High speed Train

 

Multimodal Delivery
Partnering with local stakeholders to test use of autonomous electric delivery vehicles to provide food to Arlington residents in need.

A robotic food delivery vehicle

 

Modern Gondolas
Modern overhead gondola system developed by Whoosh could revolutionize how we move people in dense areas of North Texas.

Gondola car