NCTCOG to Host Hybrid Public Meeting Sept. 12
9/7/2022
September 7, 2022 - Roadway safety, funding opportunities among topics to be discussed
Arlington, Texas – The North Central Texas Council of Governments will share updates on current and upcoming projects at its next public meeting, to be held at noon Monday, Sept. 12. Topics to be presented include an update on the Roadway Safety Plan, National Drive Electric Week and several funding initiatives.
The hybrid meeting will take place at NCTCOG’s Arlington offices, 616 Six Flags Drive. Residents may attend in person, watch the presentations live online at www.publicinput.com/nctcogSept22 or participate via phone by dialing 855-925-2801, then code 3825.
The Roadway Safety Plan is the first regional proposal to eliminate fatal and serious injury crashes on the region’s roadways by 2050. Staff will present details of this plan, which uses a data-driven approach to identify especially dangerous crash types and recommends countermeasures to prevent them from occurring.
Staff will also provide details on this year's National Drive Electric Week North Texas celebration. The event will take place on Sunday, October 2 in Dallas.
Additionally, staff will present detailed information related to several initiatives, including proposed transit projects funded by the Federal Transit Administration through the final award of Fiscal Year 2022 and the Management, Operations and Safety Program. This effort provides funds to improve the region’s air quality and manage the transportation system.
Finally, proposed modifications to the list of funded projects will be posted for review and comment. Updated public comment rules for RTC meetings, 2022 Walk to School Day, Map Your Experience, Access North Texas and the Regional Smoking Vehicle Program will also be highlighted.
For special accommodations due to a disability, language interpretation, for printed copies of presentations, or to request a free roundtrip ride between NCTCOG and the Trinity Railway Express CentrePort/DFW Airport Station, contact Carli Baylor at 817-608-2365 or
cbaylor@nctcog.org at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Reasonable accommodations will be made.
About the North Central Texas Council of Governments:
NCTCOG is a voluntary association of local governments established in 1966 to assist local governments in planning for common needs, cooperating for mutual benefit and coordinating for sound regional development.
NCTCOG's purpose is to strengthen both the individual and collective power of local governments and to help them recognize regional opportunities, eliminate unnecessary duplication, and make joint decisions. NCTCOG serves a 16-county region of North Central Texas, which is centered on the two urban centers of Dallas and Fort Worth. Currently, NCTCOG has 229 member governments including 16 counties, 169 cities, 19 school districts and 27 special districts. For more information on the Transportation Department, visit www.nctcog.org/trans.
About the Regional Transportation Council:
The Regional Transportation Council (RTC) of the North Central Texas Council of Governments has served as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for regional transportation planning in the Dallas-Fort Worth area since 1974. The MPO works in cooperation with the region’s transportation providers to address the complex transportation needs of the rapidly growing metropolitan area. The Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area includes Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant and Wise counties. The RTC’s 44 members include local elected or appointed officials from the metropolitan area and representatives from each of the area’s transportation providers. More information can be found at www.nctcog.org.
The hybrid meeting will take place at NCTCOG’s Arlington offices, 616 Six Flags Drive. Residents may attend in person, watch the presentations live online at www.publicinput.com/nctcogSept22 or participate via phone by dialing 855-925-2801, then code 3825.
The Roadway Safety Plan is the first regional proposal to eliminate fatal and serious injury crashes on the region’s roadways by 2050. Staff will present details of this plan, which uses a data-driven approach to identify especially dangerous crash types and recommends countermeasures to prevent them from occurring.
Staff will also provide details on this year's National Drive Electric Week North Texas celebration. The event will take place on Sunday, October 2 in Dallas.
Additionally, staff will present detailed information related to several initiatives, including proposed transit projects funded by the Federal Transit Administration through the final award of Fiscal Year 2022 and the Management, Operations and Safety Program. This effort provides funds to improve the region’s air quality and manage the transportation system.
Finally, proposed modifications to the list of funded projects will be posted for review and comment. Updated public comment rules for RTC meetings, 2022 Walk to School Day, Map Your Experience, Access North Texas and the Regional Smoking Vehicle Program will also be highlighted.
For special accommodations due to a disability, language interpretation, for printed copies of presentations, or to request a free roundtrip ride between NCTCOG and the Trinity Railway Express CentrePort/DFW Airport Station, contact Carli Baylor at 817-608-2365 or
cbaylor@nctcog.org at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Reasonable accommodations will be made.
| Public Meeting Details |
| Monday, September 12, 2022, Noon North Central Texas Council of Governments 616 Six Flags Drive Arlington, TX 76011 |
About the North Central Texas Council of Governments:
NCTCOG is a voluntary association of local governments established in 1966 to assist local governments in planning for common needs, cooperating for mutual benefit and coordinating for sound regional development.
NCTCOG's purpose is to strengthen both the individual and collective power of local governments and to help them recognize regional opportunities, eliminate unnecessary duplication, and make joint decisions. NCTCOG serves a 16-county region of North Central Texas, which is centered on the two urban centers of Dallas and Fort Worth. Currently, NCTCOG has 229 member governments including 16 counties, 169 cities, 19 school districts and 27 special districts. For more information on the Transportation Department, visit www.nctcog.org/trans.
About the Regional Transportation Council:
The Regional Transportation Council (RTC) of the North Central Texas Council of Governments has served as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for regional transportation planning in the Dallas-Fort Worth area since 1974. The MPO works in cooperation with the region’s transportation providers to address the complex transportation needs of the rapidly growing metropolitan area. The Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area includes Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant and Wise counties. The RTC’s 44 members include local elected or appointed officials from the metropolitan area and representatives from each of the area’s transportation providers. More information can be found at www.nctcog.org.
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