NCTCOG TO HOST HYBRID PUBLIC MEETING NOV. 11
11/6/2024
Public comments on transportation, air quality topics will be accepted through Dec. 10
Arlington, TEXAS – The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) will seek input on several important transportation initiatives during a public meeting at noon Monday, Nov. 11.
The session will be held at NCTCOG's offices, located at 616 Six Flags Drive in Arlington. Those unable to attend in person can watch the discussion live at PublicInput.com/nctcogNov24.
articipants can also call 855-925-2801 and enter code 7348 to engage in the conversation. Public comments will be accepted until Dec. 10.
The first presentation will focus on the North Central Texas Regional Transit 2.0 initiative. This program explores strategies for collaboration among transit authorities and city leaders, along with potential policy recommendations for meeting future regional needs.
NCTCOG staff will also present on the development of Mobility 2050, Dallas-Fort Worth’s next long-range transportation plan, which will forecast the transportation needs over the next quarter-century. For information, visit NCTCOG.org/planinprogress.
An introduction to the 511DFW Travel Information System will also be provided during the public meeting. This system is designed to provide real-time information about roadway conditions, transit options and roadside assistance in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The bilingual service is set to launch in November and will be accessible online and via a mobile app, available for iOS and Android devices.
In addition, there will be an opportunity for online review and comment on proposed modifications to the Transportation Improvement Program. This is a multi-year plan that tracks regional transportation projects funded by federal, state and local sources.
Information on Map Your Experience, air quality programs and funding opportunities, Try Parking It, and business engagement will also be available online for review and comment.
Residents planning to use transit to attend the meeting can take advantage of $6 round-trip rides from the CentrePort/DFW Airport Station to NCTCOG via the Arlington Transportation app. To download the app, visit ArlingtonTX.gov/ondemand. For special accommodation related to disabilities or language interpretation, contact 817-695-9255 or email jcastillo@nctcog.org.
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 in the two urban centers of Dallas and Fort Worth. For more information on the Transportation Department, visit www.nctcog.org/trans.
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