NCTCOG to Host Hybrid Public Meeting on July 8
7/3/2024
Public comments on transportation planning initiatives accepted through Aug. 6
(Arlington, TEXAS) – The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) invites North Texans to provide their input on transportation and air quality matters during a hybrid public meeting July 8. The meeting is scheduled for noon at NCTCOG’s Arlington offices, 616 Six Flags Drive. Residents can also watch the meeting live at publicinput.com/nctcogJuly24 or participate via phone by dialing 855-925-2801, then code 10300. Public comments will be accepted until Aug. 6.
Each year, the Regional Transportation Council approves an update to the Regional 10‐Year Plan, which identifies major projects to be implemented in the region. An updated draft list covering projects from Fiscal Year 2025 to FY2034 will be presented for review and comment.
Access North Texas is the regional public transportation coordination plan for the 16-county North Central Texas region. The plan, which is updated every four years, documents the transportation needs of older adults, individuals with disabilities and individuals with lower incomes across the region. Upon completion of the plan, local governments and transportation agencies may use it to help with transportation planning.
The Transit Strategic Partnerships Program is a competitive grant program that funds innovative transit projects supporting services for seniors, persons with disabilities and low-income populations from public agencies looking to directly implement services and those seeking partnerships with existing transit providers. The May 2024 cycle for proposal submissions has closed, and an update on selected projects will be provided for review and comment.
Charging Smart is a new technical assistance and designation program recognizing communities for electric vehicle readiness. Staff will provide an overview of this program and its role to aid cities in streamlining plans, permits and inspections to deploy EV charging infrastructure more efficiently.
Information will also be provided about the following initiatives and programs: Mobility 2050 Public Input Summary, NCTCOG Spatial Data Cooperative Program, Mobility 2045 – 2022 Update: Administrative Revision, and Try Parking It.
Roundtrip rides from Centreport/DFW Airport Station to NCTCOG are available for $6 through the Arlington Transportation app. Download the app at: arlingtontx.gov/ondemand. For special accommodation due 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