NCTCOG to discuss high-speed rail commute program at hybrid public meeting on Sept. 9

Public comments on transportation planning initiatives accepted through Oct. 8

The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is seeking input on transportation planning initiatives during an upcoming public meeting at noon Monday, Sept. 9. The session will be held at NCTCOG’s Arlington offices, located at 616 Six Flags Drive. For those unable to attend in person, the meeting will be streamed live at publicinput.com/nctcogSept24. Participants can also join the discussion by calling
855-925-2801 and entering code 10502. Public comments will be accepted until Tuesday, Oct. 8.

An update on the Dallas-Fort Worth High-Speed Transportation Connections Study will be presented, highlighting recent project developments. In response to concerns from the City of Dallas about the proposed downtown alignment, the Regional Transportation Council (RTC) held a workshop on July 11. On Aug. 8, the RTC decided to proceed with the federal environmental review process, incorporating flexibility to explore alternative routes for downtown Dallas that address stakeholder concerns. NCTCOG staff will provide an overview of the project’s planning, engineering and stakeholder engagement efforts to date, along with next steps for this transformative initiative.

The Miles Matter Program, a collaborative project with the Texas A&M Transportation Institute, Carma Technologies and the Texas Department of Transportation, aims to utilize smartphone technology to analyze travel patterns on Dallas-Fort Worth roadways. Set to launch in September 2024, this initiative will involve approximately 500 participants along the Interstate Highway 35W corridor, who will be incentivized to shift their commute times outside of peak travel periods. The project is designed to gather insights and will include additional phases based on initial feedback and engagement.

Information related to interactive public input, air quality funding and initiatives, Try Parking It and Access North Texas will also be available online for review and comment.