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July 10, 2009

 

TxDOT Requests Input from Transportation Partners on Project Planning Process

AUSTIN - Consistent with its values of encouraging local participation, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) today posted a Notice of Opportunity to Comment to encourage input from transportation partners across the state on the restructuring of the department’s system of project planning, funding and programming.

TxDOT began the process to make revisions to the agency’s program rules more than a year ago after it became apparent in discussions with the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission that legislators wanted the department to develop a transparent, well-defined, and understandable program for transportation planning and project development. The department is seeking both general ideas and specific language suggestions.

Though TxDOT has always sought input from local and regional leaders, this formal request for comment will reinforce the message that local participation is critical to developing rules for a comprehensive program that will benefit the entire state of Texas, said Amadeo Saenz, TxDOT executive director.

"First, it’s consistent with our values-supporting local participation. More importantly, it’s what legislators want us to do," he noted.

Comments may be submitted by e-mail to Robin Carter with TxDOT’s legal office or mailed to Bob Jackson, General Counsel, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701. The deadline for receipt of comments is 5 p.m. August 10, 2009.

For more information contact Government & Public Affairs media relations at 512 463-8588.

The Texas Department of Transportation
The Texas Department of Transportation is responsible for maintaining nearly 80,000 miles of road and for
supporting aviation, rail and public transportation across the state. TxDOT and its 15,000 employees strive to
empower local leaders to solve local transportation problems, and to use new financial tools, including tolling and
public-private partnerships, to reduce congestion and pave the way for future economic growth while enhancing
safety, improving air quality and preserving the value of the state's transportation assets. Find out more at
www.txdot.gov.