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Texas snags a measly $6M in FRA CRISI grants out of $326M available
June 12th, 2019
June 12, 2019 - TRA Newswire -
Good news for Port Freeport's rail expansion plans but a ho-hum to the Texas transportation agency for their lack of effort in applying for federal rail grants that could benefit potential freight or passenger...
Come out and celebrate 20 years of the Heartland Flyer on June 14
June 5th, 2019
Updated June 11, 2019 - TRA Newswire -
A crowd is expected at Fort Worth, Oklahoma City and points in-between on Friday, June 14 to celebrate 20 years of passenger rail service on the Heartland Flyer route between the two states....
Texas Rail Advocates urges legislature to prioritize development of rail between sessions
May 31st, 2019
May 31, 2019 - TRA Newswire -
An Interim Charge would allow for the exploration of rail options
Move would ensure that Texas Department of Transportation would be ready to apply for federal cost-share funding and to pursue partnerships
The...
TxDOT seeking community input to improve transportation across the Texas-Mexico Border
April 30th, 2019
April 29, 2019 - Fox San Antonio -
The Texas Department of Transportation is working with the Border Trade Advisory Committee to identify the transportation challenges for people commuting across the border.
“What we’re doing is we’re inviting people to our community...
Attendees at San Antonio transportation department gathering seek change
February 6th, 2019
January 30, 2019 - Bruce Selcraig, San Antonio Express-News -
The several dozen people who gathered at the Texas Department of Transportation’s San Antonio headquarters Tuesday to learn about the agency’s 30-year plans may constitute a tiny sample size, but many...
Where do you want to ride? Help update the TxDOT Rail Plan
December 19th, 2018
December 19, 2018 - TRA Newswire -
Your input is needed to shape the future of passenger and freight rail in Texas. The Texas Department of Transportation must update the Texas Rail Plan in 2019 to meet federal requirements.
TxDOT is asking...
Make your voice heard on TxDOT Texas Rail Plan NOW
December 8th, 2018
Updated December 12, 2018 - TRA Newswire -
You, as a Texan, have a rare opportunity to let your voice be heard in the Texas Department of Transportation Rail Division's 2019 Texas Rail Plan. This is the first time that TxDOT has...
TxDOT to hold public meeting in Austin December 11 on Texas Rail Plan
November 6th, 2018
November 6, 2018 - TRA Newswire -
Stakeholders comment on rail needs in Texas
Public meeting will update state Rail Plan
The Texas Department of Transportation intends to host a public meeting on Tuesday, December 11 in Austin to present a broad outline...
TxDOT breaks ground on reconstruction of Southwest Texas international rail bridge
October 24th, 2018
October 23, 2018 - TRA Newswire -
The Texas Department of Transportation held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday for the rebuilding of a burned-out railroad bridge that spanned across the Rio Grande, linking Texas and Mexico. Marc Williams, Deputy Executive Director for the...
Feds give Texas $26M for buses - Rail still $0
September 25th, 2018
September 25, 2018 - TRA Comment -
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao has announced that the Federal Transit Administration will award $366 million in grants to improve the safety and reliability of America’s bus systems and enhance mobility for transit riders....