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Public Meeting Scheduled For 2019 Texas Rail Plan Update

Recent updates include the development of policy concepts, programs, and agency-specific strategies to improve the efficiency of freight movement and maintain on-time passenger service…

Corridor Staff

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will hold a public meeting to receive public comments on the proposed 2019 Texas Rail Plan. Comments must be received on or before 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019 to be a part of the official record.

The 2019 Texas Rail Plan reflects the latest rail project priorities and fulfills federal funding eligibility requirements. Recent updates include the development of policy concepts, programs, and agency-specific strategies to improve the efficiency of freight movement and maintain on-time passenger service. You may participate via the WebEx online meeting or teleconference.

The meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at TxDOT offices at 200 E. Riverside Drive, First Floor, Room 1A-1, Austin, TX 78701 (Map).

The meeting will consist of TxDOT representatives giving a presentation at 4:00 PM and the Question & Answer Session will start at 4:30 PM. You can also join in with WebEx (join the WebEx – Host Room ID: 737 631 929 – Password: MxB5WXC6). you can also join in by teleconference at 855-437-3563 (US toll free) or 210-606-9485 (US toll).

They will also be accepting public comments online or by a printed comment form that can be mailed to:
TxDOT
Rail Division, ATTN: 2018 Texas Rail Plan
P.O. Box 149217 Austin, TX 78714-9217 (Map)
(512) 486-5033 — Email

Special Accommodations

Persons with disabilities who have special communication or accommodation needs or who plan to attend the hearing may contact the Rail Division, at 118 East Riverside Drive, Austin, Texas 78704-1205, (512) 486-5815. Requests should be made no later than three days prior to the hearing. Every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate the needs.


 

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