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Statewide Long-Range Transportation Plan 2035 - FAQs

Why do we need a Statewide Transportation Plan?

The Statewide Long-Range Transportation Plan 2035 will analyze the existing conditions present for each mode, forecast future need and expand on existing performance measures to determine where gaps may exist. The plan:

Helps address future population and employment growth
Provides guidance on infrastructure needs and funding
Integrates various planning efforts into a single, measurable plan
Meets Federal requirements set forth by the Federal Highway Administration

How will the plan be developed?

The Statewide Long-Range Transportation Plan 2035 will:

Build on the existing work produced for the 2030 Texas Transportation Needs Report and use TxDOT's Strategic Plan as a guide to implementation
Review and analyze data, forecasts and existing plans for all modes
Provide outreach to transportation users, stakeholders and the public

What is different about this plan?

This plan looks at all modes of transportation together, including future needs for:

Highways
Inter-city Buses
Aviation/Air Access
Marine/Port Facilities
Freight/Passenger Rail
Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities
Pipelines
Intelligent Transportation Systems
Intermodal Facilities

What are the key elements of the plan?

Key elements include:

24-Year Planning Time Frame
Analysis of Existing Transportation System (all modes)
Analysis of Current Usage, Current Needs and Existing Funding
Public/Stakeholder Involvement
Projection of Future Needs by Mode
Addressing the 8 Planning Factors required by SAFTEA-LU

How can I participate?

Public Outreach activities will include:

Distribution of 3 newsletters with project updates and public meeting information
Open House-Style Public Meetings to be hosted by each of the 24 TxDOT districts in May and August
A Public Hearing to be held in Austin in October

How do I get more information or submit comments?

You may:

Sign-up for the mailing list to receive newsletters.
Attend an open house-style public meeting or public hearing
Submit a comment at a meeting or send a letter
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube
Call the toll-free information line (888) 5-TX-PLAN or (888) 589-7523
Email us
Write to us at:

Statewide Long-Range Transportation Plan 2035
4544 Post Oak Place, Suite 224
Houston, TX 77027