Border Highway East Corridor Study 2024
Virtual: Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 5 p.m. MT through Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. MT
In-person: Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. MT
In-person: Thursday, May 2, 2024, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. MT
| Public comment deadline | All comments must be received or postmarked by May 16, 2024, to be a part of the official meeting record. |
| Virtual details | The virtual public meeting will be available starting on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, by 5 p.m. MT. The virtual public meeting will consist of a pre-recorded video presentation with audio and visual components. The virtual public meeting presentation and project information will be located on this page. |
| In-person details | Option 1 Option 2 In-person attendees will be able to view hard copies of study materials, ask questions to TxDOT staff and/or consultants, and leave written comments. |
| Purpose | The Border Highway East Corridor Study analyzes the benefits and challenges of improving mobility in the study area. As part of the corridor study, TxDOT El Paso District staff have met with key stakeholders, including elected officials and leaders of agencies. The corridor study has several goals, among them is to alleviate traffic congestion and improve mobility safety. The study is an early planning effort, meaning, no tangible project has been identified, no funding is in hand, and any potential impacts to properties have not been determined at this time. |
| Description | The Border Highway East Corridor Study is an initiative by which the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) seeks to find a unified vision around improving mobility in the Border Highway East Corridor study area. With the community at the center of the planning process, TxDOT expects to arrive at mobility concepts that are finely tuned to be context-sensitive at the neighborhood level. |
| Accessibility | The public meeting will be conducted in English and Spanish. If you need an interpreter or document translator because English or Spanish is not your primary language or you have difficulty communicating effectively in English or Spanish, one will be provided to you free of charge. If you have a disability and need assistance, special arrangements can be made to accommodate most needs. If you need interpretation or translation services or you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend and participate in the public meeting, please contact the El Paso District Public Information Office at 915-790-4341 no later than 4 p.m. MST, Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Please be aware that advance notice is required as some services and accommodations may require time for the project team to arrange. |
| How to make a comment | Please provide your comments in any of the following ways:
Comments can also be submitted by comment forms provided at the in-person public meeting. Comments must be postmarked or received by Thursday, May 16, 2024, to be part of the public involvement summary. |
| Meeting materials | |
| Memorandum of Understanding | The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this study are being, or have been, carried-out by TxDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 9, 2019, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT. |
Posted: Apr. 16, 2024