Statewide Long-Range Transportation Plan – Public Involvement

The Texas Department of Transportation is developing Connecting Texas 2050, the latest update to TxDOT’s statewide long-range transportation plan. With the continued help of the community, TxDOT will establish the vision, objectives, performance measures, and strategic recommendations for the state’s transportation system through 2050 for all modes. In the fall of 2023, TxDOT conducted a second statewide virtual public meeting with local in-person open houses. This followed the first series of meetings held in the spring of 2023.

Fall series virtual public meeting with in-person open houses

The virtual meeting was available from Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023, until Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, and consisted of a pre-recorded video presentation and included both audio and visual components. 

Additionally, TxDOT hosted in-person open houses for individuals who preferred to participate in person instead of online. In-person attendees were able to view the same presentation delivered in the online public meeting, review hard copies of project materials, ask questions of TxDOT staff and/or consultants, and leave written comments. Downloadable copies of the materials presented are available below.

Participants in these events learned about the process to prepare a statewide long-range transportation plan and help TxDOT prioritize strategies for addressing the state’s transportation needs through 2050. Connecting Texas 2050 development kicked off in fall 2022 and will continue through spring 2024.

The in-person open houses were held at the following dates, times, and locations.

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• Aviso

The following materials, downloadable below, were available at both the virtual public meeting and the in-person open houses.

Connecting Texas 2050 public feedback

TxDOT provided comment forms and a public survey at both the virtual public meeting and the in-person open houses. This allowed TxDOT to ensure that as many Texans as possible could weigh in with their priorities for the future. 

While the fall comment period has closed, you can still reach out to TxDOT with your general questions or concerns regarding Connecting Texas 2050 by contacting the project manager at ConnectingTexas2050@txdot.gov or 737-308-9411.