Comments relevant to and received during specific public comment periods are provided to the RTC in advance of any meetings where they are scheduled to take action on the relevant policy, plan or program. All comments received outside these formal public comment periods, regardless of the topic, are compiled into a monthly report and presented to the RTC in advance of its next regularly scheduled meeting. These comments are accessible to the public in the RTC meeting agendas, public meeting minutes and monthly comment reports on the NCTCOG website.

The NCTCOG Transportation Department is committed to ensuring a comprehensive public engagement process that allows all North Texans to provide their input on regional transportation and air quality initiatives. The NCTCOG Public Input Feedback Survey allows the organization to understand how members of the public prefer to receive information, identify issues that matter most to them and provide feedback. Complete the survey by clicking on the links provided below.

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Input from residents, local governments and the private sector impacts decisions about transportation and air quality policies, programs and plans for North Texas. After all, these decisions determine how North Texans live and travel in the 12-county Dallas-Fort Worth region. Input received is provided to the Regional Transportation Council. Comments or questions may be submitted on the specific items listed or other transportation and air quality topics.

 

Contact Us or Submit Comments and Questions

Email: nctcogApr25@PublicInput.com
Phone: (855) 925-2801 (Enter code 11203)
Fax: (817) 640-3028
Mail: P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888

PRESENTATION TOPICS

Additional information about these topics will be found below in the files tab near the bottom of the page on April 7, 2025.

Mobility 2050: The Metropolitan Transportation Plan for North Central Texas
NCTCOG is developing Mobility 2050, the region’s next long-range Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). This plan will guide transportation investments and address regional needs through 2050. Staff will provide an update on the plan’s progress. For more information, visit: nctcog.org/PlanInProgress.

Regional Transit Performance Measures Update and Draft Targets 
As the MPO for Dallas-Fort Worth, NCTCOG is required to set and measure performance toward regional targets for transportation assets and systems. This presentation will include an update on regional performance for two groups of transit measures: Transit Asset Management (TAM) and Public Transit Agency Safety Plan (PTASP). Staff will also present new draft PTASP performance measure targets for public input, as new targets need to be approved and adopted by the Regional Transportation Council by the end of Fiscal Year 2025.

Transportation Alternatives Program Call for Projects: Recommended Funding Awards
Staff will provide information on the Transportation Alternatives Program, an overview of submitted applications and the evaluation process. Projects eligible for funding under this program include the construction of on- and off-road pedestrian and bicycle facilities, multimodal connections to public transit and pedestrian/bicycle infrastructure and planning associated with Safe Routes to School projects. Staff will provide an overview of the projects being recommended to receive funding. 

Rural Rail Corridor Project 
The Northeast Texas Rural Rail Transportation District (NETEX) Rail Corridor is important to future transportation initiatives in North Texas. The corridor currently requires updates, including improvements to tracks, bridges and other infrastructure on the existing operational line. Right-of-way purchases will also be initiated to help preserve the corridor for future use.

ONLINE REVIEW & COMMENT 

Regional Bicycle Safety Action Plan Survey 
NCTCOG is developing a Regional Bicycle Safety Action Plan, which will summarize existing crash patterns and trends, identify potential safety countermeasures and recommend new policies and programs to save lives and support safe, bicycle-friendly communities. Responses from this survey will be used to make policy recommendations and prioritize bicycle safety improvements across the North Texas region. Take the survey now at publicinput.com/bikesafety and enter for a chance to win a $100 VISA gift card!

RESOURCES & INFORMATION

Interactive Public Input: Map Your Experience
NCTCOG’s Transportation Department is accepting public input through an online map tool.  Help us plan for the future by letting us know how the region’s transportation system can better serve you. Share your transportation experience at www.nctcog.org/mapyourexperience.

Air Quality Programs and Funding Opportunities
NCTCOG has several regional air quality programs and initiatives to reduce air pollution in North Central Texas. Additionally, funding opportunities and incentives are available for projects that reduce air pollution from vehicles and equipment or help improve energy efficiency. More information: www.publicinput.com/nctcogAQ.

Try Parking It
Try Parking It is a FREE commuter tracking and rideshare website, where commuters in the Dallas-Fort Worth area are incentivized for choosing an alternative trip than driving alone. If you ride a bike, walk, take a bus or rail, work from home, take your lunch to work, or even carpool or vanpool, you can earn points for your commutes. Create an account and redeem your points for over 2,500 rewards today on www.TryParkingIt.com.

GoCarma Celebrates 3 Million HOV Discounts in DFW
GoCarma, a smartphone app that enables drivers to receive a 50 percent toll discount on Dallas-Fort Worth TEXpress Lanes, is celebrating 3 million HOV discounts! This milestone demonstrates a commitment to implementing innovative transportation solutions that benefit local communities. As the region continues to work on reducing congestion and improving mobility, GoCarma stands as a testament to how technology can make transportation systems more efficient and user-friendly for all. For more information, visit www.gocarma.com/dfw.