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.

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: nctcogAug25@PublicInput.com
Phone: (855) 925-2801 (Enter code 11270)
Fax: (817) 640-3028
Mail: P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888

PRESENTATION TOPICS
Additional information about these topics will be found in the files tab on August 11, 2025.

Heartland Flyer Funding for One Year
Staff is requesting $3.5 million in Regional Toll Revenue funds to secure the continued service of the Heartland Flyer for one year. This service is critical for the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) 2026 World Cup.

Safe Routes to School Regional Action Plan
The Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Regional Action Plan was adopted in June by the Regional Transportation Council as part of Mobility 2050, the region’s long-range plan. The plan provides a resource for local governments, Independent School Districts and others who would like to help enable school-aged children to safely walk and bike to school. The plan also includes a regional prioritization of all schools in the region based on their potential need for SRTS interventions, as well as action steps for the region. For more information, visit www.nctcog.org/SRTS.

Multimodal Delivery Project
The City of Arlington, in collaboration with NCTCOG, Tarrant Area Food Bank and a network of technology and regional partners, successfully piloted an innovative delivery project utilizing autonomous ground vehicles and aerial robots. The project completed 300 grocery deliveries during two pilot demonstrations held in 2024 and 2025. Staff will share key findings, lessons learned and plans for expanding the delivery model to additional neighborhoods in Arlington and beyond. For more information, visit www.arlingtontx.gov/multimodal.

Fiscal Year 2025 Public Transportation Funding Programs of Projects
The Programs of Projects includes proposed transit projects funded by the Federal Transit Administration through the award of Fiscal Year 2025 funds for the following four programs: Urbanized Area Formula, Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities, State of Good Repair and Bus and Bus Facilities.


ONLINE REVIEW & COMMENT

Proposed Modifications to the List of Funded Projects
A comprehensive list of funded transportation projects through 2026 is maintained in the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Projects with committed funds from federal, State and local sources are included in the TIP. To maintain an accurate project listing, this document is updated on a regular basis and posted online for review and comment.

 

RESOURCES & INFORMATION

Mobility 2045 - 2022 Update: Administrative Revisions
Administrative revisions have been made to Mobility 2045, the Metropolitan Transportation Plan for North Central Texas - 2022 Update. A summary of the revisions can be found in the files tab near the bottom of the page for review and comment.

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

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

Oak Farms Study
The City of Dallas and NCTCOG invite you to participate in the final virtual public meeting for the Oak Farms Study, scheduled for August 12, 2025 at 6:00 pm. This concluding meeting will provide updates on the corridor and inform the public on the final steps related to the study. For more information, visit publicinput.com/oakfarms.