Input from residents, local governments and the private sector help shape transportation and air quality decisions for the Dallas-Fort Worth region. Comments submitted during official public comment periods are shared with the Regional Transportation Council (RTC) before related actions while all other feedback is included in monthly reports. All comments are available on the NCTCOG website at www.nctcog.org/trans/involve/archive.

Please share comments or questions about the topics presented at this public meeting using the form above, by email at transinfo@nctcog.org, by mail to NCTCOG Transportation Department, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, TX 76005-5888, by phone at 817-695-9240 or by fax at -817-640-3028.

To submit general transportation or air quality comments, visit www.publicinput.com/nctcogcomments. 

Contact Us or Submit Comments and Questions

Email: nctcogNov26@publicinput.com
Phone: (855) 925-2801 (Enter code 2384)
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 Nov. 9.

North Texas Zero Emissions Vehicle Call for Projects 
Staff will present information on the North Texas Zero Emissions Vehicle (NTxZEV) Call for Projects (CFP). Through the NTxZEV CFP, up to $55.4 million is available for public and private fleets to replace existing heavy-duty vehicles powered by gasoline, diesel, propane and natural gas fuel with battery-electric or hydrogen fuel cell electric versions. For more information: www.nctcog.org/NTxZEV

Texas Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan Results
The Texas Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan’s latest application round has selected 97 locations to receive a total of $62 million in federal funding to increase Direct Current (DC) fast-charging access in North Central Texas. Staff will provide more details on the regional results and the statewide infrastructure plan.

Proposed RTC Loan to Aledo for FM 1187 Municipal Utility Relocation 

The City of Aledo has requested assistance in paying for city utility relocations associated with the FM 1187 widening project under development by TxDOT in the City of Aledo. The cost is $5 million and is not eligible for federal funds. The City would like to borrow non-federal funds from the Regional Transportation Council to be repaid over a 20-year period at a 2.4% interest rate. Details of the proposal will be presented.

Regional Rail Crossing Inventory Database

The Regional Rail Crossing Inventory Database contains information on more than 1,500 public at-grade crossings in the Metropolitan Planning Area, sourced directly from the Federal Railroad Administration. Quantitative data include speed, daily train count, incidents and fatalities since 2015, average annual daily traffic. Qualitative and safety-related data include pavement markings, quiet zones, railroad signage, number of lanes, additional supplemental measures at crossings. Staff will be conducting site visits on every crossing within the Regional Rail Crossing Inventory Database.

RESOURCES & INFORMATION
Access North Texas
Access North Texas is the Regional Public Transportation Coordination Plan (RPTCP) for the North Central Texas Region. The plan documents transportation needs of older adults, individuals with disabilities, individuals with limited financial resources and other transit dependent populations. A draft plan of the 2026 update was posted online for public review and comment in October 2026. For more information: www.accessnorthtexas.org

Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Project Listings 
Annual project listings outline federal funds obligated for projects within the Dallas-Fort Worth region for each fiscal year and are submitted annually to the Texas Department of Transportation Project listings for Fiscal Year 2025 are available for review at publicinput.com/nctcogNov26.

Modifications to the FY2026 and FY2027 Unified Planning Work Program  

The Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) for Regional Transportation Planning is required by federal and State transportation planning regulations. This document provides a summary of the transportation and related air quality planning tasks to be conducted by the NCTCOG Transportation Department in support of the Metropolitan Planning Organization. Modifications to the FY2026 and FY2027 UPWP can be viewed at publicinput.com/nctcogNov26.

Administrative Revisions to Mobility 2050: The Metropolitan Transportation Plan for North Central Texas 

Administrative revisions have been made to Mobility 2050, the Metropolitan Transportation Plan for North Central Texas. For more information: publicinput.com/nctcogNov26.

Fiscal Years 2024-2026 PROTECT Competitive Grant Program 

We applied for the Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost Saving Transportation (PROTECT) grant to increase resiliency for our regional Small Transit Providers to harsh and extreme weather events in North Texas. We requested $1.1 million dollars in funding to build awnings/coverings for our bus fleets to ensure they are protected from the elements. This will extend the life of these vehicles while decreasing maintenance costs across the region. For more information: publicinput.com/nctcogNov26.