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: nctcogFeb25@PublicInput.com
Phone: (855) 925-2801 (Enter code 10965)
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 February 11, 2025.

Federal/State Partnerships for the Intercity Passenger Rail Program
This grant program aims to improve American passenger rail assets by funding projects that improve performance or expand and establish new intercity passenger rail service, including privately operated intercity passenger rail. The proposed project for the grant application is the planning and development of double tracking the remaining single-track sections of the Trinity Railway Express (TRE), including the IH 35 Stemmons Freeway and SH 360 bridges.

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 and next steps. For more information, visit: nctcog.org/PlanInProgress.

Community Noise Mitigation Program Grant
NCTCOG was awarded grant funding through the US Department of Defense Community Noise Mitigation Program. This funding will be used to install noise mitigating insulation at six school district facilities near Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth. An overview of the grant activities will be provided.

2025 Strategic Transportation Funding Program
Over the past few months, NCTCOG staff has been evaluating funding requests from agencies in the Dallas-Fort Worth region. The 2025 Strategic Transportation Funding Program is a culmination of those efforts and proposes to award federal and regional funding to projects across the region. Details of the program and the projects being proposed for funding will be presented.
 

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 below in the files tab near the bottom of the page for review and comment.

Modifications to the FY2024 and FY2025 Unified Planning Work Program
The Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) for Regional Transportation Planning provides a summary of transportation and related air quality planning activities to be conducted in North Central Texas. Proposed modifications to the FY2024 and FY2025 UPWP are posted below in the files tab near the bottom of the page for review and comment. More information: nctcog.org/upwp.
 

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 will be found in the files tab located near the bottom of the page.

Interactive Public Input: Map Your Experience
NCTCOG’s Transportation Department is accepting public input through an online map tool. Help plan for the future by letting us know how the region’s transportation system can better serve you. Share your transportation experience at: 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. In addition, funding opportunities and incentives are available for projects that reduce air pollution from vehicles and equipment and help improve energy efficiency. More information: publicinput.com/nctcogAQ.

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