Intergovernmental Relations

In 2022, The Washington Post revealed data highlighting disparities between bus shelters and stops in major transit networks. As many large transit agencies plan for more shelters, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is seeking to encourage those efforts, helping cities and agencies find ways to tap $350 billion in highway funding, as part of the 2021 $1 trillion infrastructure package, towards projects on local streets. A TGC project is featured as a flexible funding project example by the USDOT and referenced in an article by The Post.

Joanne MaJanuary 16, 2023Intergovernmental Relations, Funding Pursuit

Texas Transportation Hall of Honor 2021 Inductee: Barry M. Goodman

Barry M. Goodman – Founder and President of The Goodman Corporation – is officially the 48th inductee into the Texas Transportation Hall of Honor. For over 45 years, he has participated in precedent-setting initiatives and brought keen foresight in the value and recognition of coalition building, funding innovation, system building, and dedication to the mobility of all Texans.

Joanne MaOctober 10, 2022Intergovernmental Relations, Funding Pursuit

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Summary

The recently approved $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) includes $550 billion for new programs and $650 billion for the continuation of core programs, which have been previously authorized under the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act and other authorizations.

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