Topic – Recovery Plan
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TxDOT approves IH-10, IH-45 widening projects
Replaces Segment E money
The projects, which will cost a combined $164 million, were made possible when the Grand Parkway Segment E was withdrawn from stimulus consideration.
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Oberstar wants $69 billion in new transportation spending
Would act as second stimulus?
The chair of the House Transportation Committee says that the spending would not only upgrade crucial infrastructure, but could act as a second stimulus plan.
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Stimulus act not very green so far
Only $1.5b spent so far
So far, the stimulus has provided $1.5 billion for green projects, which is significant but pales in comparison to other spending.
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County Commissioners
Meeting notes - Oct. 13, 2009
The commissioners discussed Segment E of the Grand Parkway and formed a task force to address fine particulate matter at a specific monitoring station.
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DOT awards money to study Atlanta-Chattanooga maglev
Examines environmental impacts
The grant comes from a $45 million pot of money designed to study maglev. It is separate from the $8 billion in stimulus funds allotted to high-speed rail.
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New Orleans plans three new streetcar lines
Plan calls for TIGER grants
The plan is a big step up for the Regional Transit Authority, which was devastated by Hurricane Katrina but has recently stabilized its finances.
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County Commissioners
Meeting notes - Sept. 15, 2009
The Commissioners Court approved local primacy for the Grand Parkway, meaning that construction must start within two years or the project reverts to TxDOT.
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Corps of Engineers asks for comments about Segment E wetlands permit
Deadline: Sept. 18
The public comment deadline for the permit, which would allow for the destruction of wetlands to build Segment E, is September 18.
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Harris County commissioners approve Grand Parkway primacy
Deadline: September 25
Seven Grand Parkway counties must act by September 25 to keep the project out of TxDOT's hands, and they must begin construction within two years.
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