Texas Tribune article, Toll Road Projects in Limbo Following Session, is about toll road funding following the 84th legislative session. The Policy Research Center published a report titled, Public-Private Investment Models for Roadway Infrastructure, which looks at public-private partnerships (P3s) as a means to support the increasing infrastructure demand in Texas. Researchers studied global and national P3 projects to determine what […]
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Research in Progress: Innovative congestion pricing in Texas
Managed/express toll lanes with variable toll rates have been implemented in Texas and more are planned for major travel corridors in the state. So is there a next step? Policy Center researchers are exploring the use of lane pricing in Texas and its potential evolution to additional transportation pricing applications that address congestion. Topics being […]
TTI Examines Strategies Other States Use to Cope with Energy Development
One way or the other, the oil and gas industry seems to be ever-present in the minds of Texans. Through last summer, oil prices over $100 per barrel were fueling a boom in drilling activity across the state, especially in the Permian Basin and Eagle Ford Shale formations. Texas was supporting 48 percent of all […]
Texas Legislative Update given at 2015 Traffic Safety Conference
On June 10, 2015, an attentive audience at the Texas Traffic Safety Conference listened as State Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa shared his personal insights on the recently concluded 84th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature. Senator Hinojosa covered a number of topics in the traffic safety arena including texting and other distracting practices while driving, […]
Coming Soon: A Fresh Perspective on Demand Management
Transportation demand management (TDM) is an important tool in improving the efficiency of demand on the transportation system by promoting and facilitating alternative modes of travel and trip reduction strategies. Some TDM programs focus on communicating strategies for reducing single occupancy vehicle (SOV) travel, educating travelers about mode alternatives, and illustrating the benefits of traveling more […]
Coming Soon: Transportation Reinvestment Zones (TRZs) analysis
Legislation enacted in 2007 created Transportation Reinvestment Zones (TRZs), a tool that allows local governments to raise funds to help pay for transportation improvements using the property tax mechanism. Legislation passed in subsequent legislative sessions has made significant changes to law, facilitating the use of the tool by local governments. The local governing body designates a […]