What, When, Where
· With more information on where Texas’ future transportation system may be located, the public is being invited to meetings on the Oklahoma to Mexico/Gulf Coast element of the Trans-Texas Corridor.
· From February 7 through March 31, the Texas Department of Transportation will hold 47 meetings throughout the study area. The purpose of the meetings is to present the public with possible locations for the project and gather their comments.
Oklahoma to Mexico/Gulf Coast element
· Part of the Trans-Texas Corridor system, the Oklahoma to Mexico/Gulf Coast element generally parallels I-35 and extends from north of Dallas/Forth Worth to Mexico and/or the Gulf Coast. It will include roads, rail and a utility zone.
· The study covers an area 800 miles long and includes 77 counties.
· The initial environmental study is expected to be completed by Spring 2006. The goal is to identify a preferred corridor approximately 10 miles wide. If a preferred corridor is federally approved, additional environmental studies will be needed to determine a specific route alignment for road and rail and to authorize construction.
Meeting Schedule
· Below are the public meetings for the week of February 14.
- Feb. 14 in Quitman; Carroll Green Civic Center Auditorium, 602 McAllister St.
- Feb. 14 in Paris; Paris Junior College Ballroom, 2400 Clarksville St.
- Feb. 15 in Athens; Cain Center, 915 South Palestine
- Feb. 15 in Bonham; Bonham High School Cafeteria, 1002 Warpath Dr.
- Feb. 16 in Corsicana; Corsicana High School Cafeteria, 3701 West Hwy. 22
- Feb. 16 in Commerce; Commerce Middle School Cafeteria, 606 Culver St.
- Feb. 17 in Groesbeck; Enge-Washington International School Cafeteria, 701 South Ellis St.
- Feb. 17 in Terrell; Terrell High School West Campus Cafeteria, 400 Poetry Rd.
· All meetings will be held from 5 to 8 p.m.
· A map of the corridor alternatives and a complete list of the public meetings are available on www.keeptexasmoving.org