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TxDOT to request input on I-69
Texarkana Gazette ^ | December 30, 2007 | Brandy S. Chewning

Posted on 12/30/2007 1:02:50 PM PST by Tolerance Sucks Rocks

The Texas Department of Transportation will hold several local meetings early next year to offer answers on the proposed Trans-Texas Corridor.

In 2007 TxDOT released a tentative outline for the cross-country Interstate 69, which is currently planned to come through Texarkana. The highway would be a straight shot from Canada, through the United States and into Mexico.

TxDOT will hold nearly a dozen “town hall” meetings and 46 public hearings to encourage public input and address concerns.

“We want to hear the public’s ideas and we want to answer their questions,” said TxDOT Commissioner Ted Houghton. “Their comments will help shape the final decisions.”

Town hall meetings will be held in January and February, the first of their kind offered by TxDOT, at the insistence of citizens statewide that there be more opportunity for open communication on transportation issues.

“The format will encourage more give-and-take discussion, something not allowed by rules that govern formal public hearings,” Houghton explained.

Questions about the TTC or any transportation issues will be addressed by a panel of TxDOT officials. ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Government; News/Current Events; US: Texas
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Trans-Texas Corridor

Selection begins for advisory committee

By: Brandy S. Chewning - Texarkana Gazette -

Published: 12/30/2007

As hopes for the international Interstate 69 move forward, Texas is planning to establish a public advisory committee along the proposed route.

I-69 is being considered to cross Texas north to south, and connect Canada to Mexico.

“There will only be one committee for the I-69 route, made up of 24 members from locations up and down the corridor,” said Marcus Sandifer, public information officer for the Texas Department of Transportation.

The committee will be consulted regarding where the Trans-Texas Corridor should be constructed and how it can best meet transportation needs. Committee members will report their recommendations to TxDOT’s executive director.

The advisers would also be used to encourage public input during future environmental studies in the corridor.

“The committee members will help serve as liaisons between the public, local officials and TxDOT,” Sandifer said.

Committee members will be named early in 2008, and a couple should be from the Texarkana area.

“Members of the committee will be appointed by local entities or groups within the corridor segment,” Sandifer said.

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1 posted on 12/30/2007 1:02:52 PM PST by Tolerance Sucks Rocks
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To: TxDOT; 1066AD; 185JHP; Abcdefg; Adrastus; Alamo-Girl; antivenom; AprilfromTexas; B4Ranch; B-Chan; ..

Trans-Texas Corridor PING!


2 posted on 12/30/2007 1:04:13 PM PST by Tolerance Sucks Rocks (Tagline auction at this location, 01/01/2008)
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks

Gee, I thought the Bush Admin said they knew of no plans for this?

And no, I didn’t believe that was true.


3 posted on 12/30/2007 1:06:34 PM PST by dforest (Duncan Hunter is the best hope we have on both fronts.)
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks

I-69?

Unfortunate name is unfortunate. :D


4 posted on 12/30/2007 1:06:48 PM PST by Constantine XIII
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks
They might want to hold up a bit on that.

(TX) Transportation Chairman Williamson dead at 55

5 posted on 12/30/2007 1:13:59 PM PST by anymouse
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks

The RUMOR is they will only build the Northern lanes, from Mexico to the US, at first - making it one-way indefinitely.


6 posted on 12/30/2007 1:34:24 PM PST by 2harddrive (...House a TOTAL Loss.....)
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To: indylindy
Gee, I thought the Bush Admin said they knew of no plans for this?

And didn't Medved look upon all those who said this was coming as "kooks" on his "conspiracy theory" day?

7 posted on 12/30/2007 1:38:08 PM PST by uptoolate (Two words: Duncan Hunter.)
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks

Aren’t they planning on using HWY 59 that runs north from Houston to Texarkana?


8 posted on 12/30/2007 1:42:29 PM PST by snarkybob (')
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To: anymouse

Somebody hire Bourne?


9 posted on 12/30/2007 1:44:58 PM PST by uptoolate (Two words: Duncan Hunter.)
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks

BTTT


10 posted on 12/30/2007 1:51:44 PM PST by E.G.C.
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To: uptoolate
And didn't Medved look upon all those who said this was coming as "kooks" on his "conspiracy theory" day?

That is what they would have us believe.

I don't like Medved anyway. He's the kook.

11 posted on 12/30/2007 2:43:00 PM PST by dforest (Duncan Hunter is the best hope we have on both fronts.)
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To: uptoolate
Apparently Jason has been busy down here in Texas. ;)

E-mails released detailing DA's relationship with secretary [Houston, TX]

12 posted on 12/30/2007 6:51:48 PM PST by anymouse
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To: snarkybob

I believe part of U.S. 59 is in the plan.


13 posted on 12/31/2007 2:52:37 AM PST by Tolerance Sucks Rocks (Tagline auction at this location, 01/01/2008)
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks; snarkybob; All

I have a feeling this *littl* roadway might be included.

http://www.grandpky.com/


14 posted on 12/31/2007 5:12:23 AM PST by wolfcreek (The Status Quo Sucks!)
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