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After years of organizing for people-centered transportaion policy, I am thrilled to share my transportation policy package. We must start building infrastructure that protects and moves all road users safely.

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April 9, 2025 at 8:32 PM
City County Transportation is transforming into 'JC Connect' with new vans and tech to boost ridership by 40%—are you ready to ride the future?

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City‑county transit service to relaunch as 'JC Connect' after ridership gains and new vans
City County Transportation announced a rebrand to 'JC Connect' to raise visibility and build on a 33% year‑over‑year ridership increase; staff said three grant‑funded vans and new dispatch software will support improved customer access via a web portal and mobile app.
citizenportal.ai
July 30, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Texas is grappling with a transportation crisis as 1,200 new residents arrive daily, straining the already burdened infrastructure.

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Texas faces traffic challenges as 1200 new residents arrive daily
Texas faces infrastructure challenges as 1,200 new residents daily increase vehicle demand on roadways.
citizenportal.ai
January 17, 2025 at 8:17 AM
The Eagle Pass MPO has opened a 10-day public comment period for a crucial amendment to the Patsy Winn Boulevard project, now officially in the construction phase!

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MPO agrees to 10‑day public review for STIP amendment to clarify Patsy Winn Boulevard limits
City presenter Placido Madera explained a proposed STIP amendment for the Patsy Winn Boulevard project to change the project description to specify existing segments and "to/from" limits and to show construction-only since design is complete. The board voted unanimously to open a 10-day public review and comment period.
citizenportal.ai
September 10, 2026 at 2:33 PM
A $42,000 study could hold the key to smoother traffic flow on FM 2499, but will neighboring jurisdictions cooperate on the necessary changes?

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Council debates $42,000 follow‑up traffic study for FM 2499/Marketplace intersection
Staff said a prior accident study recommended a $42,000 optimization and coordination study to improve phasing and sequencing on FM 2499; councilors questioned who would pay for construction, and whether TxDOT or Flower Mound would cooperate.
citizenportal.ai
July 30, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Weatherford is pushing for crucial improvements to I-20 access roads, which could unlock $100 million in funding for regional mobility projects.

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Weatherford seeks county and TxDOT support for I‑20 access roads; city to press county bond inclusion
City staff told council a coordinated county bond and federal funding could deliver key mobility projects along I‑20, but continuous access roads remain a prerequisite to major interstate improvements.
citizenportal.ai
May 10, 2026 at 4:26 AM
Board members revealed that installing three-point seat belts on every district bus could cost over $50 million, sparking a debate on funding solutions for student safety.

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Board members say three-point seat belts on buses would cost more than $50 million; plan to seek legislative funding
Board members said installing three-point seat belts on every district bus would cost "50 plus million dollars," making district-funded adoption infeasible; they plan to pursue state legislation next year to fund transportation needs.
citizenportal.ai
April 25, 2026 at 2:47 AM
The council is gearing up to reappoint its DCTA representatives but insists on clearer updates and a follow-up meeting to set priorities—will they make the right choice?

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Council to keep DCTA representatives for now, asks for clearer reporting and a follow-up meeting
Council discussed reappointing Dan Jaworski (primary) and Paul Stevens (alternate) to the Denton County Transportation Authority board, signaled support for reappointment but directed staff to convene a council meeting to set priorities and request regular updates from appointees.
citizenportal.ai
November 13, 2025 at 3:27 PM
The NTTA has just green-lit the Dallas North Tollway extension to Grayson County, promising improved connectivity and reduced traffic woes for North Texas residents!

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NTTA Approves Term Sheet for Dallas North Tollway Extension to Grayson County
NTTA unanimously approves development agreement for Dallas North Tollway extension project.
citizenportal.ai
August 21, 2025 at 6:20 AM