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Early look at new Texas transportation plan

Here are the outlines of a new state/local transportation funding proposal being shaped in talks among major metro transportation leaders for Texas' 2011 legislative session. It's "bold" by design and "large enough to make a difference," says Vic Suhm, executive...


Transportation does well at polls -- again

So how would transportation issues fare in Texas or Dallas if placed on the ballot? Transportation typically does well with voters, and this week's elections kept that trend alive. Quoting the American Public Transportation Association: Voters passed pro-transit ballot initiatives...


Schieffer silent on transportation plan (now with update)

Four days ago I posted an item inquiring into Democrat Tom Schieffer's transportation position. I followed up with a call to spokesman Clay Robison, and he told me he would check with the candidate and get back to me. Nothing...


Hank Gilbert has transportation specifics

Unlike other candidates for governor who are looking to knock off Rick Perry, Hank Gilbert has a detailed proposal for transportation. The East Texas rancher has been battling against the Trans-Texas Corridor concept for years, so it stands to...


Where is Kay Bailey Hutchison on transportation?

The DMN editorial board, for which I write, has slammed Rick Perry for a lot recently, like his handling of the Willingham capital murder case, his quip about the Texas recession and his heavy hand in university affairs. I have...


TxDOT's announcement on Trans-Texas Corridor study

Here is the top of the announcement by TxDOT today on the fate of its TTC study: AUSTIN - Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials announced Wednesday that, in response to citizen comments received during the environmental review of Trans-Texas...


Questions about KBH's idea for more transportation commissioners

What are the specifics behind Kay Bailey Hutchison's call for reshaping the Texas Transportation Commission, as mentioned in her campaign-kickoff remarks? She said: I will reform and expand the Commission. It should be more representative of all regions of our...

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