TRANSPORTATION ADVOCACY GROUP - HOUSTON
Driving The Future Of Mobility In The Greater Houston Region
Mobility is more than getting from point A to point B — it’s about access, opportunity, and the future of our region. At the Transportation Advocacy Group – Houston Region (TAG Houston), we champion a transportation network that strengthens our economy, enhances safety, and improves daily life for the millions who call the Houston area home.
Since our founding, TAG Houston has brought together public agencies, business leaders, and community partners with one shared purpose: securing the funding and policy support needed to keep our region competitive. From major highway and transit investments to freight mobility and regional safety initiatives, we’re driving forward the solutions that will keep Houston moving today and for generations to come.
THE HOUSTON
REGION’S GROWTH
The Houston region powers Texas’ economy — yet its transportation network is under growing strain. Congestion has returned and continues to worsen. Safety trends are moving in the wrong direction. Freight and passenger volumes are breaking records. Meanwhile, current funding only addresses a fraction of the region’s identified mobility needs.
Strategic investment now will keep Texas moving, protect lives, and sustain economic growth for decades to come.
projected to exceed 10 million by 2050.
7 million → 10.7 million by 2050 (+51%)
(Kinder institute 2025 Houston Report)
Job Growth:
3.3 million → 4.9 million by 2050 (+49%)
projected to exceed 10 million by 2050.
Its population is larger than that of 37 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
(Greater Houston Partnership)
175.7 million vehicle miles driven every day.
Up 3.6% since 2019
The average driver spends
13 EXTRA
HOURS
each year stuck in traffic.
The Houston region has already surpassed pre-COVID congestion levels
Our transportation system must grow, adapt, and modernize to keep up with this unprecendented pace of change.
Regional Size
• Today, the Greater Houston region is roughly the size of Massachusetts.(8-county region ≈ 9,400-10,000 sq mi vs. MA ≈ 10,500 sqmi)
Population Comparison
• The Greater Houston Region's population is comparable to the entire state of Washington (~7.5-8 million people)
Growth by 2040
• By 2040, the region is protected to add the equivalent of adding another Houston to the region. (≈ +3 million people)
Vehicles (Today)
More than 6 million vehicles are currently on the region's roadways
Vehicles (Future)
That number is projected to exceed 8 million vehicles by 2040
Bicycles
1000+ miles of bikeways. Supporting a more connected, multimodal region.
Pedestrians
One of the most dangerous regions for pedestrians. Improving safety is a critical priority. Only 1 in every 15 needed dollars for regional projects is currently funded.
Without new investment, congestion, safety risks, and freight bottlenecks will continue to worsen.
OUR ADVOCACY PRIORITIES AND POLICY WINS
TAG Houston leads nonpartisan advocacy that drives real results. We prioritize funding, safety, and innovation, ensuring every mode of transportation contributes to a stronger regional network.
We've helped secure long-term transportation funding through statewide initiatives like Propositions 1 and 7, developed the Motion Map to identify multimodal funding needs, and elevated mobility as a core issue in regional policy discussions.
By combining technical insight with community perspective, TAG's advocacy transforms data and vision into action, supporting projects that improve freight corridors, expand transit options, and enhance connectivity across our growing region.
832.724.3817
5718 Westheimer, Ste 1000 Houston TX 77057