The last few months have been filled with lots of movement and discussion for transportation and infrastructure funding at the federal level. President Biden announced an aggressive infrastructure jobs package and industry advocates were simultaneously awaiting news for a new surface transportation bill. As time runs out for renewal, transportation Read more…
TAG is pleased to announce that, earlier today, the Texas Department of Transportation announced Marc Williams as their new Executive Director. Mr. Williams most recently served as Deputy Executive Director for TxDOT and we are delighted to continue to work with him in his new role. Williams’ career experience in transportation Read more…
Today, TAG’s Executive Director, Andrea French, read the following statement to the Harris County Commissioner’s Court in support of their efforts to take action on flood mitigation funds denied to Harris County and the City of Houston. “Good afternoon Judge Hidalgo and Commissioners of the Court. This is Andrea French, Executive Read more…
TAG is pleased to announce that, earlier today, House Joint Resolution 99 passed the Texas House of Representatives with 127 in favor and 15 opposed. This legislation will be a valuable tool for counties to fund transportation projects without raising taxes or fees.HJR 99 eliminates the apparent constitutional limitation on the authority of Read more…
Our advocacy week continues with a message to our Texas lawmakers to keep prioritizing transportation funding, safety and more. Check it out and don’t forget to share!
The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) announced today it has hired Craig Raborn as its new director of transportation services. He will begin his position on Feb. 1. Raborn succeeds Alan Clark, who retired last fall after 37 years of service.As transportation director, Raborn will lead transportation planning efforts for the Read more…
It is the season of gifts and gratitudes galore as we close out what has been an exceptionally unique and challenging year for us all. Presents will come in all forms this holiday with some being the smallest acts of kindness and hope – now met with a renewed sense Read more…
Today, TAG’s Executive Director, Andrea French, read the following statement to the Texas Transportation Commission in support of the North Houston Highway Improvement Project “Good morning Chairman Bugg, Commissioners, Director Bass and all of our agency and community leaders who are listening today. This is Andrea French, Executive Director for TAG Read more…
Today, TAG’s Executive Director, Andrea French, read the following statement to the Harris County Commissioner’s Court in support of prioritizing the use of the one-time $300M and annual $90M franchise fees for reinvestment into our transportation system “I am speaking today in response to the recommendation that Harris County authorize Read more…
This morning, TAG’s Executive Director, Andrea French, read the following statement to the HGAC Transportation Policy Council in support of focused and continued collaboration on the North Houston Highway Improvement Project: “Good morning members of the Transportation Policy Council and to all of our agency and community leaders who are Read more…
