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MEMORANDUM
DATE: July 28, 2023
TO: The Honorable Mayor Hudspeth and Council Members
FROM: Sara Hensley, City Manager
SUBJECT: Friday Staff Report
Upcoming Meetings
A. Internal Audit Advisory Committee on, Monday, July 31, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in the City
Council Work Session Room.
B. Cancelled - Zoning Board of Adjustment on Monday, July 31, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. at the
Development Service Center.
C. Joint City Council / P&Z / Northeast Denton Area Plan Steering Committee on Tuesday,
August 1, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Development Service Center.
D. Work Session of the City Council on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in the City
Council Work Session Room followed by a Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers.
E. Cancelled - Agenda Committee on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. in the City
Council Work Session Room.
F. Downtown Economic Development Committee on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at 8:30
a.m. at the Development Service Center.
G. Public Art Committee on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. in the Civic Center
Community Room.
H. City Council Budget Workshop on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. in the City
Council Work Session Room.
Please check the City of Denton website for final meeting days and times, as information is subject
to change after the Friday Report is published.
General Information & Status Updates
A. Pending Council Requests Work Session Topics – Pursuant to Ordinance No. 23-1431, the
following item will be discussed during the August 1, 2023, Council Work Session:
1) Request to add “Wrong Way” signs to the back of existing signs on one-way streets
around the square.
Staff contact: Monica Benavides, City Manager’s Office
B. Denton 360° Registration – Registration is now open for the Fall 2023 session of Denton
360°. This unique program, beginning September 21, is designed to bring residents closer
to the heart of their local government, fostering a deeper understanding of how the
community operates and encouraging active participation in civic affairs. Over the course
of several weeks, participants will have the opportunity to dive into various aspects of local
governance, exploring how decisions are made, understanding the processes behind public
services, and gaining insights into the challenges our community faces. Sessions will be
held on select Thursdays and Saturdays and will include facility tours, department
presentations, and hands-on activities. Participation in Denton 360° is open to all Denton
residents and business owners over the age of 18. To view the full schedule and register
for participation, visit Denton 360°. Registration ends August 31, or once capacity is
reached. Staff contact: Monica Benavides, City Manager’s Office
C. City of Denton Delegation Voting Record - On July 25, staff provided a summary update
of the 88th Session of the Texas Legislature. During the discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Beck
requested staff provide the voting records for the members of the City of Denton delegation
(Rep. Stucky, Rep. Hayes, and Sen. Springer) for bills affecting cities. The City’s
legislative consultants, Jackson Walker, are working with the vendor for their bill tracking
software to generate a report specific to city-related bills and we hope to include this in an
upcoming Friday report. In the meantime, the voting record for our delegation on the 15
bills presented in detail on July 25 is attached. If any Council members would like the
voting record for a specific bill, that can be provided by staff. Staff contact: Ryan Adams,
City Manager’s Office
D. CDBG and HOME Advocacy – On July 26, a letter signed by Mayor Hudspeth (attached)
was delivered to members of the City of Denton federal delegation urging support for
maximum funding for the CDBG and HOME programs as Congress develops the FY 2024
budget. These core local government formula grant programs offer cities flexible funding
for infrastructure improvements, housing rehabilitation, and neighborhood revitalization.
Denton relies on these grants to enhance neighborhoods, maintain affordable housing, and
bolster public service programs. While the House Appropriations Committee's proposed
$3.3 billion for CDBG matches the FY 2023 level, the City expressed concern regarding
potential cuts to HOME funding, especially considering the program's funding has not yet
reached pre-pandemic levels. Staff will continue to monitor these proceedings and seek
opportunities to share with our delegation how any cuts would negatively impact our
community and residents. Staff contacts: Ryan Adams, City Manager’s Office and Dani
Shaw, Community Services.
E. Monthly Mobility Report – During the May 24 Mobility Committee meeting, Innovative
Transportation Solutions (ITS) provided a monthly report (attached) which includes an
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overview of several major regional Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) projects.
Staff contact: Rebecca Diviney, Capital Projects/Engineering/Public Works
F. Water Conservation Request Results – Denton Water Utilities requested residents conserve
water on Tuesday, July 25 to allow for the repair of a leak on one of the raw water lines
that supply water from the lake to the water treatment plant. The line was temporarily taken
out of service for repair. The City notified the public from Friday, July 21, through
Monday, July 24, requesting residents avoid non-essential uses of water on July 25. The
work was successfully completed, and the water supply was restored. During the time of
the conservation request, staff recorded a 9% decrease in water demand for the day. Denton
Water Utilities would like to thank residents for their participation and cooperation during
this time. Staff contact: Haley Salazar, Water Utilities
G. DTV Video Highlights for July – In addition to producing public meetings, DTV released
several videos this month that raise awareness, educate, and inform our community. The
following are highlighted videos Council is encouraged to share:
• Farm to Table Camp YouTube Facebook
This group of kiddos learned about where food comes from during a Farm to
Table Parks and Recreation program.
• Officer Urban Rodriguez Retirement YouTube Facebook
Officer Rodriguez’s dedication to his police department, peers, recovery, and
most importantly his family is unmatched.
All videos air on DTV, are shared via social media channels, and are available on the City’s
YouTube channel. Staff contact: Billy Matthews, Marketing and Communications
H. Denton Fire Department Assists in Battling Wildfires Across Texas - On July 24, the
Denton Fire Department (DFD) deployed a wildland truck with 3 firefighters on a Texas
Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS) request for assistance in combatting wildfire
dangers around the state. Crews from Denton, Amarillo, Austin, Dallas, Houston, and
Lewisville fire departments joined together to create Strike Team 138 (ST-138), reporting
to the Texas Forestry Service (TFS) office in Burkburnett where they were placed on
standby while training together throughout the day. The training covered vehicle
familiarization, working with TFS bulldozer crews, hose deployment techniques, and
weather observation equipment. On the morning of July 27, ST-138 was deployed to assist
in Blum (Hill County), where a 300-acre fire is only 30% contained. Each deployment lasts
up to 8 days, at which time the crew will trade with another DFD crew for an additional 8-
day deployment on the same strike team. Crews remain on standby for deployment as
needed. Staff contact: Kenneth Hedges, Fire
Responses to Council Member Requests for Information
A. City of Denton Solid Waste Follow-up Questions – During the July 18 City Council
meeting, Mayor Hudspeth inquired regarding drop-off fees and the possibility of adding
messaging to carts. Staff responses are provided below. Staff contact: Brian Boerner, Solid
Waste and Recycling
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Are we able to have a smaller fee for small drop-off items at the landfill?
• Landfills are fixed-cost operations. Regardless of the amount of material from a
customer, the aggregated administrative cost, disposal cost, and other
administrative charges, per customer, are approximately the same. The existing $25
minimum trip charge is set at the approximate break-even point to recover the
internal charges and to manage material. As a reminder, Denton residents are
allowed two free bulky items to be collected every week, curbside. For more than
two bulky items, a $5 fee will be assessed per item. Bulky collections need to be
called into customer service or submitted via Engage Denton to ensure proper
collection. The City of Denton is currently completing a cost-of-service evaluation
of Solid Waste operations, and, upon completion of the evaluation, the results will
be brought to Council for consideration.
What would be the cost to brand carts with “Slow, Children at Play” messaging?
• The cost to brand carts with an additional community safety message would cost
approximately $25,000/year. This fee would cover the dye charge and the cost of
applying/branding the message onto carts, assuming the City only applies the
message to new carts that are placed into service and not all carts. Any text could
not be placed on the lower body of the cart as the constant contact with the
mechanical arm of the collection truck would wear rapidly wear away the text. The
available space on the side of the cart’s upper body, where the message would be
traditionally applied, is limited to approximately 4”x 4” due to the existing presence
of Solid Waste-related markings. As a result, the size of this message may not be
easily read by passing motorists.
B. Atmos Line Relocations on West Oak Street – On July 25, Council Member Meltzer asked
whether line relocations on West Oak Street are still on track for completion by August 11,
as previously mentioned in the July 21 Friday Report. Atmos representatives confirmed
that the project is still on schedule and indicated they would notify staff of any delays. Staff
contact: Monica Benavides, City Manager’s Office and Sheldon Gatewood, Public Works
Information from the City Manager
From time to time, I would like to share with the City Council local government-related resources
that I find insightful, interesting, or timely. These may be studies, periodicals, reports, or web
resources. My intent is to make the Council aware of broad perspectives and discussions and not
to suggest any policy or service change. - Sara
• The Grass is Not Always Greener ICMA Article (attached)
• North Central Texas Council of Government’s Progress North Texas 2023 (attached)
Upcoming Community Events and Public Meetings
A. Urban Wildlife Workshop – Join the North Texas Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalist
Program for an Urban Wildlife Workshop on Thursday, August 3, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00
p.m. at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Dallas - Land and
Water Resources Building (7360 Coit Road, Dallas, TX 75252). Experts from across the
Metroplex will cover potential problems involving egret rookies, rats, feral hogs, coyotes,
and more. Talks will be of interest to city employees, master naturalists, and residents
interested in learning more about living alongside wildlife neighbors. A full agenda of the
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day's events can be found online. Workshop registration costs $60 and attendees in need of
CEUs will gain five Animal Control Officer Credits. For additional information, contact
registration@ntmn.org. Staff contact: Katherine Barnett, Environmental Services and
Sustainability
B. Adapted Recreation Dance – Parks and Recreation is hosting an adapted recreation dance
on Friday, August 11 at North Lakes Rec Center (2001 Windsor Dr.) from 7 to 9 p.m. The
cost to attend is $5 per person and is open to individuals living with disabilities 16 years of
age and older. The event will feature a dance floor, a photo booth, and the opportunity to
mingle with new and old friends. Registration is available through the Denton Parks and
Recreation Online Catalog. Staff contact: Mia Macy, Parks and Recreation
C. That 70s Party – The American Legion Hall (ALH) Senior Center (629 Lakey St.) is
hosting a disco-themed dance night for active adults over 50 on August 25. Dress in your
best 70s garb and dance the night away to old-school tunes. The dance is a great opportunity
to show off your dance skills and meet new people! The cost to attend is $10 and
registration is available through the Denton Parks and Recreation Online Catalog. Staff
contact: Nicole Brasher, Parks and Recreation
D. Adapted Recreation Movie-Watching Party – Join Parks and Recreation for a movie-
watching party at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center (1300 Wilson St) on
Friday, August 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is free to attend for individuals living
with disabilities 14 years of age and older. Registration is available through the Denton
Parks & Recreation Online Catalog. Staff contact: Mia Macy, Parks and Recreation
Attachments
A. City of Denton Delegation Voting Record .........................................................................6
B. Letter to Rep. Burgess in Support of CDBG and HOME Funding ....................................7
C. July 2023 Transportation/Mobility Project Status Report ...................................................9
D. The Grass is Not Always Greener ICMA Article ..............................................................31
E. 2023 Progress North Texas NCTCOG ..............................................................................36
Council Information
A. Council Requests for Information .....................................................................................64
B. Public Meeting Calendar....................................................................................................66
C. August 5, 2023, Budget Workshop Draft Agenda .............................................................70
D. Future Work Session Items ...............................................................................................72
E. Street Closure Report ........................................................................................................74
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City of Denton Delegation Voting Record
Bills presented at the July 25, 2023, Council Work Session
Bill Description Rep. Stucky Rep. Hays Sen. Springer
S.B. 12 Sexually Oriented Performances Yes Yes Yes
S.B. 929 Non-Conforming Use Yes Yes Yes
S.B. 1999 Property Tax Rate Calculation Yes Yes Yes
S.B. 2038 ETJ Release Yes Yes Yes
S.B. 2350 Property Tax Rate Calculation Yes Yes Yes
S.B. 2627 Texas Energy Fund Yes No Yes
H.B. 3 School Safety Yes Yes Yes
H.B. 1500 Reliability Service (PUCT Sunset) Yes Yes Yes
H.B. 1750 Agricultural Regulation Yes Yes Yes
H.B. 2071 Public Facility Corporations Yes Yes Yes
H.B. 2127 Pre-emption Yes Yes Yes
H.B. 2308 Agricultural Performance Yes Yes Yes
H.B. 3492 Value-Based Fees Yes Yes Yes
H.B. 3699 Platting Shot Clock Yes Yes Yes
2S.B. 2 Property Tax Relief Yes Yes Yes
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Office of the Mayor
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July 26, 2023
The Honorable Michael Burgess
United States House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515
Via email: michael.helmer@mail.house.gov
Dear Representative Burgess:
As Congress continues work on the FY 2024 budget, the City of Denton urges you to support
maximum funding for CDBG and HOME.
CDBG and HOME are core local government formula grant programs that provide cities with
flexible funding to fund infrastructure improvements, housing rehabilitation, and neighborhood
revitalization projects. They are the most important sources of direct federal support to cities and
counties to spur rehabilitation, economic development, and growth. Most jobs created and
retained because of CDBG and HOME investment support low- and moderate-income
households and the profitability of local small businesses.
These two formula grant programs provide Denton with flexible funding for infrastructure
improvements, housing rehabilitation, first-time homebuyer assistance, and neighborhood
revitalization projects. CDBG and HOME are critical to our efforts to improve Denton
neighborhoods, maintain and grow our supply of workforce and affordable housing, and bolster
critical public service programs. They help Denton preserve healthy neighborhoods, grow
our tax base, and spur rehabilitation, economic development, and growth. The City of
Denton is a good steward of these funds, and they make a real difference in our community.
We are pleased that the FY 2024 Transportation and Housing and Urban Development
Appropriations bill approved by the House Appropriations Committee would provide $3.3
billion for CDBG, the same level as FY 2023. However, we are concerned that it would only
provide $500 million for HOME, a 66% cut from the FY 2023 level of $1.5 billion. We
appreciate the Committee’s argument that some pandemic relief funds from the HOME program
remain unobligated. However, we would note that those pandemic relief funds are targeted at
preventing and responding to homelessness among extremely low-income households, and the
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proposed FY 2024 cut to HOME would harm our ongoing efforts to preserve and expand
Denton’s supply of low- and moderate-income workforce housing. In addition, funding for
HOME in FY 2023 was still well below its pre-2011 sequester peak of $1.825 billion, a situation
exacerbated by inflation and an increase in the number of cities and counties eligible for grants.
If your schedule allows, we would appreciate the opportunity to provide you or your staff with a
firsthand look at some recent Denton projects funded by CDBG and HOME.
Thank you for your attention to this City of Denton priority and for all that you do for our
community.
With Gratitude,
Gerard Hudspeth
Mayor
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The Grass Is Not Always Greener
From zoning reform to landscape conversions, sustainable growth begins locally.
By Michael Huling | Jul 01, 2023 | PM MAGAZINE - ARTICLE
From shifting energy sources and reducing greenhouse gas emissions to redesigned
landscaping and water conservation, municipal governments continue to reshape the
future of our cities in response to climate change. Warmer weather, extended droughts,
severe wildfires, and loss of biodiversity are just a few of the implications to which we
must adapt if we are to preserve our way of life for posterity.
It may be tempting to think of such issues exclusively in environmental terms, but they
do intersect with an array of other concerns and priorities. For example, a proposal to
replace energy sources that emit carbon dioxide with windmills is clearly an
environmental matter. It also raises questions, however, about the relative inefficiency
and unpredictability of the windmill’s energy production, the swaths of land that must be
sacrificed, the impact on local ecosystems, the source of the windmill materials and the
associated emissions, and so forth. Moreover, the placement and cost of the windmills
will have social and economic effects that may be salient to the local community. T hese
potential challenges don’t necessarily mean that windmills are a bad idea, but that any
environmentally driven policy will have externalities—positive or negative—that must
also be considered.
The point here is that when we think about sustainability, we ought to do so in the
comprehensive sense of the word, which includes a sustainable culture, economy, and
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environment. Each of these priorities fundamentally shape our lives and our cities, while
also representing a continuity between generations. In thinking about sustainability
comprehensively, we turn our attention to a range of issues including zoning, housing,
transportation, parking, landscaping, building codes, and more. These are fundamentally
local matters that we have the capacity to determine as we see fit—and that will shape
our communities in the years to come. As our populations increase, we need more
housing, jobs, transportation, schools, water, and energy. Perhaps the central question
for cities with regard to sustainability is how can we mitigate our negative impact on the
environment while populations and economies continue to grow? In other words, how
can we achieve sustainable growth?
Urban Sprawl and Zoning Reform
If we stipulate that environmental, cultural, and economic sustainability are all important,
then we should look at policies that advance each of these. One of the most
consequential developments in American history has been the urban sprawl of the post-
war era, which has not only displaced countless communities with highways, but
alienated people from one another and from the things they value most. Urban sprawl,
most of which was imposed through top-down centralized planning without the consent
of local communities, has had perhaps the largest environmental impact of any policy
when you consider the way it has transformed housing, transportation, and
infrastructure.
As Roger Scruton notes, “American cities have decayed because vast tax-funded
resources have been available for the building of roads and housing projects, for the
purchase and demolition of otherwise habitable slums, for the horizontal spread of
infrastructure, and for the imposition of crazy zoning laws which ensure that where you
can buy things you cannot do things, and where you can do things you cannot live.”
Every word of this is true, but the last part is crucial in that it captures the intersection
between environmental, cultural, and economic issues.
Local zoning laws all but require a lengthy commute to go nearly anywhere —work,
school, stores, places of worship, and anywhere else we traditionally identify with
ourselves and our community. By placing barriers between where we live, work, and
engage with our community, rigid zoning laws have served to maintain a dependence on
cars and have made it increasingly difficult to feel any kind of deep affection for one’s
home. As Jane Jacobs understood, the success of cities is rooted in their diversity,
particularly the diversity of uses that allow people to find homes, jobs, and places that
align with their values. As residential and commercial uses are pushed farther apart, we
suffer in numerous ways. Increased transportation-based emissions harm our
environment, disconnection from places central to community erode our culture, and
rising costs of infrastructure to maintain the unnatural sprawl stifle our economy. To put
in bluntly, the segregation of uses through misguided zoning causes environmental
degradation, cultural amnesia, and economic instability.
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Zoning reform can counteract these consequences by restoring a harmony between
people and their activities. Why force housing to be built miles away from businesses,
schools, and churches when these are complementary? Much of the damage has been
done, but prioritizing higher-density housing in close proximity to these other places is
paramount for sustainable growth. Not every community can or should have the density
of New York City, but forcing people away from each other and their communities is
neither desirable nor sustainable.
Sustainable growth is only achievable if we become more efficient with our resources—
land, especially. By allowing people to live in places, rather than around them, we can
preserve our environment while strengthening our culture and economy. What may
sound like a transformation of how cities are zoned is really just a restoration of what we
have lost: a harmonious balance between the natural and built environment that is truly
sustainable.
Sustainability Case Study: Southern Nevada
While zoning reform is a solution applicable to nearly all cities, there are other policies
that have demonstrated success in sustainability. Southern Nevada, which is naturally an
extremely dry climate with very high temperatures in the summer, is a useful case study
for other cities and regions. The biggest environmental challenge in Southern Nevada is
water usage, as the region’s population continues to grow while fresh water sources are
very limited. Southern Nevada is highly dependent on the Colorado River and Lake Mead
for fresh water, but declining water levels in these two bodies pose a major challenge in
the coming years. So, what has local leadership done in response to the water crisis? A
lot, actually.
In recent years, wastewater infrastructure redesigns have allowed much more water to
be recycled, treated, and filtered for reuse. Southern Nevada has become the gold
standard for water recycling, as one of the few places in the world that
recycles all indoor water on a community-wide scale. The result is that 99% of indoor
water is recycled, which is an astonishing feat. Regional collaboration resulted in a state
law (AB 356) prohibiting decorative grass in areas where it does not serve a recreational
or functional purpose. The bill also called for the Southern Nevada Water Authority
(SNWA) to develop a plan for the removal of such grass wherever feasible. The SNWA
has commenced an aggressive landscape conversion plan to replace grass with turf and
other landscaping that does not require intense water usage. The SNWA has also
created a detailed regional plant list to help developers identify which plants are most
suitable for the region’s climate and ecosystems. These reforms will save an estimated
9.5 billion gallons of water annually, which is nearly 10% of Southern Nevada’s water
supply. Incentives for property owners to remove grass have also been a part of this
strategy, which has included rebates for pool covers to reduce water evaporation.
The end result is that between 2002 and 2019, the region’s population increased by
48%, while water use per person decreased by 52%.
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Southern Nevada has shown that cities in even the most extreme climates can still
achieve sustainable growth. Some of these solutions can certainly be replicated in other
places, such as the highly efficient water recycling infrastructure. Others, however, are
particular to the Southern Nevada region and may be unapplicable to most places. The
sustainability plans in coastal Southern California will necessarily differ from Southern
Nevada, just as they will from those in the Midwest or the South. The overlying goal of
sustainable growth may be the same, but the particular strategies, policies, and priorities
should reflect the people and the places from which they stem. Southern Nevada’s
regional plant list won’t be of much use to South Florida, after all. We can learn from and
collaborate with governments in regions across the country and around the world, but
the sustainability of our local communities is ultimately our responsibility.
Sustainable Growth Is Possible and Necessary
There are those who insist that we can’t have sustainable growth—that we can’t provide
more housing, jobs, and general prosperity because our finite resources will not allow us.
Fortunately, this notion has been disproven by the empirical data for decades. Ambitious
tree planting initiatives in Europe and Southeast Asia have allowed our planet to become
greener over the past 20 years, according to NASA satellite research. Carbon dioxide
emissions in the United States have fallen 17% from the 2007 peak, while our population
and economy have grown significantly. Since 2000, the Las Vegas Valley population has
increased by over 800,000 while total water usage has decreased by 23%. None of these
trends are by accident, as they are the result of prudential decision-making and an
understanding that conservation and progress are not mutually exclusive. In fact, they
are the twin pillars of sustainable growth.
We can “zoom out” to national and global policy areas such as tax reform, international
trade, climate accords, and the like, but these are largely intangible to the sustainability
efforts on the ground within our local communities. We have little control over what
happens at the national and international levels of policymaking, but we do have the
ability to shape our communities from within. When Jane Jacobs fought against the
“urban renewal” being imposed on her Greenwich Village neighborhood, her focus was
not on transformative global change or a grand vision that every nation must embrace,
but on preserving what she loved: her home. Advocates for conservation would do well
to embrace the unique affection that people have for their real, tangible community in a
way that they cannot for the abstract idea of “the planet’.” Global climate initiatives
reliably fall victim to the collective action problem, while local sustai nability can be
readily recognized as our problem. As Roger Scruton writes, “It is the love of home that
provides the most effective motive on which the environmental movement can call.” It is
human nature to protect the people and the places that we cherish as ours, which is why
a localized approach to sustainability will be more effective and, well, sustainable.
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Sustainability is not merely a choice or an alternative, but an obligation to ensure that
the world—primarily understood at the level of the local community —that we pass on is
in as good of shape, if not better, than that which we inherited.
MICHAEL HULING is a city planner for Clark County, Nevada, and an advisory council
member at the Davenport Institute for Public Engagement and Civic Leadership.
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2023
North Central Texas Council of Governments
Working Together
to Improve Mobility
Progress North Texas
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Dear Neighbors,
Thank you for reading Progress North Texas 2023. As chair of the
Regional Transportation Council, I find the publication of this
annual state of the region report refreshing because it focuses on
what has been accomplished and how the region’s transportation
partners cooperate to build projects and plan for future endeavors.
This year’s theme is Working Together to Improve Mobility.
The RTC collaborates with our local, state and federal partners to
deliver improvements to the transportation system that will keep
Collin County and the region moving.
As we continue to see transportation numbers return to
pre-pandemic figures, we must assess all aspects of the
transportation system to ensure it is adequately improving to meet
the needs of commuters. No matter if you walk, bike, drive, or take
public transportation to your destination, improving your travel
experience is the responsibility of many agencies.
In this report, you will read about the progress made and work that
remains in areas such as regional air quality, surface and air
transportation, and innovative technologies that could make the
system more reliable for the 8 million residents who call the
area home.
I would like to thank Enqi Wang from Plano East Senior High
School for contributing to this year’s cover art. As a longtime
resident of Collin County and former Plano ISD school board
member, I am blown away by the talent of our young people. It
assures me that the future of the place I call home is in
great hands.
Gaining perspective from those who use the system daily will help
us ensure the right decisions are made. I encourage you to read
and analyze this report. Then, tell us what you think. As we
continue to improve the transportation infrastructure, public
participation is integral to the planning process and a
knowledgeable public is one of the greatest tools we have. Thank
you for reading. We look forward to hearing from you in the future.
Sincerely,
Duncan Webb
Chair, Regional Transportation Council
Commissioner, Collin County
From the Chair
Cover art by Enqi Wang
All graphics are from NCTCOG,
and all photos are from Getty
Images, unless otherwise indicated.
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Progress North
Texas 2023:
Working Together to
Improve Mobility
June 2023
Table of Contents
North Texas Today
Roadways
Transit
Bicycle-Pedestrian
Safety
Aviation
Freight
Technology
Air Quality
Public Involvement
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12-county metropolitan
planning area:
Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis,
Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman,
Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant, Wise
16-county NCTCOG region:
Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis,
Erath, Hood, Hunt, Johnson,
Kaufman, Navarro, Palo Pinto,
Parker, Rockwall, Somervell,
Tarrant, Wise
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The Dallas-Fort Worth area continues to attract new
residents faster than many other regions of the country.
The 12-county metropolitan planning area has a
population of 8 million. More people live in North Texas
than in 38 individual US states. Employment in the
9,448-square-mile metropolitan area stands at
5.7 million and growing. By 2045, the population is
expected to surpass 11 million, and the workforce is
forecast to be 8 million strong. This kind of growth
requires close attention to be paid to the transportation
system, as planners and policymakers work together to
keep people moving. The North Central Texas Council
of Governments coordinates with its partners on
projects to increase roadway capacity, while also
maintaining the existing infrastructure to ensure the
vehicles on the roadways can move safely and reliably.
Congestion
Two companies collecting traffic data paint a positive
picture of how the region is dealing with its increasing
population. TomTom placed the region No. 33 in the
country in its index of traffic congestion, based on the
amount of time it takes to travel 10 kilometers.
Although there was a slight decline in reliability
compared to 2021, the change was only a few
seconds. Seattle, by contrast, saw an increase
in this metric of nearly a minute, despite its
smaller population.
INRIX, another company that collects and integrates
traffic data in the US, indicated that the average
Dallas-Fort Worth driver spends 56 hours a year in
traffic. This puts the region No. 14 in the country. When
considering population, Dallas-Fort Worth drivers fare
better than their counterparts in many metro areas,
including Atlanta, Houston, Philadelphia and Miami.
Traffic Counts
Data at the region’s permanent reporting stations
shows that traffic continued its rebound from the
pandemic in 2022. For most of the year, traffic
volumes were slightly below the pre-pandemic levels.
By the fall and early winter, volumes were consistently
1-2% above the pre-pandemic baseline. Speeds also
showed a return to pre-pandemic levels in 2022.
Reliability
Reliability refers to the predictability and consistency of
congestion and travel times. Reliability can be
negatively impacted by weather, crashes, special
events, roadway geometry and other unpredictable
factors. It can be improved by asset optimization, ITS
infrastructure, safety patrols and provision of alternate
routes. Reliable commutes are easier to plan for and
lessen the economic impact of congestion. In 2021,
78.9% of travel on interstates and 86.1% of travel on
non-interstate major roadways in the region met
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federal thresholds for reliability. These figures were
also within regional targets. Additionally, the average
traveler spent 11.4 hours in excessive delay conditions
in 2021, down from roughly 14 hours before the
pandemic and significantly below the regional
target. For more information on federal performance
measures, visit www.nctcog.org/pm/fed.
Managed Lanes Data
Monthly transactions on the region’s toll roads and
managed lanes showed consistent growth for most of
the year. For example, transactions on the Interstate
Highway 35E TEXpress managed lanes were up
starting in March and were 10% above the baseline in
December. Transactions on these managed lanes
were higher than before the pandemic for the first time,
further demonstrating a return of traffic. Data from the
North Texas Tollway Authority paints a similar picture,
with transactions higher than the pre-pandemic
baseline much of the year.
With the roadway system returning to its historical
norms in 2022, a combination of investment and
collaboration among agencies will help North Texas
continue to meet the needs of residents and
businesses.
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To accommodate the growth of Dallas-Fort Worth, an
efficient roadway system is needed, whether the
destination is close or another part of the state or
nation. The North Central Texas Council of
Governments works with transportation partners at all
levels of government to maintain the current system
and expand it where necessary.
Pavement and Bridge Conditions
Sometimes, the partnerships are nontraditional, as is
the case with the effort to improve bridges. NCTCOG is
collaborating with the University of Texas at Arlington
through the University Partnership Program to develop
and identify optimized bridge treatments to improve
bridge conditions and help them last longer.
There are multiple opportunities through the Bipartisan
Infrastructure Law for which NCTCOG is working
with partners to obtain new funding for critical projects.
Additionally, NCTCOG and local governments are
coordinating to address National Highway System
(NHS) arterial streets not part of TxDOT’s on-system
roadways, to ensure they are similarly improved.
Federal Performance Measures
NCTCOG monitors the condition of pavement and
bridges along the region’s 12,000 lane-miles of NHS
interstate and non-interstate roadways as part of its
federal performance measure activities. These
activities include either the adoption of unique regional
pavement and bridge condition targets or a decision to
affirm and support statewide targets for these
measures. In summer 2023, the RTC will vote to either
affirm TxDOT’s newly adopted statewide pavement
and bridge condition targets or establish its own
regional targets. Policymakers continue to track and
report the condition of the region's pavement and
bridges as data is available. For more on the federal
performance measures being collected, visit
www.nctcog.org/pm/fed.
Major Transportation Investments
Major infrastructure improvements in Dallas-Fort Worth
moved forward in 2022, with approximately
$2.8 billion in transportation projects going to
construction. In Kaufman County, a project on US
Highway 80 from Lawson Road to FM 460 will result in
the widening of the highway’s main lanes and frontage
roads. The project is expected to provide congestion
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These improvements,
along with over 290
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enhancements, will
help North Texas
accommodate current
and future growth.
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relief for those traveling between Dallas County and
Kaufman County. In the western part of the region,
work began on the Southeast Connector project in
southeast Tarrant County. This 16-mile-long project
along IH 20, US 287 and IH 820 will provide numerous
benefits, including enhancements to safety, trade and
overall efficiency. The project will include freeway,
interchange and frontage road improvements, as well
as enhanced bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
The Regional Transportation Council continued to fund
projects across all modes in 2022, including $167
million of total funding for an extension of Trinity
Metro’s TEXRail commuter line from the Fort Worth
Central Station to the Fort Worth Medical District.
Additionally, the RTC programmed $882 million to
major infrastructure projects in the region during
TxDOT’s Unified Transportation Program process.
Congestion Management Process
Although major capital investments are needed to
meet the growing travel demand, the Congestion
Management Process develops lower-cost strategies
that complement major capital recommendations. The
result is a more efficient and effective transportation
system, increased mobility, safer travel and reduced
vehicle emissions to improve air quality. For more
information, visit www.nctcog.org/cmp.
Mobility 2045
2022 was productive for transportation planning in
North Texas. NCTCOG published Mobility 2045: 2022
Update, a $148.2 billion comprehensive update of
the region’s long-range metropolitan transportation
plan. This mobility plan includes new asset
optimization and roadway recommendations to
meet the needs of the growing region. Currently, North
Texans travel almost 100 million miles a day. This
number is expected to increase by 42% by 2045.
One component of the Mobility 2045 Update is the
financial plan, This plan lays out the projected taxes
and federal funds, as well as expected expenditures on
transportation projects. The chart at the top of this
page shows the sources of revenue through 2045.
The mobility plan also includes a demographic forecast
and update. This information is central to the
development of the plan; knowing where and how the
region will grow informs which projects need to be
implemented. Strong growth is forecast across the
region by 2045, with Denton and Collin counties
leading the way on a percentage basis (2.12%).
Tarrant County is projected to add the most residents
(1 million), with Dallas County following closely behind
(900,000), according to demographic projections in
Mobility 2045.
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Revenue Source Amount* Share
Traditional Federal and State $45.9 31%
Traditional Transit $43.7 29%
Innovative Transit $23.1 16%
Local $20.8 14%
Toll System and Innovative $7.9 5%
Revenue Enhancements $6.8 5%
Projected Revenue Sources through 2045
* in billions
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How and where North Texans need to travel is
changing. In coordination with local governments and
transportation providers, the North Central Texas
Council of Governments collaborates on public
transportation planning, funding and operations.
Together with regional transportation partners,
NCTCOG identifies opportunities to enhance services
and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the
current public transportation system.
Transit Ridership
Ridership performance in 2022 showed continued
improvement across all transit modes operated in the
region. While transit has been slower to rebound than
other modes of transportation, NCTCOG continues
helping Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Denton County
Transportation Authority and Trinity Metro welcome
riders back. Data suggests it is working. The region’s
three major transit authorities combined provided
nearly 50 million rides to customers in 2022, a 14%
increase over 2021. For more information, visit
www.nctcog.org/transittrends.
Vanpool Program
The North Central Texas Regional Vanpool Program
provides access to employment for workers whose
commutes are not served by public transit or other
sustainable transportation options. In 2022, there were
more than 250 active vanpools managed by two of the
region’s major transit agencies. In 2022, the vanpool
program saved commuters more than 370,000 trips
and 16 million miles. The program also boosted air
quality with the reduction of 12 million pounds of
carbon dioxide emissions. For more information, visit
www.nctcog.org/vanpool.
Transit Studies
NCTCOG worked with partners in the region in 2022
on two transit planning studies. One focused on
developing a comprehensive approach to planning and
implementing transit in Denton County, the other for
eastern Dallas, Kaufman and Rockwall counties
outside transit authority service areas.
Each study seeks to examine transit needs and
demand in the study areas and identify opportunities to
expand and improve service. Following analysis and
stakeholder input, recommendations will be developed
for each study area. For more information, visit
www.nctcog.org/transitstudies.
Additionally, NCTCOG is working on the Intermodal
Transportation Hubs for Colleges and Universities
Study. This study will develop a comprehensive guide
for planning and strategic implementation of mobility
hubs at campuses around the region. For more
information, visit www.nctcog.org/trans/plan/transit-
management-and-planning.
Transit
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Transit Provider Service Area Trips
City/County Transportation Johnson County 23,632
Community Transit Service Ellis and Navarro counties 32,242
Public Transit Services Parker and Palo Pinto counties 53,720
Span, Inc.Denton County 40,498
STAR Transit Kaufman, Rockwall and Dallas
counties 154,979
Total 305,071
2021 Passenger Trips for Smaller Providers
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Access North Texas
Access North Texas is the Regional Public
Transportation Coordination Plan for the 16-county
region. Approved by the Regional Transportation
Council in 2022, this plan meets federal and state
requirements for transit coordination in the region and
identifies public transportation needs of individuals and
others with transportation-related challenges. Updated
every four years, this plan includes regional goals and
strategies to address needs and challenges, eliminate
gaps in service, and avoid duplication of transit
services. To read the plan, visit
www.accessnorthtexas.org.
Microtransit
Microtransit provides a way to introduce services in
new places, including lower-density areas. Passengers
using this on-demand form of transportation contact
the provider directly by calling or through an app to
schedule. Trinity Metro’s ZipZone serves riders in the
Mercantile, Southeast, Southside and South Tarrant
zones. DCTA operates GoZone in Denton, Highland
Village and Lewisville/Castle Hills. GoLink covers
32 DART zones across cities in Dallas and
Collin counties.
Additionally, the cities of Arlington and Grand Prairie
offer microtransit through the VIA rideshare service,
and STAR Transit’s STARNow operates across select
cities in Dallas and Kaufman counties.
Federal Performance Measures
As important as it is for the region’s public
transportation agencies to offer a variety of service
options, they must maintain a good safety record. The
region’s transit providers and NCTCOG collaborate to
set and monitor targets for fatalities, injuries, safety
events and system reliability, as part of the
responsibility to report federal performance measures.
For example, the number of safety events reported in
fiscal year 2021 showed performance exceeded
established targets. There were 137 events, far below
the target of 490. The goal is to realize a 5%
improvement over the regional baseline average
performance by fiscal year 2025. The fatality goal is
zero, however, in line with the RTC’s safety position.
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The region’s three major transit agencies combined to provide nearly 50 million rides in 2022, a 14% increase over the
previous year.
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Transit Asset Management
Federal legislation also requires NCTCOG to set
regional transit asset management targets and
evaluate the performance of transit assets to ensure
public transportation vehicles, rail lines and other
capital assets are in a state of good repair. Updated
targets were set in coordination with transit agencies
and adopted by the RTC in September 2022. Separate
targets were established for the region’s three large
transit agencies and smaller providers. This
acknowledges the larger agencies may have operating
advantages, including a greater ability to procure and
maintain vehicles. These targets are compared with
regional performance data from fiscal year 2021 in the
table above. For more information on the safety and
transit asset management federal performance
measures being collected, visit
www.nctcog.org/pm/fed.
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DFW Discovery Trail
Active transportation planning provides many
opportunities for collaboration among regional
partners. The Dallas-Fort Worth area has a growing
network of on- and off-street trails that connect people
to work, school and entertainment options. Many
currently exist. Others are nearing completion. One
example is the regional trail that will take users from
Fort Worth to Dallas, allowing them to experience the
natural beauty of Arlington, Grand Prairie and Irving
along the way.
This project has enjoyed broad support for many
years, including among the cities’ mayors, who a
decade ago committed to find the funding to
complete the corridor. Now, the finish line is in sight,
with completion anticipated by 2024. It just needed a
unifying name. That came in 2022, when the North
Central Texas Council of Governments rebranded the
corridor with the help of residents, who chose DFW
Discovery Trail to tie the 60-plus mile corridor together.
Over 50 miles of the trail are open. The trail is
envisioned as a regional, state and national attraction
for recreation, tourism and large events. For more
information on the branding project, visit
www.nctcog.org/dfwdiscoverytrail.
Cotton Belt Regional Trail Corridor
The Cotton Belt Regional Trail Corridor is another
example of a project involving multiple cities. In 2022
and early 2023, the Regional Transportation Council
awarded more than $44 million for construction of
various sections of the trail in conjunction with the
DART Silver Line commuter rail project.
When complete, the 57-mile regional trail will wind
through 14 cities, predominantly following the Trinity
Metro TEXRail and DART Silver Line rail corridors from
downtown Fort Worth to Plano. It will provide bicycle
and pedestrian access to 15 rail stations, DFW
Airport and several transit-oriented developments.
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Trail Counts and Mode Share
Walking and bicycling on trails in the region remained
popular in 2022. Trail usage was consistently higher
than before the pandemic. Trails in the region
registered a 32% increase in usage over pre-pandemic
levels in March 2022, with a peak increase of 36% in
April. After declining for much of the summer due to
excessive heat, trail use was back up by the fall.
Trails can be used for recreation or commuting. In
2021, 1.1% of commuters in the region walked to work,
while 0.1% rode a bicycle. These and other non-single
occupant vehicle modes have been steadily increasing
their share of commutes in the region and are
expected to continue to do so in the future as more
investments are made in bicycle-pedestrian
infrastructure. For more information on federal
performance measures, visit www.nctcog.org/pm/fed.
To help residents identify where to access the region’s
trails, NCTCOG maintains an interactive map tool with
information on existing facilities in communities across
the region, available at www.nctcog.org/veloweb.
Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside
The RTC approved $55 million in federal funding for
construction of 13 active transportation projects in
Collin, Dallas, Denton and Tarrant counties in
December 2022. The local entities agreed to contribute
a total of $8 million toward the projects, bringing the
investment in the region’s bicycle and pedestrian
infrastructure to $63 million as part of the 2022
Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program Call
for Projects.
Approximately $3 million was awarded to Safe Routes
to School sidewalk projects in Fort Worth (A.V. Cato
and A.M. Pate Elementary schools) and North
Richland Hills (Smithfield Middle School). These
projects will facilitate safe travel for students
accessing schools in disadvantaged communities.
For more on this call for projects, visit
www.nctcog.org/2022_TACFP.
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IMPACTS
Trail Counts
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Note: Baseline is March 2019-February 2020; No adjustments for weather were applied.
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RAISE Grant Award
In coordination with the City of Dallas and DART,
NCTCOG secured a $25 million federal RAISE grant to
improve bicycle and pedestrian access to DART Blue
Line stations and area bus stops in East Oak Cliff.
When complete, the project will feature 30 miles of
new sidewalks and the repair of deteriorated
sidewalks, along with installation of accessible curb
ramps and crosswalks as needed. A 1.5-mile segment
of the Cedar Crest Trail between Illinois Avenue and
Morrell Station is also included.
The goal of this project is to improve walking and
bicycling conditions and to support transit use in
this corridor. Many of the sidewalk and bicycle
improvements, cost estimates and planning used to
develop the grant application were prepared in the
DART Red & Blue Lines Corridor TOD Study
completed by NCTCOG.
Pedestrian Safety and Complete Streets
NCTCOG coordinated with local and federal partners
on initiatives to improve multimodal access to
transportation infrastructure and to increase pedestrian
safety across the region in 2022. Roadway safety
audits were conducted in Fort Worth and Richardson.
The safety audits helped identify changes that can be
implemented to improve safety for all users of those
roadways.
Additionally, in August 2022 the RTC approved an
update to the regional Pedestrian Safety Action Plan,
which highlights the corridors with the highest rates of
crashes involving pedestrians and motor vehicles.
The PSAP update included an environmental justice
analysis and added resources to monitor annual
roadway improvements and measure their
effectiveness.
Furthermore, to increase awareness for multimodal
transportation safety, in November the RTC approved
a resolution supporting Complete Streets principles.
This is a comprehensive approach to planning,
design, construction, operation and maintenance of
transportation systems. NCTCOG will collaborate with
local agencies as they seek to develop local policies,
resolutions and methodologies related to Complete
Streets performance management. For more
information on active transportation programs, visit
www.nctcog.org/bikeped.
Walk to School Day
NCTCOG supports local schools in the region by
celebrating Walk to School Day. This is an annual
event encouraging students, their families, school staff
and the community to find an active way to get to
school at least one morning. Walk to School Day 2023
will be October 4.
NCTCOG helped 20 schools in their celebrations of
Walk to School Day for 2022 with raffle entries for four
bicycles. Nearly 1,000 entries were received from
participating students for the bicycles. Some schools
celebrated with on campus “greeting events” with
special prizes and guests when students arrived at
school, and others with “remote walking events” where
students, families and school staff gathered in a public
meeting spot to walk to school together. For more
information on Walk to School Day, visit
www.nctcog.org/WalkToSchool.
NCTCOG supported 20 schools
in the celebration of Walk to
School Day.
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Roadway safety was brought into sharp focus during
the initial months of the pandemic, when 30% fewer
vehicles on the roads allowed motorists to speed
excessively. This resulted in many of the crashes
that occurred being more serious. As traffic speeds
and congestion returned to pre-pandemic levels in
2022, safety remained a significant regional and
statewide concern.
Crash Data
In 2022, the 12-county Dallas-Fort Worth area
experienced 125,530 crashes. There were 800 crashes
that resulted in at least one fatality. Efficient clearing of
roadway incidents is safer for first responders and the
motorists themselves. Speeding continues to be the
top cause of serious injuries and fatalities on the
roadways, and according to data, seatbelts were not
worn in approximately a quarter of those incidents.
These numbers reflect the importance of training for
agencies and first responders responsible for
managing and clearing traffic incidents on North
Texas roadways.
Safety Training
NCTCOG continues efforts to improve roadways safety
by offering Traffic Incident Management training to
local police and fire departments, wrecker operators,
EMTs and courtesy patrol agencies. These agencies
work in partnership when responding to crashes to
enhance safety and clear crashes more quickly. This
also helps reduce upstream traffic collisions. As of
January 2023, more than 3,500 emergency responders
from 137 cities and counties throughout the region
have completed the TIM training offered by NCTCOG.
Safety Funding
NCTCOG and the RTC are relying on partnerships
close to home and across the state to reduce serious
incidents on the roads. The RTC approved a $50
million safety program for the region in 2022 geared
toward improvements intended to make traveling
across the region safer for drivers, bicyclists and
pedestrians. Half of the $50 million approved for the
program will be allocated to roadway operations,
engineering and intercity connections.
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2022 Regional Crash Summary
County
Total Fatal
Crashes
Crashes Fatalities
Collin 13,820 73 77
Dallas 54,551 323 355
Denton 11,957 49 51
Ellis 3,228 28 33
Hood 812 9 11
Hunt 1,604 14 15
Johnson 2,737 33 37
Kaufman 2,280 20 25
Parker 2,525 15 15
Rockwall 1,864 7 7
Tarrant 20,004 207 215
Wise 1,148 22 23
Total 125,530 800 864
Source: TxDOT
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Safety targets are becoming more
stringent as the state moves toward
its goal of a transportation system
with zero fatalities by 2050.
Continued coordination across
all levels of government will
ensure North Texas has the
projects, programs and policies to
make the roads safer for all users.
Approximately $9 million will be used to help local
communities enforce speed limits and educate the
public about the importance of observing proper
speeds. The program will allocate $10 million for
bicycle pedestrian engineering and another $2 million
for bicycle-pedestrian education. An additional $4
million is reserved for other programs. NCTCOG
also collaborated with the Texas Department of
Transportation on the #EndTheStreakTX campaign.
Every day since November 7, 2000, at least one
person has died on Texas roadways.
TxDOT is working with NCTCOG and the other 22
Metropolitan Planning Organizations across the state
to enhance safety. TxDOT and the state’s MPOs are
collaborating on a statewide safety task force to
develop solutions to help reduce serious and fatal
crashes. TxDOT and regions across the state are
working to meet a goal set by the Texas Transportation
Commission to reduce the number of deaths on Texas
roadways by 50% by 2035 and to zero by 2050. The
RTC has a policy statement saying that “even one
death on the transportation system is unacceptable.”
Safety Plan
The regional Roadway Safety Plan is the first
region-wide proposal to eliminate all fatal crashes on
North Texas roadways by 2050. The plan includes
regional safety analyses to identify which crash types
produce the most fatalities and serious injuries. It then
recommends countermeasures to prevent crashes
and reduce the severity of those that occur. Eight
emphasis areas were identified as part of the plan:
speeding, distracted driving, impaired driving,
intersection safety, bicycle and pedestrian safety,
roadway and lane departures, occupant protection
(seatbelts) and motorcycles. The plan also identifies
roadways with the highest fatal and serious injury
crash history and scores those segments as
candidates for engineering upgrades or other safety
countermeasures. The regional Roadway Safety
Plan will serve as a guide for the implementation of
future safety projects and programs in North Texas.
Mobility Assistance
Mobility assistance patrols helped over 130,000
motorists in 2022 with their disabled vehicles or
provided protection to motorists or first responders on
highways throughout North Texas. The Dallas and
Tarrant County Sheriff’s Offices manage the program
along interstate corridors in Collin, Dallas, Denton and
Tarrant counties. The North Texas Tollway Authority
and private operators of LBJ Express and North
Tarrant Express assist motorists on their roadways.
Dallas County assisted the most stranded motorists
in 2022 (54,000), while NTTA responded to
49,000 people.
Federal Performance Measures
NCTCOG is federally required to track data on
fatalities and serious injuries to help make the roads
safer for all users. The latest available information is in
the chart below. NCTCOG will continue to work with its
local, state and federal partners on projects, programs
and policies to improve safety for drivers, pedestrians
and cyclists and ultimately meet the federal safety
targets. For more information on federal performance
measures, visit www.nctcog.org/pm/fed.
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Performance 2021 Targets Performance
Fatalities 572.4 614.2
Fatality Rate 0.762 0.814
Serious Injuries 3,375 3,647
Serious Injury Rate 4.485 4.843
Non-Motorized Fatalities
and Serious Injuries 592 617
Safety Performance Measures
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As the home to two of the nation’s largest airlines,
Dallas-Fort Worth is one of the busiest centers of
aviation in the United States. Commercial aviation,
perhaps the most visible of aviation sectors in Dallas-
Fort Worth, continued its recovery from the pandemic
in 2022. For the first time since the COVID shutdowns
that led to a 90% drop in air travel, Dallas Fort Worth
International Airport and Dallas Love Field reported
more passengers than before the pandemic for the
majority of the year. In September, for example, the
two commercial airports welcomed 4% more
passengers than before the pandemic. By contrast,
enplanements were down 12% in September 2021.
This helped DFW Airport hold the title of the world's
second-busiest commercial airport, with 73.4 million
passengers passing through in 2022, according to
Airports Council International.
Daily Flights
Overall, daily flights at DFW Airport showed a slight
increase, from 1,786 in 2021 to 1,799 in 2022. Dallas
Love Field’s daily flights grew 9%, from 578 in 2021 to
631 in 2022. Operations were still below 2019 but are
forecast to continue improving as the region
recovers. Together, the two commercial airports can
operate more than 5,100 flights per day.
Airport Funding
Smaller airports across the region and state also play a
significant role in moving people and goods in North
Texas and beyond. The Texas Department of
Transportation is authorized to award federal and state
funding for capital improvement projects to preserve
and improve the state's general aviation system. In
2022, seven airports and four cities shared
$13.8 million, with $5.4 million going to Denton
Enterprise Airport for pavement improvements. The
other facilities receiving funding were Bridgeport
Municipal, Caddo Mills Municipal, Dallas Executive,
Fort Worth Spinks, Lancaster Municipal and McKinney
National. Additionally, the cities of Mesquite,
Midlothian, Waxahachie and Mineral Wells have
receive funding for planning studies.
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Daily Flights
DFW Airport
1,799
Love Field
631
DFW Airport was the second-busiest
airport in the world, serving 73.4 million
passengers in 2022.
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Air Cargo
DFW Airport experienced a decline in air cargo
shipments in 2022, following a global industry trend
influenced by several factors, including supply-chain
interruptions. However, at over 900,000 tons, air cargo
activity at DFW Airport remained above 2020 levels. In
addition, Alliance Airport experienced a slight increase,
ending 2022 with 412,000 tons shipped.
Drone Workshops
In recent years, there has been a rise in the popularity
of uncrewed aircraft systems, commonly called drones.
Their introduction into the commercial market has
given many people the opportunity to take up a new
hobby or career. What was once a technology
reserved mainly for the military is now used by many
businesses and governments to help with everything
from selling real estate to enhancing crash
investigations. The Federal Aviation Administration
projects a significant growth in the need for drone
pilots, with 350,000 necessary by next year. These
drone operators must be aware of the latest industry
developments, including best practices and where to
fly their aircraft safely. The North Central Texas Council
of Governments’ UAS Safety and Integration Task
Force organized and hosted a series of monthly virtual
workshops during the COVID-19 pandemic. The 21
workshops conducted over a two-year period are
available FREE for anyone interested in learning more
about drones, whether they have been using this
technology for a while or they are learning how to fly
their drones. The Know Before You Fly Your Drone
workshops have been posted at
www.youtube.com/nctcogtrans.
NASA Agreement
NCTCOG’s collaboration with NASA continues after
signing a second agreement with the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration in October
2022. This project will allow NCTCOG, NASA and
other stakeholders to work together on potential uses
of advanced air mobility technology to benefit the
region. NCTCOG and NASA first agreed to work
together in 2021 to study the potential of drone
technology and integrate it into future transportation
plans. The two entities can now continue their
relationship by building on the progress of the initial
agreement. Among the potential use cases that will be
explored as part of this second agreement are
autonomous response aircraft for 911 and medical
eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) vehicles
for World Cup 2026, as North Texas has been named a
host site for the international soccer tournament.
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Dallas-Fort Worth has one of the most extensive
ground and air transportation networks in the world.
This network and its location facilitate the efficient
movement, transfer and distribution of goods to
consumers and businesses across the state and
around the world. In 2022, the region accounted for
30% of Texas’ gross domestic product. An efficient
freight industry is essential to the continued health of
the region.
Trucks are an integral part of the supply chain, moving
goods along the 2,700 miles of roadways designated
as truck and commercial delivery routes in the region.
These designated truck routes complement the
National Highway Freight Network and the Texas
Highway Freight Network, which connect the region to
major population centers, ports, logistics hubs and
freight-oriented developments, as well as international
and domestic markets.
Regional Truck Route Study
The Regional Truck Route Study was conducted to
determine regional concerns that affect the mobility of
truck freight and the connectivity of designated truck
routes in the region. The study defines and identifies
patterns of concern. These concerns include
intra-municipality connectivity, municipality-to-
municipality connectivity, municipalities without truck
routes and city ordinance verbiage issues
throughout the region. The study also developed
recommendations to address regional truck route
concerns. These dedicated routes are intended to
create safer roadways. This includes a way to direct
truck traffic away from schools, public places and res-
idential areas, as noise and emissions can be a nui-
sance. Truck routes help create an efficient flow of
goods which is critical to the economic well-being of
the region.
Freight North Texas
Freight North Texas is the regional freight system plan.
It describes the purpose, objectives and activities of
the Freight Planning Program at NCTCOG.
Additionally, Freight North Texas identifies critical
freight infrastructure and economic connectivity,
proposes freight infrastructure development best
practices and sets a direction for future planning
efforts. The plan examines key regional freight
infrastructure and planning initiatives before offering
policy, programming and project recommendations that
could help further improve the movement of freight.
For more information, visit https://nctcog.org/trans/
plan/freight/Regional-Freight-System.
Freight Safety
A strong emphasis on safety is essential for freight to
continue to be moved reliably. NCTCOG plans to
launch the Safe Driving Campaign in summer 2023.
The goal of the campaign is to reduce freight-related
accidents and inform the public about safe-driving
practices near large commercial motor vehicles. The
campaign will use social media and other educational
tools to encourage drivers to think more about safety
on the roadways and at railroad crossings.
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Incidents at the region’s
railroad crossings are
significantly lower than
they were two decades
ago, thanks in part to a
combination of
educational initiatives
and infrastructure
improvements. NCTCOG
will continue working with
its partners to further
improve safety at these
intersections.
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Railroad Safety
Operation Lifesaver and NCTCOG plan to collaborate
again for the 2023 Railroad Crossing Safety
Campaign. This campaign aims to reduce railroad
crossing accidents and inform the public about safe
crossing practices. The region has seen a steady
decline in the number of at-grade crossing incidents
over the past two decades, thanks to a combination of
educational efforts and infrastructure enhancements.
Last year, there were 36 at-grade crossing incidents,
representing an increase over 2021, but 31 fewer than
in 2000.
The Freight Safety Initiative promotes at-grade
rail-crossing safety to help reduce the number of
incidents at the region’s over 2,900 at-grade crossings.
NCTCOG will continue working with its partners to
enhance the safety and efficiency of the entire
freight network.
Truck Travel Time Reliability
In the freight and logistics industry, on-time
performance is crucial for business success and the
efficiency of the freight network. The federal
government uses Truck Travel Time Reliability to
evaluate the level of predictability in travel times for
trucks along interstate highways. It is expressed as
1.00 or higher, with 1.00 being perfect reliability. If
TTTR is 1.00, a 30-minute trip will take 30 minutes,
regardless of speed. As such, TTTR is a way of
expressing the level of consistency in travel times
for truckers.
Factors that affect TTTR are largely unpredictable.
Weather, for example, has a significant impact on how
long a trip will take due to slower speeds and
potentially hazardous conditions. Similarly, road
construction and special events temporarily diminish
reliability of certain roads, making travel times slower
for trucks if no alternate routes are available. Recurring
delays, or delays that occur regularly, at predictable
times, can affect TTTR over long periods of time. As
congestion has a more profound impact on regional
travel, the variability in travel times naturally increases.
In North Texas, TTTR has been slowly worsening since
2018. Despite a reprieve from this trend in 2020 and
2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, TTTR in North
Texas increased to 1.95 in 2022. For more information,
visit www.nctcog.org/pm/fed.
NCTCOG is pursuing various methods to improve
TTTR. Planners are examining truck bottlenecks
in the region, identifying opportunities to improve
infrastructure and deploying technological
enhancements to existing infrastructure (such as
traffic signals) that improve first- and last-mile
connections for commercial vehicles.
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Truck Travel Time Reliability is a
measure of consistency in travel
times for truck drivers. In 2022,
TTTR in North Texas was 1.95,
meaning a 30-minute trip was
expected to take nearly an hour.
Work continues on improving the
efficiency of goods movement.
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Dallas-Fort Worth is known for its embrace of
innovative approaches to meet transportation
challenges. Sometimes, that entails using technology
to make the existing infrastructure work more
efficiently. Other challenges call for policies
or a vision for the future.
GoCarma
With increasing freeway volumes, sharing a ride is an
alternative for many North Texans to get to work or
important appointments. Those who choose to share a
ride with co-workers, family or friends can save 50%
on peak-period tolls on TEXpress Lanes across Dallas-
Fort Worth with the FREE GoCarma app. In 2022,
almost 9,000 new users signed up for GoCarma. Users
recorded approximately 1.25 million TEXpress Lane
transactions, an increase of 25% over 2021. For more
information, visit www.gocarma.com/dfw.
US Highway 75
Planners and policymakers have worked extensively
with local, state and federal partners regarding
improvements to US Highway 75. Currently, the
high-occupancy vehicle lanes are underutilized, but the
pylons cannot simply be removed because of the way
the lanes were funded. Since funding reserved for air
quality improvements was used to build the original
HOV lanes, there must be an environmental
component to the solution. The Regional
Transportation Council has approved a plan for a new
use of the HOV lanes by expanding the definition of
HOV to include alternative fuel and electric vehicles.
Vehicles qualifying as HOVs could use the
reconfigured lanes all day, every day. All other vehicles
could use the lanes 22 hours per weekday and all day
on weekends. This project is expected to move forward
in 2023.
Automated Vehicle Program 2.1
The Automated Vehicle 2.1 planning project provides
agencies with guidance on emerging transportation
technologies and their impacts.
As part of AV2.1, completed in 2022, NCTCOG worked
with a consultant to assess current needs, analyze the
market and develop scenarios to help prepare North
Texas for vehicle automation and a range of other
transportation innovations.
Assisted by extensive public outreach, the project team
developed guidance for local cities, counties and
agencies to plan for the effects of emerging
transportation technologies. The results will assist
North Texas governments as they apply for federal,
state and local funds to deploy automated vehicles or
related mobility technologies.
For details on AV2.1, including best practices and a
tool kit for initiating AV deployments in the region, visit
www.connectntxfutures.org.
Technology
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In 2022, there were 1.25 million
GoCarma transactions on the
region’s TEXpress Lanes, a 25%
increase over the previous year.
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Automated Trucking
Vehicle automation is already making its presence felt
in Dallas-Fort Worth. The region has attracted a
number of automated trucking company hubs, with
three located near the Southern Dallas Intermodal Port
and three in and around the Alliance Global Logistics
Hub in Fort Worth. AV freight service operates daily on
the region's roadways, such as IH 45 to Houston, IH 35
to Oklahoma City and IH 20 to El Paso and Atlanta.
NCTCOG is involved in projects to optimize freight
vehicles on local roadways. One such project is the
vehicle-to-cloud freight optimization project, which
aims to help freight vehicles travel efficiently.
Additionally, NCTCOG is working to enhance the
quality of work zone-related information through the
Work Zone Data Exchange project, which will benefit
both automated and human drivers.
NCTCOG is also pushing for better broadband access
as a tool to manage travel demand and free up
highway space for freight vehicles. By staying at the
forefront of AV technology development, NCTCOG is
helping position the region as an industry leader.
Transportation Certification
Sometimes, innovators have good ideas but need help
with their implementation. The RTC approved a new
program in May 2022 for evaluating innovative
transportation technologies that can help meet the
pressing transportation needs in the 12-county Dallas-
Fort Worth area. Certification of Emerging and Reliable
Transportation Technology, or CERTT, seeks to build
on the region’s success as a leader in technology
advancement and to integrate the development,
testing, certification and deployment of new modes
of travel.
Through CERTT, partnerships with the public sector
can be created to make adoption of innovative
technologies easier. Likewise, CERTT helps local
governments by offering the opportunity to solve
transportation needs in their communities.
High-Speed Rail
NCTCOG continues work on the Dallas-Fort Worth
High-Speed Transportation Connections Study to
analyze the opportunities to implement a high-speed
corridor between Fort Worth and Dallas. Phase 2
of the study is underway and includes preliminary
engineering designs, environmental documentation,
operating and maintenance plans, ridership estimates,
an implementation plan, and a financial plan for
the corridor.
In fall 2023, NCTCOG is expected to formally initiate
the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
documentation process following completion of
conceptual engineering for the corridor. The NEPA
analysis and documentation effort is expected to last
12 months. The Federal Transit Administration will
lead the NEPA process with an environmental
assessment anticipated. This will determine if
additional studies are needed before the project
can move forward.
This study and the Dallas to Houston high-speed rail
corridor were consolidated for a recent Federal
Railroad Administration grant. The goal is to advance
both projects as a single Fort Worth to Houston
High-Speed Rail corridor, ensuring a “one-seat” ride for
passengers.
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Phase 2 of the DFW High-Speed Transportation Study is underway. NCTCOG is working to bring high-speed rail service to
the Dallas-Fort Worth area and other parts of the state.
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Air Quality
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reached when the
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three-year average
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daily maximum
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is less than or equal
to 75 ppb for the
standard established
in 2008 and 70 ppb
for the standard
established in 2015.
North Texas’ ozone status was reclassified in October
2022 after the region failed to reach attainment for both
the 2008 and 2015 National Ambient Air Quality
Standards by the previous year. Ten North Texas
counties (Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Johnson,
Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant and Wise) are now
in severe nonattainment for the 2008 8-hour ozone
standard (75 parts per billion). They face a deadline
of July 2027, with data from 2026 being used to
determine attainment. Nine of these counties
(excluding Rockwall County) are now classified as
moderate nonattainment for the 2015 8-hour ozone
NAAQS (70 ppb). They face an attainment deadline of
August 2024, with data from 2023 being used to
determine compliance. The region continues to strive
for compliance with both the 2008 and 2015 ozone
standards.
Transportation Conformity
In December 2022, the US Department of
Transportation granted a successful transportation
conformity determination for Mobility 2045: 2022
Update, the region’s long-range plan, and the
2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program.
This action is necessary for nonattainment areas and
allows new and modified transportation projects
to proceed.
A conformity analysis estimates precursors to ozone –
nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds
(VOCs) – emissions resulting from the region’s
multimodal transportation system. The analysis must
demonstrate that the emissions totals for the
nonattainment area comply with the emissions
ceiling established in the State Implementation Plan.
Mobile Sources
Light-duty vehicles produce 27% of on-road NOx
emissions, and heavy-duty vehicles account for
approximately 67% of these emissions. NCTCOG
closely monitors NOx and VOCs – which interact to
form ground-level ozone – as part of its commitment to
track federal performance measures. Levels of NOx
and VOCs have declined with the implementation of
new projects such as bicycle-pedestrian trails and
intersection and regional traffic signal timing
improvement efforts. NCTCOG partners with other
entities in the region to identify additional projects to
continue this progress. For more information on the
federal performance measures collected, visit
www.nctcog.org/pm/fed.
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Alternative Fuel Vehicle Growth
One way to help the region reach attainment is through
the adoption of alternative fuel and electric vehicles,
which emit lower rates of ozone-forming pollutants
than traditional vehicles. Residents and fleets
increased their adoption of alternative fuel and electric
vehicles in 2022. Use of electric vehicles, including
zero-emission battery electric vehicles and plug-in
hybrid electric vehicles, has increased significantly in
the past several years. In 2022, approximately 20,000
new EVs were added in the region, bringing the total
number of EVs in the region to almost 60,000.
Charging infrastructure has also grown to
accommodate EV adoption, with over 1,700 electric
vehicle Level 2 and Direct Current Fast Charge
connectors in the region. In 2022, the Texas
Department of Transportation’s Texas EV Charging
Plan was released. As part of the National Electric
Vehicle Infrastructure Program, the plan will establish
an EV charging network across the state in
two phases: first along designated highways
(predominantly interstates), then additional investment
in urban areas and in county seats. NCTCOG will
continue to promote the Texas EV Charging Plan and
begin planning for the next phase of the plan, which
will involve recommendations for charger types and
locations in the transportation planning area.
Just as passenger vehicles require charging
infrastructure to support EV adoption, the
medium- and heavy-duty sectors need infrastructure to
transition to zero-emissions vehicles (ZEV).
To support transition of these sectors, NCTCOG
published the IH 45 Zero Emission Vehicle Plan in
August 2022. This plan recommends locations for
electric charging and hydrogen fueling infrastructure
along Interstate Highway 45, and was developed with
heavy stakeholder input.
Improper Vehicle Inspections
North Texas experienced an increase in fraudulent
temporary tags with the inception of the state’s Two
Steps, One Sticker program in 2015. With the
increased attention focused on this issue,
improvements are being made. Some vehicles are
circumventing proper mandatory state inspections in
another way – by obtaining a “clean scan” emissions
inspection. This involves a substitute vehicle used to
pass an emissions test that would have otherwise
resulted in a failing inspection. Dallas County led the
region in “clean scans” in 2022 with more than 35,000.
This is a serious air quality concern and a matter of
public welfare, since these vehicles are avoiding the
proper inspection of safety-related items such as tires,
headlights and brakes. NCTCOG and the Regional
Transportation Council support the use of state funds
to initiate emissions enforcement task forces in the
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Engine Off North Texas
Engine Off North Texas (EONT) serves as a
resource the region, providing information and
materials related to idling impacts and idle-
reduction strategies. In 2022, EONT distributed
10 metal “No Idling” regulatory signs to entities
in jurisdictions with idle-restriction ordinances
and received 13 idling complaints. Currently,
25 local governments in North Texas have
active idling ordinances. EONT continues to
work in the region to identify and address
unnecessary idling.
www.EngineOffNorthTexas.org
Saving Money and
Reducing Truck Emissions
The Saving Money and Reducing Truck
Emissions program (SMARTE) strives to bridge
the gap between the trucking industry and its
use and adoption of SmartWay verified
technology products. From the inception of this
program, SMARTE has focused on providing
relevant and accurate information about
emissions reduction strategies with an emphasis
on fuel cost savings for truck drivers and fleet
managers. In the last few years, SMARTE has
restructured its approach on outreach and
implemented a yearlong webinar series
beginning in September 2022. SMARTE plans
to actively engage with the trucking industry to
develop a more comprehensive vendor directory
offering SmartWay verified technology
products. www.nctcog.org/SMARTE
DFW Clean Cities
The Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities Coalition
works to reduce transportation energy use and
improve air quality by providing guidance to
fleets and other drivers about clean vehicle
fuels/technologies, coordinating infrastructure
planning and readiness, and facilitating best
practices around transportation-energy
integration. Each year, local fleets report on their
efforts to improve air quality and increase fuel
efficiency. For more information, visit
www.dfwcleancities.org.
Clean Fleet Policy
Fleets operating in the region are encouraged to
adopt the RTC’s Clean Fleet Policy. This policy
provides a framework for efficient and low-
emitting operations, which helps the region work
toward attainment of the federal ozone
standards and improve air quality. Suggested
measures and best practices provide
implementation flexibility while also encouraging
fleets to identify creative strategies to ensure
compliance and reduce emissions. Fleets
adopting the policy may apply for clean vehicle
funding made available by the RTC. In 2022,
there were 90 adopting entities. For more
information visit www.nctcog.org/fleetpolicy.
2022 Fleet Recognition Awardees
Fleets that adopt the Clean Fleet Policy and
complete the Clean Cities Annual Survey are
eligible for a bronze, silver, or gold Fleet
Recognition Award. Fleets are scored for
awards based on the following: NCTCOG/
Dallas Fort Worth Clean Cities participation,
reducing the use of conventional petroleum fuels
through conservation efforts and the use of
low-emission or alternative fuel vehicles. In
2021, participating fleets helped reduce the
equivalent of over 24 million gasoline gallons,
27 tons of ozone-forming NOx and 118,555 tons
of greenhouse gas emissions. For more
information, visit
www.dfwcleancities.org/fleetrecognition.
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In 2020 the world changed, in 2021 it shifted, and in
2022 it continued to innovate and recover. NCTCOG
participated in more in-person activities in 2022 than
the year before. The virtual environment necessitated
by the pandemic was crucial because it helped
projects move forward, while fostering innovation that
will make transportation more accessible in North
Texas and beyond. But the interaction that comes with
in-person gatherings is crucial because it allows the
establishment of relationships that will give the public a
greater sense of ownership in the planning process. An
engaged public helps NCTCOG and its transportation
partners as they work together to improve mobility.
Community Outreach
Throughout the year, Transportation Department staff
members appeared at 26 community events. These
events, both large and small, allowed staff to interact
with the public to promote a better understanding of
how different elements of the transportation system
work together to improve mobility, as well as the
importance of collaborating to improve the region’s
air quality.
Additionally, there were nine hybrid public meetings
and one online input opportunity. NCTCOG’s public
meetings are scheduled throughout the year to provide
residents the chance to hear about plans and share
their thoughts about transportation and air quality
developments. The meetings are also streamed live
online, allowing people to watch presentations
wherever they are.
NCTCOG used a new public engagement platform,
PublicInput.com, for all meetings in 2022. This change
expanded accessibility and provided more options for
North Texans to engage with staff. Each meeting
conducted using the PublicInput.com platform is
available online and set up for people without internet
access to participate over the phone. The improved
accessibility led to the doubling of monthly attendance
numbers in 2022.
The department also uses the PublicInput.com
platform to keep the region informed electronically with
various email campaigns. In June, Local Motion, a
monthly newsletter that provides news updates about
the Regional Transportation Council and the
Transportation Department, was transitioned to an
email newsletter. Local Motion is distributed to more
than 8,000 residents and policymakers each month.
Other department newsletters are also being moved to
the new platform. For more information, visit
www.publicinput.com/nctcog.
Social Media
Community outreach is complemented by other
tactics, including NCTCOG’s social media presence.
The department uses Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
and YouTube to reach more of its audience across
the region, keeping North Texans informed about
developments and how they can remain involved in the
planning process. NCTCOG's social media presence
continued to grow in 2022. Each platform attracted
new followers, with YouTube leading the way with a
15% gain in subscribers.
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Top Five Social Media Topics of 2022
These are the five
most engaging topics
covered on the
department’s Facebook
and Twitter pages
in 2022.
Topic Reach Share of Reach
Transit 29,705 17.4%
Air Quality/Ozone/Sustainability 29,305 17.2%
Public Meetings/Forums/Comments/
Outreach/Events 26,522 15.6%
Innovative Vehicles/Technology 11,502 6.7%
Safety/Tips 9,706 5.7%
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Media Relations
The media also helps NCTCOG communicate with the
public. NCTCOG values this relationship because the
news media can more effectively reach the 8 million
residents of the region. NCTCOG distributed 34 press
releases in 2022. This represents a 12% increase
over 2021.
The media continued to show interest in transportation
and air quality throughout the year. NCTCOG had
almost 100 media requests and participated in
interviews on a variety of topics. Most of those media
requests were made in March (14 requests) and
February and October (13 requests). NCTCOG was
mentioned in the media over 180 times, a 17%
increase over 2021. During 2022, NCTCOG had
multiple topics covered by the media, led by automated
vehicles and bike-pedestrian and sustainable
development. Both were mentioned in 29 media
stories throughout the year.
Enhanced Engagement
As NCTCOG moves into the future, it will continue
to work to enhance its comprehensive public
involvement approach, from traditional outreach to
digital efforts and media relations. One way the
department is doing this is through its new enhanced
community engagement effort, which involves
establishing relationships with neighborhood
associations and other groups that can serve as
ambassadors of public involvement.
NCTCOG values public participation as a vital
component of the transportation planning process. As
the North Texas population grows, an informed public
will provide planners with the insight needed to
address crucial issues that will keep the region moving.
NCTCOG will continue to work to enhance public
involvement, embracing a mix of innovative and
traditional tactics. Technology and effective tools are
important. But the most essential component of good
public involvement remains you. Whether you prefer to
communicate in person or virtually, share your
thoughts with us. We’re listening.
Topic Mentions
Automated Vehicles
Bicycle-Pedestrian/
Sustainable Development
Air Quality
Transit and Highways
Hyperloop
Most Covered Topics in 2022
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NCTCOG appeared at 26 community events throughout 2022. In-person outreach allows staff members to connect
with residents and encourage them to remain partners in the planning process.
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Congratulations to Enqi Wang, a junior at Plano East Senior High, who created the artwork on this year’s cover.
Enqi was inspired to recreate an intersection her mom drove by every morning on the way to school. Developed
in Procreate for iPad, the drawing features different types of vehicles meeting at the intersection. There are also
people interacting, including a construction worker, to illustrate who built the transportation system, and a
sanitation worker, responsible for keeping the city clean and safe.
“My intention was to show how all these different people, with their various roles and responsibilities, come
together to make our transportation system work smoothly and efficiently in our region,” Enqi said. “By
highlighting the importance of collaboration and teamwork, I hope to inspire others to work towards improving
mobility in their own communities.”
Enqi, 17, started drawing in kindergarten and learned digital drawing four years ago. Since then, she has
explored multiple software packages, but she enjoys Procreate most.
While acknowledging there is still time to shape her career goals as she is exposed to different subjects, Enqi
wants to find a way to use art.
“As of now, I aspire to explore more about designs behind computer graphics, animation and interactive
technologies when I enter college,” Enqi said.
2023 Art Contest Winner
Enqi Wang
11th grade
Plano East Senior High School
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North Central Texas Council of Governments
P. O. Box 5888
Arlington, TX 76005-5888
Progress North Texas 2023
The contents of this report reflect the views of the authors who are responsible for the opinions,
findings and conclusions presented herein. The contents do not necessarily reflect the views or policies
of the Federal Highway Administration, the Federal Transit Administration or the Texas Department
of Transportation. This document was prepared in cooperation with the Texas Department of
Transportation and the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration and
Federal Transit Administration.
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FY 22/23 Council Requests
Number of Requests Per Quarter Total Requests Made by Council Member Requests by Department
Please Note: the total number of requests per council member or department may
not match, as several council members and/ or departments may be associated
with a single request.
Council
Requests
9
Number of Pending Requests by Council Member
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Friday Report - Council RequestsSummary of RequestCouncil Member Requestor Date Received Staff AssignedDepartmentCommentsActionStatus1Request to communicate to TxDOT the lack oflighting on US 380, between Bell and Loop 288.Council Member Byrd07/28/23Becky DivineyCapital Projects/Engineering/Public Works Information will be included in afuture Friday Report.In Progress2Trees/shrubs obscuring the view for vehicles turningfrom Redwood Place onto US 380Council Member Byrd07/28/23Danielle ShawCommunity ServicesInformation will be included in afuture Friday Report.In Progress3Inquiry into ADA accessibility at USPS office onMcKinneyCouncil Member Byrd07/28/23Monica BenavidesCMOReferred to USPS contacts. Complete4Shared resident's email regarding crime in Denton. Mayor Hudspeth07/26/23Doug ShoemakerPoliceReferred to Police who willcontact the individual to discusstheir concerns.Complete5Inquiry regarding Atmos work on West Oak St. Council Member Meltzer07/25/23Becky Diviney, SheldonGatewoodCapital Projects/Engineering/Public Works Atmos line relocations are stillon track for completion byAugust 11.Complete6Request for CIP/Streets staff to attend SEDNAmeeting.Council Member Byrd07/24/23Becky DivineyCapital Projects/Engineering/Public Works Referred toCIP/Engineering/Public Works.Complete7Sharing resident's feedback regarding Natatorium. Mayor Hudspeth Council Member Meltzer 07/24/23Gary PackanParksReferred to Parks & Recreation. Complete8Two Minute Pitch: Formation of a CharterAmendment CommitteeMayor Pro Tem Beck07/27/23Ryan AdamsCMOScheduled for August 15Council meeting.Scheduled9Two Minute Pitch: Wrong way signage around thesquare.Council Member Holland07/21/23Becky Diviney, Ethan Cox,Trevor CrainCapital Projects/Engineering/Public Works Scheduled for August 1 Councilmeeting.ScheduledPage 1 of 1Exported on July 28, 2023 3:02:23 PM CDT65
Meeting Calendar
City of Denton City Hall
215 E. McKinney St.
Denton, Texas 76201
www.cityofdenton.com
Criteria : Begin Date: 7/1/2023, End Date: 9/30/2023
Date Time Meeting LocationMeeting Body
July 2023
7/6/2023 8:00 AM Agenda Committee CANCELLED
7/6/2023 8:30 AM Economic Development Partnership
Board
CANCELLED
7/10/2023 9:00 AM Public Utilities Board Council Work Session Room
7/10/2023 10:00 AM Development Code Review Committee CANCELLED
7/10/2023 5:30 PM Historic Landmark Commission CANCELLED
7/10/2023 5:30 PM Library Board South Branch Library
7/10/2023 6:00 PM Parks, Recreation and Beautification
Board
Civic Center Community Room
7/11/2023 9:00 AM Committee on the Environment CANCELLED
7/11/2023 6:00 PM Special Citizens Bond Advisory
Committee
Development Service Center
7/12/2023 11:00 AM Economic Development Partnership
Board
CANCELLED
7/12/2023 3:00 PM Airport Advisory Board CANCELLED
7/13/2023 3:00 PM Health & Building Standards
Commission
Development Service Center
7/14/2023 12:00 PM Community Services Advisory
Committee
CANCELLED
7/17/2023 5:30 PM Traffic Safety Commission Development Service Center
7/18/2023 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
7/19/2023 5:30 PM Planning and Zoning Commission Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
7/20/2023 8:00 AM Community Partnership Committee Council Work Session Room
7/20/2023 3:00 PM Committee on Persons with Disabilities Development Service Center
7/24/2023 9:00 AM Public Utilities Board Council Work Session Room
7/24/2023 10:00 AM Development Code Review Committee CANCELLED
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Date Time Meeting LocationMeeting Body
Meeting Calendar continued...
7/25/2023 3:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
7/26/2023 8:00 AM Mobility Committee Council Work Session Room
7/26/2023 12:00 PM Downtown Denton Tax Increment
Financing Zone No. 1 Board
Development Service Center
7/26/2023 1:00 PM Civil Service Commission CANCELLED
7/27/2023 5:30 PM Board of Ethics Council Work Session Room
7/28/2023 1:00 PM Sustainability Framework Advisory
Committee
Council Work Session Room
7/31/2023 5:30 PM Internal Audit Advisory Committee Council Work Session Room
7/31/2023 5:30 PM Zoning Board of Adjustment CANCELLED
August 2023
8/1/2023 11:00 AM City Council Development Service Center
8/1/2023 11:00 AM Northeast Denton Area Plan Steering
Committee
Development Service Center
8/1/2023 11:00 AM Planning and Zoning Commission Development Service Center
8/1/2023 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
8/3/2023 8:00 AM Agenda Committee CANCELLED
8/3/2023 8:30 AM Economic Development Partnership
Board
Development Service Center
8/3/2023 4:00 PM Public Art Committee Civic Center Community Room
8/5/2023 9:00 AM City Council Council Work Session Room
8/7/2023 5:30 PM Board of Ethics Council Work Session Room
8/7/2023 6:00 PM Parks, Recreation and Beautification
Board
Civic Center Community Room
8/8/2023 9:00 AM Committee on the Environment Council Work Session Room
8/9/2023 11:00 AM Economic Development Partnership
Board
CANCELLED
8/9/2023 3:00 PM Airport Advisory Board Airport Terminal Meeting Room
8/9/2023 5:00 PM Planning and Zoning Commission Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
8/10/2023 2:00 PM Health & Building Standards
Commission
Development Service Center
8/11/2023 1:00 PM Bond Oversight Committee Development Service Center
8/14/2023 10:00 AM Development Code Review Committee Development Service Center
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Date Time Meeting LocationMeeting Body
Meeting Calendar continued...
8/14/2023 5:30 PM Historic Landmark Commission CANCELLED
8/14/2023 5:30 PM Library Board Emily Fowler Central Library
8/15/2023 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
8/23/2023 10:00 AM Mobility Committee Council Work Session Room
8/23/2023 5:00 PM Planning and Zoning Commission Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
8/25/2023 1:00 PM Sustainability Framework Advisory
Committee
Council Work Session Room
8/28/2023 10:00 AM Development Code Review Committee Development Service Center
8/28/2023 5:30 PM Zoning Board of Adjustment Development Service Center
September 2023
9/7/2023 8:00 AM Agenda Committee Council Work Session Room
9/7/2023 8:30 AM Economic Development Partnership
Board
Development Service Center
Training Rooms
9/11/2023 10:00 AM Development Code Review Committee Development Service Center
9/11/2023 5:30 PM Historic Landmark Commission Development Service Center
9/11/2023 5:30 PM Library Board North Branch Library
9/11/2023 6:00 PM Parks, Recreation and Beautification
Board
Civic Center Community Room
9/12/2023 9:00 AM Committee on the Environment Council Work Session Room
9/12/2023 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
9/13/2023 11:00 AM Economic Development Partnership
Board
Development Service Center
Training Rooms
9/13/2023 3:00 PM Airport Advisory Board Airport Terminal Meeting Room
9/14/2023 3:00 PM Health & Building Standards
Commission
Development Service Center
9/19/2023 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
9/22/2023 1:00 PM Sustainability Framework Advisory
Committee
Council Work Session Room
9/25/2023 10:00 AM Development Code Review Committee Development Service Center
9/25/2023 5:30 PM Zoning Board of Adjustment Development Service Center
9/26/2023 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
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Date Time Meeting LocationMeeting Body
Meeting Calendar continued...
9/27/2023 10:00 AM Mobility Committee Council Work Session Room
9/27/2023 12:00 PM Downtown Denton Tax Increment
Financing Zone No. 1 Board
Development Service Center
Training Rooms
9/27/2023 5:00 PM Planning and Zoning Commission Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
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City of Denton
Meeting Agenda
City Hall
215 E. McKinney St.
Denton, Texas 76201
www.cityofdenton.com
City Council
Council Work Session Room9:00 AMSaturday, August 5, 2023
BUDGET WORKSHOP
After determining that a quorum is present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas will convene in a
Work Session on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City Hall, 215
E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas at which the following items will be considered:
WORK SESSION
1. Work Session Reports
Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding the FY 2022-23 City Council Key
Focus Areas, Priorities, and Specific Goals for FY 2023-2024.
[Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 2.5 hours]
ID 23-1341A.
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the FY 2023-24
City Manager’s Proposed Budget, Capital Improvement Program, and Five-Year
Financial Forecast.
[Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 4 hours]
ID 23-272B.
Following the completion of the Work Session, the City Council will convene in a Closed Meeting in the
Council Work Session Room to consider specific item(s) when these items are listed below under the Closed
Meeting section of this agenda. The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into a Closed Meeting on any
item on its Open Meeting agenda consistent with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, as amended,
or as otherwise allowed by law.
2. Closed Meeting:
-- PLACEHOLDER IN THE EVENT A CLOSED MEETING IS NEEDED; OTHERWISE, WILL BE
DELETED. --
NOTE: Any final action, decision, or vote on a matter deliberated in a Closed Meeting will only be taken in an
Open Meeting that is held in compliance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, except to the extent
such final decision, or vote is taken in the Closed Meeting in accordance with the provisions of Section
551.086 of the Texas Government Code (the ‘Public Power Exception’). The City Council reserves the right
to adjourn into a Closed Meeting or Executive Session as authorized by Texas Government Code, Section
551.001, et seq. (The Texas Open Meetings Act) on any item on its open meeting agenda or to reconvene in a
continuation of the Closed Meeting on the Closed Meeting items noted above, in accordance with the Texas
Open Meetings Act, including, without limitation Sections 551.071-551.086 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.
Following the Closed Meeting, the City Council will reconvene in Open Meeting to take action, if any, on
matters discussed in closed session.
C E R T I F I C A T E
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August 5, 2023City Council Meeting Agenda
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the official website
(https://tx-denton.civicplus.com/242/Public-Meetings-Agendas) and bulletin board at City Hall, 215 E.
McKinney Street, Denton, Texas, on August 2, 2023, in advance of the 72-hour posting deadline, as
applicable, and in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
__________________________________________
OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY
NOTE: THE CITY OF DENTON'S DESIGNATED PUBLIC MEETING FACILITIES ARE
ACCESSIBLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. THE CITY
WILL PROVIDE ACCOMMODATION, SUCH AS SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS FOR THE
HEARING IMPAIRED, IF REQUESTED AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE
SCHEDULED MEETING. PLEASE CALL THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT 940-349-8309 OR
USE TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES FOR THE DEAF (TDD) BY CALLING 1-800-RELAY-TX
SO THAT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION CAN BE ARRANGED.
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Meeting Date Item Legistar ID Departments Involved Type Estimated Time
A. Northeast Denton Area Plan 23-1193 Planning City Business 2:00
Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 2:30
A. Bell/Eagle Roadway Analysis 23-440 Capital Projects/Engineering City Business 0:30
B. 2023 Bond Follow-up 23-1243 Finance City Business 0:45
C. Two-Minute Pitch: Holland 23-220 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): City Manager and City Attorney Annual Reviews TBD Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 2:15
A. Focus Areas & Priorities 23-1341 City Manager's Office City Business 2:30
B. Budget Workshop 23-272 Finance City Business 4:00
Closed Meeting Item(s): DME TBD Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 7:00
A. Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Audit Plan 23-597 Internal Audit City Business 0:30
B. Audit Project 005 - Utility Street Cuts Second Follow-up 23-596 Internal Audit City Business 0:15
C. Budget Follow-up 23-273 Finance City Business 1:00
D. MUDs and MMDs 23-1407 Development Services City Business 1:00
E. Two-Minute Pitch: Beck 23-221 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): Internal Auditor and Municipal Judge Annual Reviews TBD Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 3:45
September 5, 2023
A. Budget Follow-up 23-275 Finance City Business 1:00
Closed Meeting Item(s):TBD Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 1:30
A. Audit Project 033 - Pedestrian & Cyclist Safety 23-425 Internal Audit City Business 0:30
B. Aquatics Master Plan 23-683 Parks & Recreation City Business 0:30
C. Election Day Holiday 23-1403 Human Resources Council Request 0:30
D. Stormwater Master Plan 23-1123 Engineering City Business 0:30
E. Community Rating System 23-1234 Engineering City Business 0:30
F. Two-Minute Pitch: 23-222 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 3:30
A. Audit Project 034 - Fire Prevention 23-593 Internal Audit City Business 0:30
B. Audit Project 007 - Accounts Payable: Second Follow-Up Review 23-595 Internal Audit City Business 0:15
C. Audit Project 014 – Facilities Maintenance: Second Follow-Up Review 23-925 Internal Audit City Business 0:15
D. Climate Action and Adaptation Plan 23-937 Env. Svcs. & Sustainability City Business 1:00
E. Roadway Impact Fees 23-1125 Engineering City Business 0:30
F. Two-Minute Pitch: 23-223 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 3:30
October 3, 2023
A. Northeast Denton Area Plan 23-1194 Planning City Business 2:00
Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 2:30
A. Public Health Official TBD City Manager's Office Council Request
Beck (06/6/2023)TBD
B. Two-Minute Pitch: 23-224 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 1:00
A. Two-Minute Pitch: 23-225 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 1:00
A. Audit Project 035 Staff Recruitmet & Hiring 23-594 Internal Audit City Business 0:30
A. DCTA Quarterly Update 23-466 Engineering City Business 0:30
B. Two-Minute Pitch: 23-226 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 2:00
Tentative Work Session Topics and Meeting Information
Updated: July 28, 2023
August 15, 2023
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
August 5, 2022 (Saturday)
Budget Workshop (@9:00 a.m.)
At the Council Work Session Room
August 1, 2023
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
August 1, 2023
Joint Council Workshop w/Planning & Zoning
Commission and Northeast Denton Area Plan
Steering Committee (@ 11:00 a.m.)
At the Development Service Center
NO MEETING - Day after Labor Day (Sept 4)
NO MEETING - National Night Out
November 7
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
September 26
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Special Called Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
October 17
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
October 24
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Special Called Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
September 12
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Special Called Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
If needed for Budget Other Major Items for Meeting:
September 19
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
October 17, 2023
Joint Council with Planning & Zoning
Commission Workshop (@ 11:00 a.m.)
At the Development Service Center
*This is for planning purposes only. Dates are subject to change.
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Meeting Date Item Legistar ID Departments Involved Type Estimated Time
August 1, 2023
Joint Council Workshop w/Planning & Zoning
Commission and Northeast Denton Area Plan
Steering Committee (@ 11:00 a.m.)
At the Development Service Center
A. - Place Holder 23-594 City Manager's Office City Business 0:30
B. - Place Holder 23-466 City Manager's Office City Business 0:30
C. - Place Holder 23-456 City Manager's Office City Business 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 2:00
A. Denton Renewable Resource Plan TBD DME City Business TBD
B. Two-Minute Pitch: 23-227 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 1:00
November 21, 2023
A. Two-Minute Pitch: 23-228 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 1:00
A. Two-Minute Pitch: 23-229 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 1:00
December 19, 2023
Item Legistar ID Departments Type Estimated Work
Session Date
Wildlife Corridors 23-1057 Environmental Services
& Sustainability City Business 0:30
Downtown Public Improvement District TBD Economic Development City Business TBD
Item Dates Departments Type Estimated Work
Item Date Approved Department Estimated Hours to
Complete Requestor
RFP for a Downtown Parking Survey 10-18-2022 Economic Development TBD CM Davis
Towing Enforcement Signage 2-7-2023 Capital Projects TBD CM DavisApproved Council Pitches to be Scheduled
Work Session Items to be Determined
Council Priorities and Significant Work Plan
Items to be Scheduled
NO MEETING - December Break
December 5
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
December 12
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Special Called Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
NO MEETING - Thanksgiving Week
November 14
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Special Called Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
November 7
Joint Meeting with DISD
(@11:30 a.m.)
At the Development Service Center
*This is for planning purposes only. Dates are subject to change.
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1 Street Closure Report: Upcoming ClosuresSCR July 31st - Aug 6thStreet/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact1Oak StMounts AveFulton StTBDTBDWastewater Collections will be installing a newsewer main lines and services.WastewaterTiffany Sherrane2PrairieLakey StreetTo Cemetary/ Halfway downPrairie08/17/23 10/20/23 Narrow lane closure from Lakey up to Cemetarybefore Bradshaw to install new storm drain.Public Works Inspections Stephany Trammell3SycamoreExpositonRailroad Tracks on Sycamore 08/17/23 10/20/23 Work on manholes and for Lang RailyardPrivate DevelopmentPublic Works Inspections Stephany Trammell Exported on July 28, 2023 11:17:46 AM CDT74
2 Street Closure Report: Current ClosuresStreet/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact1Augusta DrColonial DrAugusta Dr (2900)07/11/22 09/15/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig2Avenue SPrairie StDead End South03/06/23 08/31/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig3Azalea StParvin StLaurel St05/30/23 08/31/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig4Bailey StWillson StDead End South01/30/23 08/31/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig5Bernard StAcme StRoselawn Dr05/30/23 09/01/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig6Bonnie Brae StRiney RdWindsor Dr03/10/23 07/31/23 Urbana at Bonnie Brae: PublicPavingPublic Works Inspections Jeremiah Tillman-David7Bonnie Brae StRiney RdUniversity Dr (HW 380)04/24/23 08/30/23 8” WL Utility Trench Repair Private Development PublicWorks InspectionsJeremiah Tillman-David8Bradshaw StHickory StMcKinney St03/21/22 08/18/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig9Bradshaw StWilson StPrairie St01/30/23 08/31/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig10Bradshaw StPrairie StSycamore St03/13/23 08/31/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig11Brook Hollow DrGreenway DrCarriage Hill Rd10/07/22 09/15/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig12Camellia StParvin StLaurel St05/30/23 08/31/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig13Carriage HillThunderbird DrBrookhollow Dr06/05/23 08/31/23 Pavement replacement. EngineeringScott Fettig14Colonial DrThunderbird DrDead End South07/11/22 09/15/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig15Crawford StHickory StMcKinney St03/21/22 08/31/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig16FM 1173IH 35Kansas City Southern RailroadTracks07/17/23 08/28/23 Roadway will be lanes closeand traffic flagged each day forroadway.Private Development TXDoT Kirk Winter17Greenway DrThunderbird DrDead End South07/11/22 09/15/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig18Greenway DrThunderbird DrWindsor Farms Dr10/07/22 09/15/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig19Hettie StPaisley StMcKinney St03/21/22 08/18/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig20Hickory Creek RdRiverpass DrFM 183003/13/23 12/31/24 Bridge InstallationEngineeringDustin Draper21Hickory StExposition StRuddell St05/02/22 08/18/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig22Highland StLocust StWainwright St01/30/23 08/31/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig23Industrial StBell StMulberry St07/05/23 08/29/23 Utility installationEngineeringSeth Garcia24Inman St (201)Meadow StCentre Place Dr07/31/23 08/18/23 Concrete Panel Repair StreetsRoy San Miguel25Lakewood DrGreenway DrCarriage Hill Rd10/07/22 09/15/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig26Locust StHickory StOak St07/20/23 08/17/23 Installation of DiagonalCrosswalkEngineeringRobin Davis27Maddox StPrairie StDead End03/20/23 08/31/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig28Maple StCarroll BlvdElm St07/05/23 08/31/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig29Mayhill Rd@ Spencer Rd03/28/23 08/30/23 Water main tie-in and turn laneadditionPublic Works Inspections Ryan Cuba Exported on July 28, 2023 11:17:54 AM CDT75
Street/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact30McKinney StCrawford RdAudra Ln05/19/22 08/18/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig31McKinney StMayhill RdRyan Rd05/04/23 08/31/23 Turn lanePublic Works Inspections Ryan Cuba32McKinney StLoop 288Mayhill Rd07/20/23 08/31/23 Sidewalk demo and newsidewalkPublic Works Inspections ryan cuba33Mill StAllen StJohnson St01/17/23 09/01/23 Utility ReplacementEngineeringSeth Garcia34Mill StAllen StRobertson St02/27/23 09/01/23 Utility installation and roadwayreconstructionEngineeringSeth Garcia35Myrtle StMaple StHighland St07/05/23 08/31/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.Scott Fettig36Myrtle StEagle DrMaple St07/05/23 08/31/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig37Myrtle StFort Worth DrEagle Dr06/05/23 09/28/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig38Oak StCrawford StWood St04/04/22 08/18/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig39Oak StBonnie Brae StThomas St07/21/23 07/31/23 Working on curb and gutter Public Works Inspections Armando Beltran40Park Access RdWindsor DrRiney Rd12/15/22 07/31/23 Urbana Bonnie Brae Project:Water, Sewer, Storm, Paving.Private Development PublicWorks InspectionsJeremiah Tillman-David41Peninsula TrlSea Cove LnMarina Dr07/24/23 08/18/23 Sidewalk Panel Replacement StreetsRoy San Miguel42Pierce StMaple StHighland St07/05/23 08/31/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.Scott Fettig43Smith StDallas Dr (Hwy 77)Hill St03/06/23 08/31/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig44Smith StJohnson StBell Ave01/30/23 09/15/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig45Sycamore StIndustrial StWainwright St04/24/23 08/25/23 Roadway & UtilitiesEngineeringSeth Garcia46Sycamore StExposition StCrawford St03/13/23 08/31/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig47Thunderbird DrColonial DrCrestmeadow St06/05/23 08/31/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig48Val Verde CtMontecito RdDead End East05/19/23 07/31/23 Mill and OverlayStreetsJeff Jones49Wainwright StPrairie StSycamore St04/24/23 08/25/23 Roadway, utilitiesEngineeringSeth Garcia50Wainwright StHighland StPrairie St03/13/23 08/31/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig51Wisteria StParvin StLaurel St05/30/23 09/15/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig52Wood StMcKinney StHickory St04/11/22 08/18/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig53Woodrow LnMcKinney StTroy H Lagrone Dr02/20/23 08/11/23 Water tie inPublic Works Inspections Ryan Cuba Exported on July 28, 2023 11:17:54 AM CDT76
3 Street Closure Report: Completed ClosuresStreet/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact1Brookfield Ln (2603) Woodhaven StEmerson Ln06/20/23 07/07/23 Curb an Valley Gutter repair StreetsRoy San Miguel2Carroll Blvd SBParkway StOak St05/08/23 07/28/23 Concrete Panel Repair StreetsRoy San Miguel3Churchill DrNottingham DrBurning Tree Ln06/30/23 07/28/23 Pipe bursting sewer pipe Public Works Inspections Armando Beltran4Clover LnRobinwood LnGlenwood Ln12/09/22 07/10/23 Water Distribution will beinstalling a new main line andservices.WaterTiffany Sherrane5Cordell St (1229)Fulton StCrescent St06/26/23 07/06/23 Curb and Road repairStreetsRoy San Miguel6Green Oaks St (2300) Dunes StCooper Branch07/05/23 07/21/23 Valley Gutter RepairStreetsRoy San Miguel7Locust StHickory StOak St06/05/23 07/14/23 Installation of DiagonalCrosswalksEngineeringRobin Davis8Mingo RdMockingbird LnSirius Dr06/30/23 07/28/23 Utility and road workPublic Works Inspections Armando Beltran9Mingo StSirius DrMockingbird Ln07/27/23 07/28/23 Paving MingoPublic Works Inspections Armando Beltran10Oak StThomas StBonnie Brae St06/16/23 06/30/23 installing underground utilitiesopen cut roadwayPublic Works Inspections Lee Thurmond11Oak StLocust StAustin St06/05/23 07/14/23 Installation of DiagonalCrosswalksEngineeringRobin Davis12Oak StThomas StBonnie Brae St07/07/23 07/14/23 Work on the DME substation Public Works Inspections Lee Thurmond13Ottawa DrGreat Bear LnWind River Ln05/29/23 07/06/23 Street Panel and SidewalkRepairStreetsRoy San Miguel14Plum Hollow StSagewood StShadow Trl05/30/23 07/15/23 This work includes roadreconstruction with subgradestabilization, asphalt paving,and concrete curb and gutter.OtherTaylor Holt15Robinwood LnKayewood DrEmerson Ln12/09/22 07/10/23 Water Distribution will beinstalling a new main line andservices.WaterTiffany Sherrane16Roselawn StBernard StFort Worth Dr06/20/23 06/28/23 Utility workEngineeringSeth Garcia17Stallion StLakeview BlvdOak Creek Ln07/03/23 07/28/23 Street Concrete Panel Repair StreetsRoy San Miguel18Willow Stone StPheasant Hollow StShadow Trl05/30/23 07/15/23 This work includes roadreconstruction with subgradestabilization, asphalt paving,and concrete curb and gutter.OtherTaylor Holt19Windsor DrBurning Tree LnNottingham Dr06/30/23 07/28/23 Pipe bursting sewer pipe &Road restorationPublic Works Inspections Armando Beltran Exported on July 28, 2023 11:18:02 AM CDT77