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NEW for Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Lt. Governor Dewhurst Names Senator Tommy Williams
Chairman of Transportation & Homeland Security Committee

Hot News for Friday, July 2, 2010
Highway Supporters Mourn Loss of Giant, Governor Dolph Briscoe


We Must Protect Our State's Investment in Good Roads.

If we don't, there'll be more congestion and pollution, more accidents, and more money spent on needless repair bills.

The TGR/TA is committed to protecting and enhancing our Texas highway system.

Since 1932, membership in TGR/TA has been made up of business people, community leaders, chamber of commerce members, professionals and transportation experts – Texans who understand that good roads lead to a stronger economy. Our goal is to support the efforts of the Texas Department of Transportation in working with the Texas Legislature to promote efficient transportation.

How can I become a member?


 

How Do Better Roads Make a Better Texas?


 Jobs

  • Companies thinking about moving to Texas rank transportation second only to schools in choosing locations
  • In today's high-speed economy, 70% of Texas goods are shipped exclusively by road
  • Every $1 million in highways produced 50 new good-paying jobs

 Safety

  • Less construction and repair jeopardize the major safety improvements, which have dramatically cut highway death rates
  • Growing number of safety concerns as Texas' population grows, especially in suburban areas

 Protect Our Investment

  • Texas has more than 77,000 miles of state-maintained roads, higher than any other industrialized state
  • Under-investment in construction and maintenance seriously erodes strength of $100 billion value of our highways

 Already Falling Behind

  • Texas ranks 43rd in per capita highway spending
  • The Texas Transportation Commission can fund less than 40% of products deemed worthy and cost effective

CONTACT US: Texas Good Roads/Transportation Association
1122 Colorado, Suite 305 Austin, TX 78701
Office: 512/478-9351 Fax: 512/478-0811
Lawrence Olsen, Executive Vice President lolsen@tgrta.com
Lauren Robison lrobison@tgrta.com
 
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