ROUGH ROADS AHEAD FOR TEXAS DRIVERS |
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ROUGH ROADS AHEAD FOR TEXAS DRIVERS |
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HIGHWAY FUNDING CRISIS LOOMS
Last fiscal year, for the first time ever, motor fuel tax revenues declined from the previous years. This is a glaring signal underinvestment in the state highway system will seriously harm our state’s economic well-being and add to safety concerns.
We have been working hard with the good folks at the Road Information Program (TRIP) and others to determine the state of Texas’ highway program. TRIP released a comprehensive report detailing the woes of underinvesting in our highway program. The report is available on their website at http://.tripnet.org. TGR has developed a seven-minute video and some related materials that summarize some of our difficulties and also some potential short-term solutions. We urge you to share these materials with your elected officials and other concerned citizens. TGR will be making presentations around the state, stay tuned for dates and locations.
VIDEO RELEASED!!
Watch at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niXkpHposFk
If you are interested in getting a copy of this video for viewing in your community, please contact us.
ITEMS TO DOWNLOAD:
1. RRA Fact Sheet
2. RRA Petition
3. TRIP Report
RRA SCHEDULE:
Please contact us for more information if you are interested in attending these functions.
Week 1
Thursday, November 4, 2010-- Austin Letting Luncheon, Four Seasons
Week 2
Tuesday, November 9, 2010-- San Antonio Monthly Luncheon, Club at Sonterra
Friday, November 12, 2010--Sherman/Denison Breakfast, Cener for Workplace Learning at Grayson Community College
Friday, November 12, 2010--Lunch at Wichita Fallas Country Club
Week 3
Monday, November 15, 2010--San Angelo Visitor Center Meeting
Monday, November 15, 2010--Lunch at the Petroleum Club of Midland
Monday, November 15, 2010--Lubbock Reception at Jones AT&T Stadium
Tuesday, November 16, 2010--Breakfast at Amarillo Country Club
Tuesday, November 16, 2010-- Lunch at Abilene Country Club
Tuesday, November 16, 2010--Reception at Brownwood City Hall
Article from The Brownwood News
Wednesday, November 17, 2010--Press Conference
Watch the press conference here
Thursday, November 18, 2010--Houston Monthly Luncheon, Westin Galleria Hotel
Week 5
Tuesday, November 30, 2010--Breakfast at Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce
Week 6
Friday, December 10, 2010--Lunch at the Villa de Cortez in Weslaco
Week 7
Tuesday, December 14, 2010--DFW Monthly Luncheon, Hilton DFW Lakes
Thursday, December 16, 2010--Houston Breakfast Meeting, Westin Galleria
PRESS COVERAGE ON TRIP REPORT:
Download TRIP media report here.
Dallas Morning News
http://transportationblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2010/11/live-press-conference-dallas-a.html
Fort Worth-Star Telegram
http://blogs.star-telegram.com/honkin_mad/2010/11/driving-in-dallas-fort-worth-is-expensive.html#my-headlines-default
KHOU-TV Houston CBS affiliate
http://www.khou.com/news/-Study-Houstons-bad-road-conditions-cost-drivers-nearly-2000-a-year-108596394.html
CBS News 11 Dallas-Fort Worth
http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2010/11/17/study-north-texas-roads-worst-in-texas/
KXAN-TV Austin NBC affiliate
http://www.kxan.com/dpp/onpolitix/deteriorating-tx-roads-could-get-worse
KENS San Antonio CBS affiliate
http://www.kens5.com/news/texas-news/TRIP-Stimulus-funds-helped-offset--108812499.html
KUT Austin public radio
http://kut.org/items/show/23251
Texas Tribune
http://www.texastribune.org/texas-transportation/transportation/transportation-groups-bad-roads-cost-taxpayers/
San Antonio Express-News
http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local_news/report_driving_on_sas_streets_costly_109071739.html?showFullArticle=y
Download another San Antonio Express-News article here
El Paso Times
http://www.elpasotimes.com/news/ci_16642537?IADID=Search-www.elpasotimes.com-www.elpasotimes.com
KXXV Waco-Temple-Killeen ABC affiliate
http://www.kxxv.com/Global/story.asp?S=13533446