TxDOT LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT LEGISLATIVE SESSION

  

 

Officials with the Texas Department of Transportation say they are riding a “wave of optimism” as the state nears the next State Legislative session.

According to TxDOT officials, many members of the legislature have stated that transportation is a key issue in 2015, and by passing Proposition 1 with an 80 percent approval, voters are entrusting them with the job of addressing congestion and keeping the state’s roads safe. 

According to the Reason Foundation’s 21st Annual Report on The Performance of State Highway Systems, Texas claims the spotlight as the top state with the lowest administrative costs per mile out of the 10 largest states. Additionally, Texas was ranked 11th for its highway system’s overall performance, despite having a population greater than the top 10 scoring states combined.

TxDOT officials are optimistic they are on their way to achieving several goals to run more efficiently. Agency officials claim they are on track to generate more than $100 million in cost savings and efficiencies required in House Bill-1 by the 83rd Legislature.

The agency says they’ve also upgraded outdated IT and finance systems to better serve taxpayers and save millions in the future. The department has been recognized with some distinguished national honors including construction of the 7th Street Bridge in Fort Worth and progress on the Grand Parkway in Houston. Finally, last summer, TxDOT achieved a remarkable 92 percent satisfaction rating in a customer service survey performed by the Texas Legislative Council.

 

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