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TxDOT Puts Stimulus Funds to Work
02/27/2009
The commission approved stimulus funds for 266 roadway and bridge maintenance and rehabilitation projects valued at $505,675,806 including:
- 182 roadway maintenance projects valued at approximately $370 million;
- 27 roadway rehabilitation projects valued at approximately $73 million;
- 47 bridge projects valued at approximately $31 million; and
- 10 projects that are local and regional safety enhancements projects valued at approximately $30 million.
“The projects approved today will serve to preserve the state’s investment in our current transportation system,” said Deirdre Delisi, Texas Transportation Commission Chair.
Funding levels for roadway projects were based on population, lane miles, vehicle traffic, and pavement conditions. TxDOT identified the needed projects based on engineering needs and in coordination with local officials.
The commission also approved TxDOT’s support for 10 aviation projects valued at $49.7 million. The stimulus-funded aviation projects will be submitted to the Federal Aviation Administration for final approval based on a priority list developed for annual program funding for general aviation airports.
The commission voted for stimulus spending on 39 public transportation projects valued at $32.8 million for rural program operators to fund vehicle fleets, facilities, and information technology equipment. Funds will be distributed to each of the state’s rural transit providers and will be used to purchase more than 300 buses and to construct facilities across the state.
On Wednesday, February 25, TxDOT staff released a list of projects that could be developed using an additional $1.2 billion in available ARRA funds. The Texas Transportation Commission is expected to vote on the staff-recommended list during a special meeting on March 5. The staff recommendation was created by applying criteria developed by the state’s local transportation leaders to an extensive list of projects that met the initial requirements for readiness established in the stimulus bill.
Project lists and more information are available on the TxDOT website, www.txdot.gov (keyword “stimulus”). Citizens can comment on TxDOT’s proposal to implement the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act through the website, by fax (512-463-9896), by email (askTxDOT@dot.state.tx.us) or by writing to the department (125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701).
