“American Road & Transportation Builders Association, a trade group, voters approved two-thirds of the transportation-related initiatives on the ballot Tuesday.” Pundits say that as federal funding stalls, there is more of an impetus for state and local transportation funding measures. [Ft. Worth Star Telegram]
Monthly Archives: November 2014
Empower Texas Is Not a Fan of Houston Rideshare Regulations
Add Empower Texas to the lsit of entities opposed to Houston’s foray into regulation of ridesharing. Empower Texas points to these problems with the regulations:
- Permitting and licensing process will cost Houstonians about $530,000 annually
- 8 temporary City employees for application processing, costing roughly $45,000
- Added regulations are burdensome to the drivers
Posted inlocal, ride share
TPPF suggests we look to technology for the answer for better and safer roads. By prioritizing transportation technology over concrete and roads we end up with better and safer transportation system. Ideas to achieve these goals are: TPPF doesn’t like Houston’s new regulations on ride sharing. Why? Here’s the list of reasons why: [
Posted inlocal, ride share
80% of Texas Voters Approved Prop 1 to improve transportation funding. Prop. 1 faired far better than all statewide elected officials did. What candidate wouldn’t love the support of 80% of voters? [Governing] The City of Austin also voted on its own Prop. 1 for transportation. It failed to pass. [
Posted in2013 Legislation, campaign trend, funding, legislative trend, roads
Eagle Ford Shale area hopes some of the $1 Billion in transportation funding will help their roads. Roads and bridges in shale areas experience higher use rates from heavy truck traffic which transports the oil and gas out of the area. [San Antonio Express News]TPPF: Building A Safer, Less Congested Future
TPPF: Houston Ride Share Regulations Move the City in the Wrong Direction
Future Traffic Improvements: 80% of Voters Say Yes.
Will Prop 1 Funding Help Shale Area Roads?