New Kid on the Texas Block. Transportation Group to Ease Traffic Jams & Fight Tea Party. 3 Bits Informed Intel

The new group: Texans for Traffic Relief

Who is in the new group: Business groups, local elected officials & highway industry interests

3 key points to know about :

  • The group is focused on the 4  largest metro areas
  • The group formed in response to frustration from anti-toll activists
  • Transportation funding is inadequate and Texas needs “Common-sense solutions that add to available road money and embrace innovation are crucial to easing congestion”

Texas State Senator Hall response to Texans for Traffic Relief:  the new group “will be representing the money boys.”

Dallas Morning News |New Texas transportation group vows to fight tea party on how to ease traffic jams