Every year, NCTCOG's Public Works program is updated and paid for cooperatively by cites and counties across North Central Texas. The FY2011 Public Works Program (PDF) has been approved by the Public Works Council.
 Public Works Council
The Public Works Council (PWC), initially established as the Public Works Advisory Committee in 1984, provides expertise and support to the Executive Board and staff on a wide range of local public works issues. For example, the PWC provides continuing advice regarding the Public Works Construction Standards - North Central Texas, as well as such issues as managing right-of-way, comprehensive and consistent storm water management through iSWM, and regional pavement design guidance, as well as identified subregional issues.
Click here [PDF] to view the APWA Webinar PowerPoint presentation "Sustainability 3: Green Transportation and Smart Growth" held at NCTCOG on January 15, 2009.
 Annual Public Works Roundups
The 11th Annual North Texas Public Works Roundup, hosted by NCTCOG's Public Works Council, occured on Wednesday, April 28, 2010. Think green for this annual networking and information-sharing opportunity! We hope you didn't miss your chance to "roundup" some good ideas, new connections, and educational hours as North Central Texas combined sustainability and saving money into one day-long event!
To view this program's agenda, presentations or to explore previous Roundup Events, follow this link. 11th Public Works Roundup
 Construction Standards
Management of public works facilities is a very important component of the responsibilities of cities, counties, and special districts across North Central Texas. The quality of the region’s infrastructure (its roads, water distribution, wastewater collection, and storm drainage systems) has always been a high priority and a source of pride for its communities. The Public Works Council created the Public Works Construction Standards to guide infrastructure development in North Central Texas.
Sustainable Public Rights of Way
A local government exists to protect the health, safety and welfare of its citizens. Whether it be providing roads for safe and efficient mobility, utilities for clean drinking water and removal of waste, parks for recreation, or storm water management for protection from flooding, public works is the backbone of that existence. To find out more about NCTCOG’s Rights of Way initiatives, follow this link: More >>>
integrated Storm Water Management
Development and redevelopment by their nature increase the amount of imperviousness in our surrounding environment. This increased imperviousness translates into loss of natural areas, more sources for pollution in runoff, and heightened flooding risks. To help mitigate these impacts, more than 60 local governments are cooperating to proactively create sound storm water management guidance for the region through the integrated Storm Water Management (iSWM) project.
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