In 2007, the 80th Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 792,
redefining the way toll projects are delivered throughout the
state and creating a process through which the market value
of a project is determined.
Following the 80th session, TxDOT, NTTA, and NCTCOG
worked together to develop SH 121, a critical corridor in
Collin, Dallas, and Denton counties. On November 30, 2007,
the agencies announced the financial close on a $3.2 billion
project agreement that allowed NTTA to complete construction
of the 26-mile corridor, as well as operate and maintain the
road for the next 52 years. The transfer of SH 121 to NTTA
will come after many years of successful work by TxDOT to
develop and construct the initial main lanes and frontage
roads. 
The $3.2 billion upfront payment also provided funding
for the Regional Toll Revenue initiative, an account that will
help speed construction for numerous projects throughout the
Dallas-Fort Worth region. By advancing projects by many
years, the region can help offset rising construction costs that
are contributing to the transportation financial crisis.
The links below represent the steps taken to announce the initiative, coordinate a task force, evaluate the proposals, and select the projects to receive funding.
Contact: Angela Smith, phone: 817 695 9254.
NEW PROJECTS |
| Final RTC Approval |
Aug 21, 2008 |
| Final STTC Approval |
Jul 25, 2008 |
| Public Meetings |
Jul 16-17, 2008 |
| RTC -- Draft Recommendations |
Jul 10, 2008 |
| STTC -- Draft Recommendations |
Jun 27, 2008 |
COST OVERRUN PROJECTS |
Collin, Tarrant and Denton Counties -- RTC Approved |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| Dallas County -- RTC Approved |
Apr 10, 2008 |
| Partial Approval of Pending Projects -- RTC Approved |
Apr 10, 2008 |
RTR TASK FORCE MEETINGS & EVENTS |
| Task Force Meeting -- Off-system Project Implementation |
November 18, 2008 |
| Task Force Meeting -- New Projects Recommendations |
May 12 & 13, 2008 |
| Task Force Conference Call -- Evaluation of cost Overruns |
Dec 13 & 14, 2007 |
| Task Force Meetings -- Project Listings & Evaluations |
Nov 2007 |
| FINAL SH 121 REVENUE ALLOCATION by County--RTC Approved |
Oct 11, 2007 |
| Task Force Meetings -- Project Listings & Evaluations |
Oct 2007 |
| RTR Workshop for RTC Members [PDF-presentation & handouts] |
Sept 13, 2007 |
| Regional Toll Revenue Funding Initiative Announcement |
Apr 7, 2007 |
| Initial Task Force Coordination Meetings |
Feb 2007 |
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