NCTCOG Seeks Public Input on Heartland Flyer Funding, Safety Initiatives at Aug. 11 Public Meeting
8/5/2025
Public comments will be accepted through Sep. 9
Arlington, TEXAS – The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) invites the public to provide input on recent planning initiatives, including funding to continue Amtrak service between Fort Worth and Oklahoma City, during a hybrid public meeting at noon on Monday, Aug. 11.
The meeting will be held in the Transportation Council Room at the NCTCOG offices, located at 616 Six Flags Drive in Arlington. Those unable to attend in person can view the meeting online at PublicInput.com/nctcogAug25. Residents can also participate by calling 855-925-2801 and entering code 11270. Public comments will be accepted until Sep. 9.
The meeting will feature a presentation covering the $3.5 million in Regional Toll Revenue funds approved by the Regional Transportation Council (RTC) to secure the continued service of the Heartland Flyer for one year. The operation of the transit service is critical in supporting the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Additionally, staff will present key findings, lessons learned and plans for the expansion of the Multimodal Delivery Project. This collaborative initiative among NCTCOG, the City of Arlington, Tarrant Area Food Bank and a network of technology and regional partners successfully tested an innovative delivery project using autonomous ground vehicles and aerial robots. The project completed 300 grocery deliveries during two demonstrations held in 2024 and 2025. For more information, visit ArlingtonTX.gov/Multimodal.
Another presentation will discuss the adoption of the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Regional Action Plan. The plan was adopted in June by the Regional Transportation Council as part of Mobility 2050, the region’s long-range plan. It provides a resource for local governments, school districts and others who would like to help enable school-aged children to safely walk and bike to school. The plan also includes prioritization of schools in the region based on their potential need for SRTS interventions, as well as action steps for the region. For more information, visit NCTCOG.org/SRTS.
Finally, staff will cover the Fiscal Year 2025 Public Transportation Funding Programs of Projects. The Programs of Projects include proposed transit projects funded by the Federal Transit Administration through the award of Fiscal Year 2025 funds for the following four programs: Urbanized Area Formula, Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities, State of Good Repair and Bus and Bus Facilities.
Residents planning to use transit to attend the meeting can take advantage of $6 round-trip rides from the CentrePort/DFW Airport Station to NCTCOG via the Arlington Transportation app. Visit ArlingtonTX.gov/ondemand to download the app.
For special accommodation related to disabilities or language interpretation, please contact
817-573-1719 or email hwitcher@nctcog.org at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.
About the Regional Transportation Council:
The Regional Transportation Council (RTC) of the North Central Texas Council of Governments has served as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for regional transportation planning in the Dallas-Fort Worth area since 1974. The MPO works in cooperation with the region’s transportation providers to address the complex transportation needs of the rapidly growing metropolitan area. The Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area includes Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant and Wise counties. The RTC’s 44 members include local elected or appointed officials from the metropolitan area and representatives from each of the area’s transportation providers. More information can be found at www.nctcog.org.
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