TRANSPORTATION UPDATES Rates will not increase on Central Texas toll roads 29 183A
Georgetown seeks feedback prior to updating mobility, sidewalk plans
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open house at the Georgetown Public Library on Nov. 10. Ocials are asking for informa- tion from the community regarding gaps within Georgetown’s transpor- tation network and safety issues. Cantu said there will be addi- tional opportunities for public input over the next several months.
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Following a City Council discussion of the Future Mobility Plan and Sidewalk Master Plan Oct. 25, the city is asking for public feedback on both plans. Strategic Support Manager Mayra Cantu said the Future Mobility Plan will guide city ocials on how to improve various modes of trans- portation in Georgetown. Feedback will also allow the city to apply for more local, state and federal funding to implement the projects. “Public input is critical to helping Georgetown prepare and plan for our future transportation needs,” Mayor Josh Schroeder said in an Oct. 25 press release. “We need your help to understand the current challenges, so we can build a transportation network that serves and meets our growing needs.” Residents can share feedback online through Dec. 1 and at an
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The Texas Transportation Com- mission voted unanimously to pause increases in toll rates for the Central Texas Turnpike System at its Sept. 22 meeting. The pause will begin Jan. 1. The tolled portions of the Central Texas Turnpike include SH 130, MoPac, SH 45 N and SH 45 SE. Toll prices on these roads were set to increase by 8.3% in 2023, accord- ing to meeting documents. This increase was “unusually high,” said Tracey Johnson, the TxDOT Toll Operations Division director, at the meeting. Pausing the rate increases will give the commission an opportunity to review its toll rate escalation policy and rate adjustment options, Johnson said.
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PROVIDING PUBLIC INPUT The city of Georgetown is seeking feedback on how to improve transportation within the city. Residents can:
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Toll rates typically increase annually unless paused by the commission. This year, rates for the Central Texas Turnpike increased by 5.3%. Toll rates vary from $0.55-$9.10 depending on the toll road, tolling point, tag status and size of vehi- cle, according to the CTTS. The Texas Department of Trans- portation oers more information on these tolled highways.
attend an open house Nov. 10. complete an online survey through Dec. 1; or
For more information, visit www.engagekh.com/gtx_fmp. SOURCE: CITY OF GEORGETOWN COMMUNITY IMPACT
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