Texas Looking At Ways To Change State Transportation For The Better
It's hard to believe, but Texas is still growing as we speak.
The Lone Star State has experienced tremendous growth throughout the years. Due to different reasons, a person has found themselves moving to the state. But when more people move to the state, it gets harder to get to from point a to point b doesn't it?
This is, of course, caused by new cars appearing in the state, as well as any potential family members joining them. To say the least, adjusting to the growing population is something everybody has to do. That also does include Texas as well.
The Lone Star State is currently trying to figure out how to adjust transit in the state, and making sure people feel safe while doing so.
Texas Establishes New Plan For Future Transport In The State
According to KXAN, a plan is under construction for Texas transportation. Known as the Texas Statewide Active Transportation Plan or TSATP, it is looking at all the facets of moving around in the state. This plan is looking far into the future as well, with 2050 and farther being factored in.
In addition, a survey taken statewide shows that Texans in state are concerned about multiple parts of transit. Per KXAN, the survey revealed the following:
- 63% supported enhanced roadway crossings
- 74% shared support for upgraded sidewalks
- 77% of respondents don’t feel safe while using active transportation in Texas
- 83% said they want improvements to trail connectivity
KXAN also revealed what has been considered already by the TSATP:
- Constructing more sidewalks, bikeways and trails
- Developing a funding mechanism for “the maintenance and upkeep of active transportation facilities” across Texas
- Improving physical separations between pedestrians and cyclists with vehicular traffic
- Increasing funding for active transportation and targeting more public-private funding structures
In regards to public transportation, here's are changes that could happen:
- Bolstering Texas’ passenger rail network alongside improvements to intercity and regional transit connections
- Enhancing urban transit services and creating new transit corridors in urban and rural areas
- Expanding funding for transit statewide
- Improving linkages between transit and other transportation modes/options
As with any plan, things could change. As this is developing story, we will have more information when it becomes available.
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