AUSTIN — The Texas Department of Transportation wants the public's opinion on current and future rail projects in the Lone Star state.
TxDOT said people will get the chance to submit comments about the Texas Rail Plan, which keeps an inventory of all rail lines; analyzes rail service goals and contributions to the economy; catalogs and assesses potential infrastructure projects; and digs into the financial strategies for projects.
People who would like to participate can review the plan and submit their feedback using the online meeting link. The public can also submit a survey and online form until Jan. 8, 2019.
TxDOT said the projects people will get to comment on include rail-related issues for both freight and passenger trains.
Officials said the federal government requires that all state's rail plan be updated every four years to establish policy, priorities, and implementation strategies for both rail systems.