Sec. 201.9932. PROJECT RECOMMENDATION CRITERIA. Each planning organization shall develop its own project recommendation criteria, which must include consideration of:
(1) projected improvements to congestion and safety;
(2) projected effects on economic development opportunities for residents of the region;
(3) available funding;
(4) effects on the environment, including air quality;
(5) socioeconomic effects, including disproportionately high and adverse health or environmental effects on minority or low-income neighborhoods; and
(6) any other factors deemed appropriate by the planning organization.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 314 (H.B. 20), Sec. 4, eff. June 3, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation
Chapter 201 - General Provisions and Administration
Subchapter P. Unified Transportation Program
Section 201.991. Unified Transportation Program
Section 201.9911. Planning Organization 10-Year Plan
Section 201.992. Annual Update to Unified Transportation Program
Section 201.993. Annual Funding and Cash Flow Forecasts
Section 201.9932. Project Recommendation Criteria
Section 201.994. Major Transportation Projects
Section 201.995. Priority Projects in Program Categories
Section 201.996. Funding Allocation
Section 201.997. Fund Distribution
Section 201.998. District Project Portfolios
Section 201.9991. Prioritization and Approval of Projects by Commission
Section 201.9992. Roles and Responsibilities of Department and Metropolitan Planning Organizations