5 Points from Gov. Abbott Transportation Talk this Week

1. New Governor’s Directive to TXDOT. It is less than an excutive order, more than cocktail conversation, but will:
   1. Require the identification of the state’s most congested chokepoints
   2. Address the chokepoints by working with transportation planners and local communities
   3. Goals: reduce congestion & get new roads built as soon as possible.
2. Building roads is economic development & creates jobs
3. Congestion has an economic impact of over $1,000 for the average “rush hour” commuter 
4. Texas has dedicated more than $4 billion a year to build more roads without raising taxes, fees, tolls or debt
5. Road construction needs trained workers too. Texas is making 4-year degrees more affordable & accessible. 

Governor Abbott: Governor Abbott Addresses Transportation & Infrastructure Summit, Issues Directive To Transportation Commission To Reduce Congestion