TxDOT Names New Executive Director and Emphasizes the Need for Public Involvement in Monthly Transportation Commission Meeting
A very important announcement was made at Thursday’s monthly Texas Transportation Commission meeting: Phil Wilson is succeeding Amadeo Saenz, Jr. as TxDOT’s 19th executive director. Wilson was Texas’ former Secretary of State and is a veteran in Austin business and politics, making him a valuable addition to the Department’s leadership. Read TxDOT’s new release here.
"I am honored to be selected as the next executive director of TxDOT," Wilson said in the news release. “This is an agency with a rich history in successfully building for our future with dedicated employees. I look forward to working with the agency, Commission, Legislature and local communities on the most efficient and effective ways to build infrastructure for Texas."
Another topic of discussion was the importance of public-private partnerships and the disbursement of Proposition 12 funds for projects over the next couple of years. As we have mentioned previously, Texas’ infrastructure system got a big win when the 82nd Legislature authorized TxDOT to contract on about $3 billion in general obligation bonds for highway improvements. These bonds will help address congested highways, deteriorating bridges and improve connectivity among the state’s major metropolitan areas. Speakers at the commission meeting stressed the importance of getting the public involved in projects funded by the $3 billion in Proposition 12 bonds.
In a discussion on public-private partnerships, TxDOT Commissioner William Meadows pointed out that the success of those projects is dependent upon “overarching partnerships.” Commissioner Meadows and his staff also recommended a partner advisory committee to yield beneficial relationships that could be used to address Texas’ infrastructure needs.
Continued use of the Proposition 12 funds and public-private partnerships for Texas’ growing infrastructure needs are a strong step toward improving our state’s transportation system. As suggested at yesterday’s commission meeting, TxDOT wants to see Texans get involved in transportation projects across the state. Click here to find numerous opportunities to stay engaged in transportation projects, issues and forums going on in your area.
"I am honored to be selected as the next executive director of TxDOT," Wilson said in the news release. “This is an agency with a rich history in successfully building for our future with dedicated employees. I look forward to working with the agency, Commission, Legislature and local communities on the most efficient and effective ways to build infrastructure for Texas."
Another topic of discussion was the importance of public-private partnerships and the disbursement of Proposition 12 funds for projects over the next couple of years. As we have mentioned previously, Texas’ infrastructure system got a big win when the 82nd Legislature authorized TxDOT to contract on about $3 billion in general obligation bonds for highway improvements. These bonds will help address congested highways, deteriorating bridges and improve connectivity among the state’s major metropolitan areas. Speakers at the commission meeting stressed the importance of getting the public involved in projects funded by the $3 billion in Proposition 12 bonds.
In a discussion on public-private partnerships, TxDOT Commissioner William Meadows pointed out that the success of those projects is dependent upon “overarching partnerships.” Commissioner Meadows and his staff also recommended a partner advisory committee to yield beneficial relationships that could be used to address Texas’ infrastructure needs.
Continued use of the Proposition 12 funds and public-private partnerships for Texas’ growing infrastructure needs are a strong step toward improving our state’s transportation system. As suggested at yesterday’s commission meeting, TxDOT wants to see Texans get involved in transportation projects across the state. Click here to find numerous opportunities to stay engaged in transportation projects, issues and forums going on in your area.
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