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Texas Turnpike Authority Division, TxDOT Agency Update

Texas Turnpike Authority Division, TxDOT Agency Update. May 4, 2006. TxTag Customer Service Center. TxTag Customer Service Center opened on April 17 th from project office TxTags are available at: www.TxTag.org 1.888.GoTxTag. TxTag Customer Service Center.

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Texas Turnpike Authority Division, TxDOT Agency Update

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  1. Texas Turnpike Authority Division, TxDOT Agency Update May 4, 2006

  2. TxTag Customer Service Center • TxTag Customer Service Center opened on April 17th from project office • TxTags are available at: • www.TxTag.org • 1.888.GoTxTag

  3. TxTag Customer Service Center • This was a soft opening, full functionality will come once permanent Customer Service Center opens • Credit card is the only payment option at this time • Temporary CSC (project office) is not open to public, i.e. people cannot stop by to pick up a tag • Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

  4. TxTag Customer Service Center • Currently have 549 accounts • Opening an average of 10-15 accounts a day • Concentration of accounts are in Austin

  5. TxTag Customer Service Center • Media Coverage • Article in Sunday’s Austin American Statesman • That led to: • Article with Austin Business Journal • Mention on KVUE, local ABC news affiliate

  6. TTC-35 • Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) was approved by FHWA on April 4, 2006 • DEIS is a narrow study area, approximately 10 miles wide • 50+ public meetings will be held in July

  7. TTC-69

  8. TTC-69 • Draft of the Environmental Impact Statement is expected later this year • Should identify a study area approximately four miles wide

  9. TTC-69 • Issued RFQ in April • Proposals are due on June 7th • Likely be similar to TTC-35 in that TxDOT is looking for a strategic partner • The CDA process should take approximately 15 months to complete

  10. Loop 49 • Notice to Proceed for the toll systems issued on March 24th • Road scheduled to open to traffic on August 1 • Tolling to start in mid-November

  11. SH 121 – Denton County • Environmental approval for tolling received in April • Road scheduled to open to traffic on July 1 • Tolling to start in August

  12. Texas Transportation Forum • 50th Anniversary of the Interstate System • June 8 and 9 in Austin • Learn more or register at www.TexasTransportationForum.com

  13. CDA Industry Workshop • "CDAs: PPPs Texas Style" • Hosted by the Texas Department of Transportation • June 5th, New York City, NY • Contact Teresa Lemons for more information • Register before May 19th

  14. Thank you! David T. Powell TxDOT – Turnpike Division 512-936-0961 dpowel3@dot.state.tx.us

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