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Texas Roads: The Cost of Congestion and the Need for Investment

Texas has a long legacy of good roads, but congestion and lack of investment are threatening our economic prosperity. This article highlights the problems caused by congestion, safety issues, and outdated financing methods. It also emphasizes the need for smart transportation solutions and the importance of public involvement in decision-making. Stay informed and get involved to help improve Texas roads.

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Texas Roads: The Cost of Congestion and the Need for Investment

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  1. Texas has a long legacy of good roads • Symbol of our economic prosperity, attracting jobs and people to the State • Our roads are used by you to get towork, home, school or recreation

  2. Transportation in Texas is stretched to the limit, and the news gets worse • Don’t let those orange barrels fool you • Building highways onborrowed money

  3. At stake is the lifestylewe want to enjoy in Texas

  4. At stake is the economic health of Texas NewLower Shipping Jobs business costs

  5. What’s the problem? Congestionin Texas each year 472million extra hours of travel time $10.1 billion in delay and wasted fuel costs $2.1 billion in truck freight moving costs

  6. San Antonio Traffic delays cost every commuter $8 0 0 each year That’s 38 hours per commuter

  7. What’s the problem? Safety and maintenance More than Nearly Well-maintained roads= 3,000 80,000 safer roads serious crash injuries crash deaths in 2011

  8. How did we get in this hole? It’s all about supplyand demand 238% 172% 125% 19% population vehicles highway use highway space

  9. How did we get in this hole? Since 1991, the cost of everyday goods has about doubled So has the cost of building roads

  10. How did we get in this hole? Financingfor our roads is stuck back in the last century • $3.26 • $1.10 • Gallon of Gas • Gas Tax Portion 1991 2014

  11. Borrowing is maxed out $17 billion in debt from bond financing to build highways

  12. ConstructionCosts What does this mean? Everythingcosts more these days Buying Power • In the future we’ll have • less and less funding • as we move to fuel efficient cars

  13. What does this mean to me? The average Texan pays: • $128/month • Internet, phone, cable TV • $22/month • in state/federal gas taxes and auto fees • $71/month • cell phone

  14. So now what? Get the biggest bang for the buck • Improve • safety • Supportbiking, walking and mass transit options • Tacklemost congested roadways

  15. So now what? Use our existing roads smarter • Move crashes and stalls out of the way • Timetraffic signals so more see green • Encouragecarpooling • Changerush hour nightmares through flex-time, telecommuting, etc.

  16. But all transportation improvements cost money You can help choose the best method

  17. Here’s how the investment pays off

  18. Is “doing nothing” really an option?

  19. If you want a change Be better informed | Be more involved | Voice your concerns • http://mobility.tamu.edu/mip/rpm.php

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