MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Congestion, Traffic Jams – Causes & Solutions
BJ JOHNSON
I am sure you have noticed congestion throughout Dallas County or you have been stuck in it. It is now routine on most routes. The cause is simple, there are more vehicles on the road. According to Texas A&M’s Texas Transportation Institute, the number of regis- tered vehicles in Texas has risen by 172 percent in the past four dec- ades. Unfortunately, there has not been adequate highway expansion, which has only increased by 19% during this same period to help combat the congestion problems. There are many things that contribute to the congestion including population growth, urban spread, people relying on their personal vehicles, and not enough investment in public transit. The Texas De- partment of Transportation (TxDOT) has projects that are aimed at addressing the challenges of congestion, old infrastructure and safe- ty concerns. Some key TXDOT projects that will address some of the challenges include the following: • Interstate 635 East Project includes expansion and reconstruc- tion of the highway and will alleviate congestion and enhance mobility along Interstate 635 corridor. • Interstate 35E/US 67 Interchange Project includes the construc- tion of new ramps, bridges and lanes to improve traffic opera - tions, reduce congestion and enhance safety for motorists. • The Southern Gateway Project includes the reconstruction and expansion of Interstate 35E and US Highway 67 and will trans- form the transportation infrastructure in southern Dallas County and enhance connectivity for residents and businesses. • Interstate 30/Interstate 35E Horseshoe Project involves the re- construction of interchanges, bridges and ramps to alleviate con- gestion, enhance traffic flow and accommodate future growth. Just relax and know that once the reconstruction, expansion etc. is complete, Dallas has the opportunity to transform its transportation landscape. Goodbye congestion and traffic jams!
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