U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. 26th District of Texas

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Transportation & Infrastructure

The 26th District of Texas is growing at a very quick pace; therefore, building and maintaining a strong transportation infrastructure is vital to economic development of the entire state. For this reason, I have made transportation one of my main priorities as I serve you in Congress. I will continue to work to ensure that other roads within my district receive the attention needed to better provide for a more efficient transportation system in North Texas. Roads in Cooke County need attention, as well as Highway 380 in Denton to the Wise County line. In Tarrant County, we must continue to work on Rosedale Avenue in Southeast Fort Worth and Loop 820 in the Northeast.

I will continue to work to ensure that the 26th District of Texas receives federal assistance to address our infrastructure needs, such as improving Interstate 35 and State Highway 183, developing intermodal facilities, and expanding DFW Airport and surrounding municipal airports. I have requested funding assistance to expedite the planning and construction of specific highways and transit projects to improve the lives of citizens, business owners, and those transporting goods through the district. We cannot sit by letting funds slip to other states when our roads must stay competitive with other major cities.

2010 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) Authorization Requests

WRDA is a biannual authorization bill which gives the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers the authority to move forward with studies and construction projects related to navigable waterways, reservoirs, flooding, and environmental issues. I have submitted to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure two projects for inclusion in the 2010 Water Resources Development Act.

Central City, Fort Worth, Texas Modification Request - The Trinity River Vision Project in Ft. Worth has been a massive undertaking more than a year in the making, which will provide needed flood protection to the area, while simultaneously providing economic development and recreation opportunities. The Central City project has consisted of several separate projects, including the Trinity Uptown and Gateway Park Improvement Plan projects. While previously separate, this request adds the Gateway Park project under the umbrella of the larger Central City plan already underway.

Lewisville Lake Drinking Water Study - Lewisville Lake provides drinking water for millions of people in the surrounding Dallas/Fort Worth area. Urbanization in the communities surrounding the lake has caused some concern that pollutants are creating eutrophic conditions in the lake. This request would allow the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to conduct a study into the safety of the drinking water, as well as provide suggestions for protecting the water supply as future development occurs.

2009 Highway and Transit Bill - Priority Project Requests

As a Member of Congress representing one of the fastest growing areas of the country, transportation is a top priority for Rep. Burgess. He successfully amended the 2005 Highway Bill to include toll credits, as well as design-build, environmental streamlining, and borders-to-corridors provisions. During his time in Washington, he also has secured more than $38 million to build, maintain, and improve the safety of our roads, bridges, air service and transit in the North Texas region.

This year Rep. Burgess requested seven projects as his high priority projects in the new highway and transit bill. Rep. Burgess looks forward to working with Chairman Oberstar, Ranking Member Mica, other members of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to ensure that a new highway and transit bill is authorized and the funding shortfall for the transit fund is addressed. Texas is a donor state, as well as a state with enormous transportation and infrastructure needs, so Rep. Burgess’ attention is keenly focused on making sure the constituents of the 26th District receive all they require to travel our highways safely, quickly and efficiently.

1. Construct and rehabilitate the I-35/HWY 82 Interchange project in Gainesville, Texas: $19,815,837

2. Plan, design, engineer, and conduct environmental review for US 380 Denton/Wise County Line Road to IH 35. Two lanes to four lanes divided rural highway. From FM 156 to IH 35, six lanes divided urban highway: $67,532,800

3. Construct, right-of-way and utilities, design and environmental review of extension of the US 287 southbound frontage road to the existing Berry Street & Vaughn Boulevard Intersection in Tarrant County: $1,120,000

4. Construction of FM 1938 a 6-lane new location roadway from SH 114 to Dove Road and 4 lane from Dove Road to Randol Mill in Tarrant County: $7,338,345

5. Upgrade Freeway Facility – Construct Interchange and Construct/Convert Frontage Roads on IH 35 from Near FM 1202 to Near US 82, Etc: $11,000,000

6. To establish the North Texas Transportation Research Consortium, that will study, research, and develop solutions to regional transportation issues that have nationwide applicability: $5,500,000

7. DCTA Bus Fleet Replacement – Denton County, Texas: $4,000,000