Congressman Michael C. Burgess hosted the 1st Annual 26th Congressional District Transportation Summit at Texas Woman's University in Denton, Texas. House Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Don Young (R-AK) was the special guest. In addition to Congressman Burgess' remarks, local tranportation officials provided presentations:
North Central Texas Council of Governments: Michael Morris, Transportation Director
Denton County: John Polster, Transportation Consultant, Denton County
Tarrant County: Glen Whitley, Commissioner, Tarrant County Commission
Collin County: Ron Harris, Judge
Why the summit was convened: The increase in traffic and congestion over the past three decades is a result of unpredictable population and employment growth experienced in North Texas. With ever-increasing demands on our transportation system for both local mobility and international trade transportation improvements, it is essential that North Texas’ voice be heard in Washington, DC, as the Congress considers the future of our nation's surface transportation systems. Chairman Don Young will be our guest as we learn about the transportation infrastructure successes and needs in the 26th District. The Chairman will also discuss the importance of the transportation reauthorization bill to Texas.