Regional Transportation Planning
Summary
The MPO is updating its long-range plans and four-year project lists to account for rising construction costs and the expansion of the planning area into Callahan County.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 13
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Operational funding and fare collection updates impact CityLink's transit budget.
Public transit riders, particularly individuals relying on demand-response and fixed-route accessibility features, will benefit from service enhancements.
Low-income riders who rely on the service and may face increased financial strain.
Mentions & discussions (15)
Citizen’s Advisory Board for People with Disabilities - Sep 8, 2026
CityLink will present recent ridership numbers, showing increases in demand response and fixed-route services, alongside updates to payment methods, routing, and SPARE integration.
Airport Development Board - Jul 22, 2026
High demand during holiday weekends has led to overflow parking issues, which the airport is addressing by designing a new employee parking lot.
Metropolitan Planning Organization (Mpo) - Jun 11, 2026
The MPO is updating its long-range plans and four-year project lists to account for rising construction costs and the expansion of the planning area into Callahan County.
Metropolitan Planning Organization (Mpo) - Feb 17, 2026
The MPO is prioritizing a $6 million safety project at the Waldrop Interchange, which is expected to reduce crashes significantly compared to the previously planned Pine Street project.
Airport Development Board - Jan 14, 2026
A new access road, the Bonanza Drive extension, is moving forward to improve airport connectivity. The project is fully funded by federal grants, so it won't cost local taxpayers.
City Council - Nov 6, 2025
A resident requested traffic calming measures, specifically a solar-powered chevron sign, due to frequent accidents on a dangerous curve.
Airport Development Board - Oct 8, 2025
A new access road is being planned to improve traffic flow to the airport. The board approved a simplified agreement with TxDOT to get this project moving.
Citizen’s Advisory Board for People with Disabilities - Sep 9, 2025
The city is proposing a two-year fare increase to help fund better driver pay and service improvements.
City Council - Jun 12, 2025
Disabled residents and healthcare workers reported that the city's paratransit service is unreliable, causing patients to miss critical medical appointments like dialysis.
Board of Adjustment - Mar 11, 2025
CityLink is struggling with a driver shortage, which is causing delays for riders. They are actively hiring to try and fix the issue.
City Council - Jan 31, 2025
The city is considering paid parking in downtown lots to increase turnover, but business owners are concerned it might drive customers away.
Airport Development Board - Jan 22, 2025
The airport terminal is aging and struggling with capacity. A $70 million plan would modernize the facility, but the city needs to figure out how to pay for it.
Citizen’s Advisory Board for People with Disabilities - Jan 14, 2025
Riders are concerned about the reliability of CityLink paratransit services, specifically regarding on-time performance and the difficulty of managing account balances.
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