In 2020, motor vehicle crashes cost the Houston-Galveston area approximately $6.5 billion in injuries, fatalities, and property damage. Traffic safety is one of the top concerns expressed most frequently by our region's residents. The Transportation Policy Council approved a Vision Zero Resolution in October of 2019 with an aspirational goal to end fatalities in the region by 2050. This goal supports the City of Houston, Harris County and Texas Department of Transportation’s Vision Zero goals. 

Under the regional transportation safety program, H-GAC is currently conducting a Transportation Safety Campaign, Teens is the Driver Seat Education, Child Safety Program, Adult Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Education, and Intersection Safety Assessments. 

Staff is requesting authorization to enter into an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for $2,317,500 to continue the regional transportation safety program.

Federal – Surface Transportation Block Grant Funds

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Request adoption of Resolution and authorization to enter into an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the regional transportation safety program; total amount is $2,317,500. (Staff Contact: David Fink)