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Public Comments Appendix A A–3
Appendix A — Public Comments
Public Involvement Process for 2013-2016 TIP
The public comment period for the Draft 2013-2016 TIP began on February 24, 2012 and concluded on
March 26, 2012. A public meeting was held at H-GAC offices on March 7, 2012 from 5:30 pm – 7:30
pm.
In addition to the public meeting, e-mail, notices, and the H-GAC website was used to
communicate updated information throughout the TIP development process. The website includes a
webpage for the development of the 2013-2016 TIP (http://www.h-gac.com/taq/tip/). This section
contains the Draft 2013-2016 TIP documents, as well as information on the TIP Subcommittee,
development timeline, and links to contact H-GAC staff or make public comments.
During the public comment period, staff received seven (7) comments from citizens and
organizations. A complete listing of all written public comments received along with H-GAC responses is
attached at the end of this appendix. The comments can be summarized as follows:
Summary of Public Comments
• Support/Oppose Specific Projects, Agency Priorities
– SH 249 (4/0)
– US 290 (1/0)
– SH 99 (1/1)
– METRO LRT (1/0)
– Access management implementation (1/0)
– Various local roadways (2/0)
• Document Content
– Poor project descriptions (lack of specificity)
• Policy/Editorial Comments
– Transportation Funding
– Tolling
– Impact Mitigation
• Sponsor Inquiries
The following comments and prepared responses were presented to the Transportation Policy
Council at its April 27, 2012 meeting for its consideration prior to adoption of the 2013-2016 TIP. All
comments received by H-GAC related to specific transportation projects or services were forwarded to
the appropriate local or state agency for their consideration.
Listing of Public Comments
Houston-Galveston Area Council