Dr. Bill Stockton, TTI’s Executive Associate Director, described for the Committee on March 22, 2012, the efforts underway responding to the Legislature’s mandate for relief in the State’s top 50 congested corridors and prioritization of $300 million set aside for that relief. Additional information on the status of the efforts for establishing mobility investment priorities under TxDOT Budget Rider 42 can be found in the article “TTI Has Major Role in State Congestion Relief Proposals.” — Stockton PowerPoint presentation — Video of Stockton testimony (begins 1 hour and 31 minutes into the recording)
2030 Report Research Findings
April 3, 2012 - Leave a Comment
Dr. David Ellis, TTI Research Scientist, provided an overview to the Committee on March 22, 2012, about the findings of the 2030 Committee appointed by the Transportation Commission Chair. He concentrated the remarks on efforts in 2010-2011 that culminated in ”2030 Committee: It’s About Time: Investing in Transportation to Keep Texas Economically Competitive” released in March 2011. That report, and the previous one identifying Texas Transportation Needs released in February 2009, can be found at: http://texas2030committee.tamu.edu. — Video of Ellis testimony (begins 1 hour and 5 minutes into the recording)
Summary of the 82nd Legislative Session
July 1, 2011 - Leave a Comment
This document is a summary of official Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) testimony, response to legislative requests, and transportation bills of interest passed.
Texas Transportation Institute-Summary of the 82nd Legislative SessionVehicle Mileage Fees: Update on Research Initiatives
May 8, 2011 - Leave a Comment
“Vehicle Mileage Fees: Update on Research Initiatives” by Ginger Goodin of TTI and Ben Pierce of Battelle — April 28, 2011. Vehicle Mileage Fees testimony PowerPoint
Testimony on the Electric Motor Vehicle Mileage Fee Pilot Program
April 8, 2011 - Leave a Comment
Resource witness testimony by Ginger Goodin, TTI Senior Research Engineer on HB 1669 – Relating to the establishment of an electric motor vehicle mileage fee pilot program by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.
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Ginger Goodin testimony [MP3 audio]
Testimony on Texting While Driving
April 8, 2011 - 1 Comment
Dr. Joel Cooper, a TTI Assistant Research Scientist specializing in distracted driving research, provided resource information to the Committee as it dealt with several bills dealing with texting while driving — March 16, 2011.
Distracted Driving
Dr. Joel Cooper, a TTI Assistant Research Scientist specializing in distracted driving research, responded to questions of the Committee as it considered several bills dealing with texting while driving (including CSHB 243, CSHB 37, and HB 287) — March 9, 2011.
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Joel Cooper introduction [MP3] | Joel Cooper testimony [MP3]
Testimony on Ignition Interlock Devices
March 25, 2011 - Leave a Comment
A presentation about the use of ignition interlock devices, and how they are used to address the problem of driving while intoxicated by Dr. Melissa Walden on March 22, 2011.
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Melissa Walden testimony [MP3 audio]
Interlock Testimony by Dr. Melissa Walden
Briefings for Legislative Staff
March 8, 2011 - Leave a Comment
December 11, 2010
Ginger Goodin and Trey Baker’s briefing on TTI’s exploratory study on vehicle mileage fees in Texas.
Briefings for Legislative Staff
March 8, 2011 - Leave a Comment
December 11, 2010
Dr. David Ellis briefs legislative staff on the basic structure of highway funding.
Joint Committee Meeting of the Senate Finance Committee and the Senate Transportation and Homeland Security Committee
March 8, 2011 - Leave a Comment
May 26, 2010
Testimony on state population projections and the effect on vehicle miles traveled, projected fuel efficiencies, impact on fuel tax revenues, and construction commodity prices by Dr. David Ellis.
Ellis testimony audio [MP3]; Ellis testimony text [PDF]
