On February 12, 2013, Dr. David Ellis, TTI Research Scientist and Manager of the TTI Infrastructure Investment Analysis Program, provided testimony to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Articles VI, VII, and VIII. He responded to a request to address the current status of Texas transportation infrastructure, specifically as it relates to highways; projected Texas transportation needs; and potential future transportation funding solutions. Oral remarks were reflective of the written statement: Dr. Ellis’ Testimony. Video of testimony (.ram file) presented by Dr. Ellis (begins at 1 hour and 27 minutes into the recording of the afternoon session that began at 1:30 p.m.).
The Current Status of Texas Transportation Infrastructure (Ellis Testimony)
February 13, 2013 - Leave a Comment
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)
Gas Tax Facts Brochure
March 9, 2011 - Leave a Comment
Gas Tax Facts—Texas Transportation and Your Fuel Tax Dollars
A brochure developed under the direction of the House Transportation Committee Chairman Joe Pickett, with assistance from TTI.
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]
