Regional Transportation Plan 2050

Transportation Conformity

Transportation Conformity is a process that ensures transportation plans and projects will not worsen air pollution or interfere with efforts to meet federal air quality standards.

For the Houston-Galveston region, transportation conformity is especially important because the area has been identified as not meeting some federal air quality standards. Before transportation projects can receive federal funding, major PROJECTS that can impact air quality must be analyzed to demonstrate that the region's transportation plans support clean air goals and comply with federal regulations.

These major PROJECTS are called Regionally Significant Projects. By conducting air quality conformity analyses, H-GAC helps ensure that transportation investments improve mobility while protecting public health, maintaining compliance with the Clean Air Act, and preserving eligibility for federal transportation funding.

REGIONALLY SIGNIFICANT AIR QUALITY CONFORMITY LIST

Check out proposed transportation projects for the RTP2050!

(Use the link to explore the project map )

About the Call for Projects Public Comment Period (Ended)

The Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) Call for Projects (CFP) is the process through which public agencies submit transportation projects for consideration and evaluation for inclusion in the RTP2050. Your feedback has been received and will help to prioritize transportation projects and programs for the region. You may continue to explore the proposed projects for the region.

Explore RTP2050 Proposed Projects

1. Click the link to enter the comment portal. No account is necessary.
2. Use the Map feature in the right pane to scroll or zoom to the desired area of interest.
3. Click a project on the map to view its details.

Click here to view proposed projects!

What is the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP)?

As the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), H-GAC must develop and update a Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). This plan helps guide major transportation projects for the next 20 years or more.

H-GAC is responsible for regional transportation planning in the eight-county Houston-Galveston area. This region includes more than 7.2 million people across Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, and Waller counties.

The most recent version of the RTP, the 2045 RTP Update and the 2045 RTP Update Amendment, included:

• Nearly $109 billion in transportation investments
• More than 750 projects to enhance mobility and infrastructure
• Projects supported by 63 local public agencies

The RTP outlines the region’s transportation vision, goals, and investment strategies. It also describes:

• What our transportation system looks like today
• What we want it to look like in the future
• How we’ll reach those goals with specific projects

Why It Matters

Public input is a key part of developing the RTP2050. H-GAC is gathered feedback through multiple rounds of public meetings. Public feedback included an RTP visioning survey, interactive mapping exercises, and more. These efforts helped ensure the plan reflects the needs and priorities of the community because it's your plan, my plan, our plan.

The Vision and Goals of the RTP2050

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