Regional Public Transportation Coordination Plan (RPTCP 2027-2031)

The Regional Public Transportation Coordination Plan (RPTCP) is a five-year strategic plan required by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for each of the state’s 24 planning regions.

It’s designed to improve coordination among public transportation and human service transportation providers — ensuring that services are more efficient, inclusive, and responsive to community needs.

Here’s a breakdown:

🧭 Purpose

The RPTCP identifies mobility needs, service gaps, and coordination opportunities for transportation-disadvantaged populations — including:

• Seniors

• Individuals with disabilities

• Veterans

• Low-income residents

• Youth and zero-car households

• Residents with limited English proficiency

It aims to improve access to jobs, education, healthcare, and essential services through better planning, coordination, and investment.

⚙️ Key Functions

1. Inventory existing providers and services in the region

2. Assess unmet needs and service gaps

3. Engage the public and stakeholders to understand barriers to mobility

4. Develop goals, strategies, and coordinated projects to address those needs

5. Support eligibility for federal and state funding, such as:

   • FTA Section 5310 (Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities)

   • Other TxDOT and FTA programs that require consistency with a regional plan

🏙️ For the Gulf Coast Region (H-GAC)

• H-GAC serves as the lead coordination agency for TxDOT Planning Region 14, covering the 13-county Gulf Coast region.

• The 2027–2031 RPTCP will guide public transportation coordination efforts across these counties, ensuring that regional mobility strategies align with:

  • The Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) – long-range goals

  • The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) – short-term, fundable projects

🕒 RPTCP Timeline

Last updated: October 2025.