Request for Memorandum of Understanding Between Texas Central - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

TPC Meeting October 26, 2018

Request for Memorandum of Understanding Between Texas Central Railway on the Houston-Galveston Metropolitan Planning Organization

Proposed Project

▪Privately owned and operated ▪Connects Dallas and Houston via Bryan/College Station in 90 minutes ▪240 mph service every 30 minutes ▪$15B estimated cost with no federal or state funding

Current Status

▪Final Environmental Impact Statement expected in 2019 with construction beginning soon after ▪Right of Way acquisition and design in progress ▪Texas Central continues to finalize plans and coordinate with transportation agencies and local governments

Why MOU?

▪Support coordination of planning, development and operation of this High Speed Rail service ▪City of Houston and Gulf Coast Rail District entered into MOU’s in 2016

MOU Tasks

▪No exchange of funding ▪Coordination on siting and planning activities ▪Interconnectivity of HSR station to other transit facilities and destinations ▪Incorporate HSR in RTP

TPC Information Item

▪ Should staff create an MOU for H-GAC? ▪ Request comments and feedback ▪ Development of H-GAC MOU ▪ Seek TPC approval in future meeting