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Say ‘Good-bye’ to the Trans-Texas Corridor and ‘Hello’ to I-69 I-369 Signs Unveiled in Texarkana Celebration
Although Judge Thompson says it’s impossible to put a bow on the completion of Interstate 69 in Texas, lawmakers still need to find funding solutions, soon. “Texas has a narrow window of time to get things done, and the federal government is not having a lot of success in Congress. All we have done and lobbied for is innovative ways of funding. The gas tax is not going to get changed…how do we fund transportation? Somehow, we’ve got to come up with the money. There’s no painless way to do it. Hopefully, we find the fairest and most economic way.” The gas tax, as mentioned, has not been raised in over 20 years in Texas and available funding, as well as options for additional funding are limited. So where is the money going to come from? Better yet, where should the money come from?
If you would like to follow along with the latest developments and join the Alliance for I-69, visit their website at www.i69texasalliance.com. If you are looking for a comprehensive list of all the ongoing transportation projects in Texas, visit www.transportationadvocatesoftexas.org.
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