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Regional Infrastructure and Development Mission: To ensure the regional transportation system and infrastructure supports quality economic growth and an improved community that is supportive of business, while maintaining livability in Central Texas.

Contacts:
Beth Ann Ray, Vice President Regional Infrastructure, 512.322.5693
Jeremy Martin, Sr. Vice President, Government Relations, 512.322.5630.

Vice Chair, Regional Infrastructure & Development
Patrick Flynn
President
Flynn Construction, Inc

Policy Position Statements

Each year, the Chamber membership through volunteer committees recommend various position statements and resolutions to the Board of Directors regarding important issues and projects impacting the business community. Below are the Board approved positions since 2005 relating to regional infrastructure development.

06.26.08—Capital Metro Fare Increase (pdf <1MB)

08.23.07—CAMPO TIP Amendments (pdf <1MB)

07.13.05—Name SH 130 for Congressman Jake Pickle (pdf <1MB)

3.24.05—CAMPO 2030 Plan (pdf <1MB)

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Transportation 101

This two and half hour forum was offered to Chamber members interested in learning which agencies are responsible for addressing congestion in the region, obstacles and solutions. Below is the agenda and copies of the presentations from the forum.

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Transportation 201

This forum focused on the transportation financial crisis and how regional transportation projects are funded and funding trends and challenges. Below are the agenda, speaker bios and copies of the presentations from the forum.

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Issues Documents & Presentations

From time to time, Chamber committees or staff develop informational documents for the membership. Occasionally guest speakers for the Chamber Board or Committees provide handouts or power point presentations. Below are recent materials and presentations related to infrastructure.

01.14.10—City of Austin Urban Rail Presentation (pdf 1.19 MB)
11.05.09—Austin Area Freight Presentation (pdf 5.12 MB)
08.07.08—Austin-San Antonio Freight Rail Presentation (pdf 1.65 MB)
06.05.08—City of Austin Bicycle and Pedestrian Update (pdf <1 MB)
05.01.08—Mobility Authority Presentation (pdf <1 MB)
04.03.08—Austin-San Antonio Commuter Rail District update (pdf 5.4 MB)
03.06.08— Cap Metro Dillo Task Force (pdf <1 MB)
02.07.08—Cap Metro Market Study Presentation
12.06.07—TXDOT Bridge Presentation (pdf 2.25 MB)
05.03.07—Capital Metro Commuter Rail Update (pdf <1 MB)
05.03.07—Capital Metro Financial Update (pdf <1 MB)
04.05.07—Sustainable City Presentation – Cid Galindo (pdf 14 MB)
12.21.06—Chamber Recommendations to CAMPO (pdf < 1 MB)
06.22.06—DAA Presentation on Downtown Development (pdf 1.5 MB)
06.21.06—Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority Presentation to Austin 50 (pdf 1.3 MB)
06.15.06—Texas Aviation Association Presentation (pdf <1 MB)
05.11.06 —CAMPO Land Use Presentation (pdf 3 MB)
04.13.06 —Trans Texas Corridor — 35 Update (pdf 1.57 MB)
04.06.06 —Capital Metro Future Connections (pdf 3 MB)
03.23.06 —Transportation Funding Crisis(pdf 3 MB)
03.09.06 —TXDOT Update on Texas and Central Texas Freight Studies (pdf <1 MB)
11.10.05—SH 130 Report (pdf 1.13MB)
11.10.05—SH 130 Update (pdf 1.8MB)
10.13.05—Austin-San Antonio Commuter Rail District Update (pdf 3.65MB)
09.08.05—Capital Metro All Systems Go! Update (pdf 2.50MB)

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Calendar of Transportation Events

Attend a meeting, advocate for transportation improvements and funding, and stay up-to-date on transportation related issues in Central Texas!

CAMPO 2035 Plan- Transportation Policy Board VOTE
Monday, May 24, 2010, 6:00- 8:00 pm
Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, Room 3.102
Red River and Dean Keeton
Austin, TX 78723

Transportation Leadership Luncheon Series
Guest Speaker: Commissioner Fred Underwood
Tuesday, May 25, 2010, 11:30- 1:00 pm
Witte Museum, Prassel Auditorium, 3801 Broadway
San Antonio, TX 78209
If you are interested in attending or sponsoring this event, please contact Leslie Harlan at lharlan@samcoinc.org or by calling (210) 688-4407 ext. 11.

Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority Board Meeting
Wednesday, May 26, 9:30- 12:00 pm
301 Congress Ave, Seminar Room #360
Austin, TX

Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority Board Meeting
Wednesday, May 26, 9:30- 12:00 pm
301 Congress Ave, Seminar Room #360
Austin, TX

CAMPO Technical Advisory Committee
Wednesday, May 26, 2010, 2:00- 4:00 pm
One Texas Center, 3rd floor Training Room 325
505 Barton Springs Rd.
Austin, TX 78704

Austin Chamber of Commerce Transportation Committee Meeting
Thursday, June 3, 2010, 4:00- 5:30 pm
Austin Chamber of Commerce
210 Barton Springs Rd
Austin, TX 78704
Contact: 512.322.5693
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Annual InterCity Visit

A key benefit that the Chamber offers its membership is exposure to best practices and lessons learned in other communities about issues also impacting Central Texas.

2009 InterCity Visit to Phoenix, AZ

2008 InterCity Visit to Vancouver, British Columbia

2007 InterCity Visit to San Diego, CA

2006 InterCity Visit to Portland, OR

2005 InterCity Visit to Denver, CO
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2009 Priority Issues
  • Secure legislative authority for local jurisdictions to hold elections to increase regional transportation funding.
  • Improve the collection and analysis of traffi c data to reduce congestion and improve mobility.
  • Host annual InterCity visit providing Chamber members the opportunity to network with community leaders and learn regional best practices.
  • Monitor implications of possible non-attainment designation of Travis County in 2010 by the Environmental Protection Agency.
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