1. TxDOT’S
THOROUGHFARE
TRANSFER
PROGRAM
City Council Workshop
September 12, 2013

2. Background
 On August 13th TxDOT introduced a
Thoroughfare Transfer Program.
 State owned thoroughfares that function as local
streets were to be transferred to the local
government.
 Right-of-way
 Pavement & Pavement Markings
 Traffic Signs
 Drainage Infrastructure

3. Background
 Local government would be responsible for
capital improvements and the operation &
maintenance.
 Rehabilitation & Reconstruction
 Expansion & Grade Separations
 Permitting
 Franchise Agreements
 Details about the program and the process for
transferring the streets were limited.

4. Thoroughfares Under
Consideration

5. Proposed Program
 Meeting of the Texas Transportation
Commission on August 29th provided
clarification.
 Program is voluntary, not mandatory.
 One-time funds for maintenance may be available
from TxDOT if a thoroughfare is transferred.
 Staff is scheduled to meet with TxDOT in the
near future to continue discussing this program.