NTTA Ready to “Link the Region” with SH 121
 Officials of the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) presented a “Texas-sized” $3.197 billion check to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and North Central Texas Council of Governments for the right to design, build, operate and maintain State Highway (SH) 121 in Collin, Dallas and Denton counties during a press event in Carrollton on Nov. 30.
NTTA Board Chairman Paul N. Wageman presented the oversized check to Texas Transportation Commission Chairman Ric Williamson, and North Richland Hills Mayor and Chairman of the North Texas Regional Transportation Council (RTC) T. Oscar Trevino, Jr. during a “Linking the Region” event that was held at Carrollton City Hall.
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(Left to right) Paul N. Wageman, Chairman of the NTTA Board of Directors, offered a handshake and presented a “Texas-sized” $3.197 billion check to North Richland Hills Mayor and Regional Transportation Council Chairman Oscar Trevino and Texas Transportation Commission Chairman Ric Williamson on Nov. 30. The presentation occurred during a “Linking the Region” event at Carrollton City Hall. The transfer of the funds will allow the NTTA to design, build, operate and maintain State Highway 121 in Collin, Dallas and Denton counties.
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NTTA Prepares for 81st Texas Legislature
 Even though the last legislative session ended only a few months ago, the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) has already begun preparations for the 81st Texas Legislature.
NTTA Board of Directors Legislative Committee Chair, William W. Meadows, a Tarrant County appointee, has directed staff to prepare interim issues for consideration by the committee.
Negotiations are continuing daily between NTTA and Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) staff to complete the market valuation on State Highway (SH) 161. NTTA has assembled a team of 20 plus subject matter experts who are working with their TxDOT counterparts to negotiate business terms and assumptions. The market valuation process is outlined under SB 792 passed by the 80th Texas Legislature. NTTA’s Board of Directors and staff renewed their commitment to completing the market valuation process in a timely manner.
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Update on Tollway South End Improvements
 Progress continues on the south end of the Dallas North Tollway.
Work on the Cedar Springs Road Bridge will be completed in December. The bridge will then have two lanes in each direction, which will improve the flow of traffic greatly.
In November, crews removed the remainder of the old booths and the Express Lane gantry at the Wycliff Avenue Main Lane Toll Plaza, which haven’t been used since January when the NTTA implemented ZipCash tolling to improve congestion in the area.
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NTTA Working To Improve Ramp Congestion in Plano
 The North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) is working with the City of Plano to provide mobility solutions for current congestion and other mobility issues along the Dallas North Tollway (DNT) corridor in Plano.
In 2006, the NTTA’s traffic engineering consultant studied several possible solutions for improving current conditions along the interchange from the President George Bush Turnpike (PGBT) to the Tollway northbound to Parker Road. The results of the traffic studies led to two key recommendations:
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Trinity Parkway Referendum Fails; Planning Continues
 In early November, Dallas voters said “no” to a referendum halting the Trinity Parkway. That decision means work on the proposed 10-mile toll road extending from the SH 183/IH-35E juncture to US 175/Spur 310 near downtown Dallas will continue. When complete, the Trinity Parkway will provide traffic relief for the IH-30 and IH-35E corridors.
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Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge Update
 The North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) is working cooperatively with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Denton County and the cities of Little Elm, Frisco and Lake Dallas to construct the Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge (LLTB) corridor, an east-west connection between Interstate Highway 35E and the Dallas North Tollway. This 13.8-mile long corridor project consists of eight sections, including the bridge that is under construction by the NTTA.
The NTTA is currently redesigning retaining walls and pavement in the toll plaza area to accommodate modifications needed for all-electronic toll collection.
NTTA crews also recently observed a major milestone in the construction of the LLTB. The first set of bridge beams were hung on Oct. 25. The hanging of bridge beams is a major step in the construction of a bridge because it is the foundation over which the roadway will be constructed and it is the first visible sign of the connecting of several points that will eventually reach completely across the lake.
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TollTags Can Now Be Used at D/FW Express Parking – Just in Time for the Holidays
 TollTag customers can now use their TollTag as an easy and convenient way to pay for Express Parking in addition to terminal and pass-through parking at D/FW International Airport.
Express Parking at D/FW Airport includes pick-up/drop-off at your vehicle, free bottled water and newspapers, shuttle van service to and from all terminals and easy-to-locate drop-off areas at the lower level of each terminal. The cost for Express Parking is $10-$11 per day.
Located at the north and south ends of the airport, this new parking option adds to the convenience for TollTag customers including D/FW Airport, Love Field and toll roads throughout the state of Texas.
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NTTA Receives Environmental Star of Excellence
NTTA was recognized as a 2007 Environmental Star of Excellence Award winner by the City of Plano Commercial Recycling program. This program recognizes businesses and organizations that take an active role to support environmental stewardship, reduce waste, divert resource, increase recycling and educate employees and the community. Scott Foster, NTTA’s Building Special Projects Manager, who implemented the program, accepted the award on behalf of the agency.
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More Cities Added as Third Party Vendors
 The NTTA is committed to working through its third party vendor program to improve mobility throughout North Texas.
Through the program, north Texas municipalities within Collin, Dallas, Denton and Tarrant counties distribute TollTags to their citizens through their water desks and other locations. In addition to serving its citizens by making it easy and convenient to sign up for a TollTag, the city benefits from the program financially. Cities currently distributing TollTags are:
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NTTA Closed for Holidays
 The NTTA Customer Service Center, TollTag office and Administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Dec. 24 and Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007 in observance of the Christmas holiday.
All NTTA toll roads and main lane and ramp plazas will be open during the holiday.
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