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Government Affairs May 2008 Update
Legislative Update
The North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) continues to develop its legislative program for the 81st Texas Legislature. Under the direction of Committee Chairman and Tarrant County appointee, William W. Meadows, the Committee will meet soon to hear briefings on local and federal initiatives, as well as interim activity at the state level. The Committee, including members Dr. Bob... more »
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Southwest Parkway Impasse May Require Action Before Federal Board
In its effort to improve mobility in Tarrant County, specifically by building the Southwest Parkway project, the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) and its partners have held a series of meeting over the last two months with officials from Union Pacific Railroad (UPPR). The project partners discussed outstanding design... more »
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NTTA Assumes Toll Collection for SH 121
 On April 5, the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) assumed responsibility for toll collection on the portion of State Highway (SH) 121 currently open to traffic from Denton Tap Road to old Denton... more » |
NTTA Launches Business Outreach Program
To strengthen ties to local communities and provide valuable information to customers and stakeholders, the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) recently began an initiative to serve as members of area chambers within the NTTA.... more »
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Holiday Closure
The NTTA Customer Service Center, TollTag and Administrative offices will be closed on Saturday, May 24, 2008 and Monday, May 26, 2008 in observance of Memorial Day.
All NTTA toll roads, main lanes and ramp plazas will be open during the holiday. |
South End of Tollway Improvements Progressing
The last portion of the Dallas North Tollway’s Wycliff Avenue Main Lane Plaza, a lone toll booth, was demolished the first week in April. That portion of the 32-mileTollway was opened to traffic in June 1968. more » |
Leadership Profile: Clayton Howe
Clayton Howe serves as the Assistant Executive Director of Operations for the North Texas Tollway Authority. Since his promotion to this position in 2007, he is responsible for all aspects of NTTA operations including oversight of customer service, maintenance... more »
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Agency Actions Reinforce Responsible Stewardship
The North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) newly established System Finance and Audit Committee met in early April, unveiling the committee’s charter and introducing the recently hired Internal... more »
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Lanes to open on SH 121 to Ease Congestion
The North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) is working with the Texas Department of Transportation to open one lane in each direction on State Highway (SH) 121 at Preston Road in Collin... more » |
NTTA Leadership Can Be Seen…
Rick Herrington, NTTA’s Deputy Executive Director, will be a panelist at the Urban Land Institute’s Spring Conference on May 8. |
Toll Tag Sign Up Locations Added
The availability of TollTags throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area continues to grow as the NTTA looks for new locations for customers to sign-up for and receive a TollTag. more » |
Top 10 Violators as of April 4, 2008
In an ongoing effort to collect money owed in tolls and fees, the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) is releasing the list of its top 10 violators. more » |
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