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Transportation Planning

DETCOG proudly supports the Deep East Texas Rural Transportation Planning Organization by providing essential administrative services, helping to shape the future of transportation in our region.

Deep East Texas RTPO

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DETCOG provides vital administrative support for

the Deep East Texas Rural Transportation Planning

Organization (RTPO), working hand in hand with

the Texas Department of Transportation District

Offices in Lufkin and Beaumont to set priorities

for highway projects that drive progress across

our region.

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Regional Transit Plan

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DETCOG leads the development of our region's 5-year

Transit Plan, which integrates data from current transit

providers, employers, and census information. This plan

prioritizes the needs of elderly residents, individuals with

disabilities, and veterans, ensuring that our goals reflect the

needs of our community.

5-Year Regional Transit Plan
 

Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A)

DETCOG has received $960,000 in federal funding to study roadway safety across Deep East Texas. This funding will help us identify problem areas, work with local communities, and develop a plan that makes our region eligible for future safety improvement projects. The goal is to reduce serious crashes and save lives on our roads.

Why This Matters for Deep East Texas​

Many of our roads are rural, with higher speeds and longer travel distances. This federal funding allows DETCOG to take a closer look at where serious crashes are happening and work with local communities to identify practical ways to make our roads safer.

This planning effort helps our region prepare for future safety projects and compete for additional funding to address local needs.

Using Data to Improve Road Safety

Crash data helps us understand patterns and trends across the region. By studying where serious crashes occur, DETCOG and local partners can focus planning efforts on areas where safety improvements may have the greatest impact.

What Happens Next

The information shown here will be used as part of a larger regional safety planning effort. DETCOG will work with counties, cities, TxDOT, and the public to develop a safety action plan that identifies priorities and positions local governments to pursue future funding for roadway safety improvements.

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