Texas Statewide Multimodal Transit Plan

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The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has released a draft of the Statewide Multimodal Transit Plan, signaling a shift in Texas mobility strategy to address the state's projected population growth and rising transit demand. The plan outlines the need for expanded public transit service in rural and smaller urban areas, proposes more interconnected travel between major metros such as Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, and explores both traditional and high-speed rail options to improve intercity travel. The plan also highlights the necessity of extending regular transit service to cities with populations over 10,000 and estimates a minimum of $30 billion in capital investment and at least $5 billion annually to operate the expanded transit network.