The East Branch - Public and Agency Involvement

Public & Agency Involvement
Public and agency participation are critical elements of The East Branch project. The process will involve individuals, neighborhoods, community and special interest groups, agency representatives, and policy leaders.

Meetings and activities will be scheduled to coincide with project milestones. The following goals will guide the public and agency involvement program:

Inform, educate, and actively involve agencies and the public.
Create opportunities for early and continuing community and agency participation in the decision-making process.
Maintain accountability, credibility, and responsibility throughout the study.
Include traditionally underserved and under-represented groups in the process.
Strive for consensus among competing interests.

Public participation will guide the project development process. However, TxDOT, in coordination with the Federal Highway Administration, will have the final decision-making responsibility.

Public Involvement Opportunities
Opportunities for active participation from the public will be provided throughout the study.

Public Meetings and Hearings – Five Open Houses with accompanying Public Meetings/Hearings are planned. Click here if you would like to receive a notice for the next Public Meeting/Hearing. You can also check the events calendar on this website.
Project Newsletter – Four editions of a project newsletter will be published to help keep you informed of the project development, progress and the dates, time, and locations of future Public Meetings. Click here if you would like to be added to the mailing list to receive the next newsletter.
Project Informational Packet – Project informational packets have been developed to help promote and initiate awareness for the project. These packets have been distributed to various locations within the project corridor such as city/town offices, chambers of commerce, local libraries, and retail/office sites.
Presentations - The study team will make presentations to various community organizations upon request. If you would like a presentation about The East Branch, please email (link).
Project Display/Kiosk - A portable project kiosk will be on display at public locations within the project study area to help people remain informed about the project’s existence, purpose, need, and progress. If you would like the kiosk displayed at your business or building for minimum one (1) month duration, please e-mail (link).

Mailing List
Click here if you would like to be added to the mailing list to receive the next newsletter and notification of Public Meetings/Hearings.

Contact Us
For The East Branch study to succeed, we need to hear from you! Your questions, concerns, issues and feedback will help us adjust to better meet your needs. Send us your written comments regarding the study:

By mail:
The East Branch Project
Athena Bolton,
Carter & Burgess, Inc.
7950 Elmbrook Drive
Dallas, Texas 75247

Texas Department of Transportation
Dallas District
P.O. Box 133067
Dallas, Texas 75313-3067

Or use our Comments Form.