The Brief

TxDOT has released its Texas Statewide Multimodal Transit Plan 2050, focused on creating expanded transit options beyond highways to prepare for 40% population growth.

The plan, called "transformative" by advocates, aims to create a statewide route and hub network connecting urban and rural areas across Texas.

The announcement comes amid uncertainty for North Texas transit, as several major suburbs, including Plano and Irving, are holding special elections to potentially withdraw from DART.

DALLAS - TxDOT calls it a "Texas plan" not a "TxDOT plan."

The plan calls for more transportation options to connect the state of Texas and keep up with population growth.

The forward-thinking initiative comes at a time of uncertainty for public transit in North Texas, as several citie

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