Commissioners got an earful about stealth toll road plan
Here's an initial report on today's Commissioners Court meeting from KHOU-11:
The Harris County Commissioners Court Tuesday heard from residents who are demanding more input on toll road proposal projects.
Commissioners are considering at least five new toll roads over the next five years.
It would cost more than $2 billion dollars and include a Hardy Toll Road extension, segments of the Grand Parkway and a Brazoria County toll road.
But some residents say there should be public meetings before any vote is taken.
Commissioners responded that residents with concerns are welcome at any meeting to voice those concerns.
That is a standard response from commissioners; however, commissioners have a track record of not listening to public input. They just build whatever, whenever.
As for government agencies not providing advance notice online, blogHOUSTON commenter rorschach has posted on his blog an open letter to Texas AG Greg Abbott, asking for some requirement in that direction.
UPDATE: Here's KUHF-88.7's coverage:
County officials say they've given plenty of notice and have gone out of their way to inform the public about meetings and progress regarding toll road corridors. Harris County Judge Robert Eckels says the toll road issue should come as no surprise to anyone who has been paying attention. "There was nothing today that has not been available to the public for years and that will not continue to be made public about these specific projects," says Eckels.
Harris County Commissioner El Franco Lee says responsibility falls on both sides, and it's likely the county will review its process of notifying the public about issues such as additional toll roads.
Posted by Anne Linehan @ 06/21/05 03:11 PM | Print |
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