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North Central Texas Council of Governments

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15 mentions across 12 events

Also known as: NCTCOG

A voluntary association of local governments serving a 16-county region of North Central Texas, including the Dallas-Fort Worth area. NCTCOG coordinates planning, transportation, and regional development initiatives for over 230 member governments including counties, cities, school districts, and special districts.
12 eventsLast active Tracked since $200K city spending

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transportation (9)
governance (7)
grant (5)
public safety (5)
development (5)
budget (4)
policy (4)
appointment (3)
parks (2)
environment (1)

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mentioned (14)
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Location

616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, TX 76011·Show on Google Maps ↗
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September 2026

Resolutions

Appoints primary and alternate members and representatives to the North Central Texas Council of Governments' Regional Transportation Council.

…rnate Members and Representatives to the Regional Transportation Council of the North Central Texas Council of Governments

Planning & Zoning - Consent Items

Council is asked to adopt a resolution authorizing the physical closure of a portion of Hawks Landing Road north of West Bonds Ranch Road, to take effect when a railroad bridge project begins in 2029. TxDOT requires approval now to finalize engineering plans.

…area in conjunction with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) as shown in the attached presentation. The physical closure of the roa…

August 2026

Press Release

Trinity Metro broke ground on the TRE Double-Track Project, adding approximately 2.5 miles of second mainline track between Fort Worth Central Station and Trinity Lakes Station. The project aims to improve Trinity Railway Express reliability, capacity and regional mobility.

Trinity Metro breaks ground on TRE Double-Track Project

July 2026

Press Release

The City of Fort Worth and NCTCOG launched a pilot program Aug. 1 to reduce excessive speeding, with Fort Worth police increasing nighttime enforcement on Loop 820 and Interstate Highway 30 from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. The pilot is part of the Regional Transportation Council's $57 million safety program, of which $7 million was allocated to speeding reduction efforts.

City of Fort Worth, NCTCOG launch effort to reduce excessive speeding

June 2026

Resolutions

Resolution appointing a member to the North Central Texas Council of Governments Executive Board.

Appointing a Member to the North Central Texas Council of Governments Executive Board

Press Release

Mayor Mattie Parker was elected to the North Central Texas Council of Governments executive board during its 60th annual General Assembly, joining a new slate of regional officers for 2026-2027.

Mayor Parker named to NCTCOG executive board

Award Of Contract Consent

Ratifies and accepts a federal grant subaward of up to $2,000,000 from NCTCOG/FEMA for FIFA World Cup public safety funding, authorizes an interlocal agreement with NCTCOG, and adopts an appropriation ordinance.

(ALL) Ratify Application for, and Authorize Acceptance of, a Federal Grant Subaward from the North Central Texas Council of Governments through the Federal Emergency Management Agency in an Amount Up

Award Of Contract Consent
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Ratifies and accepts a federal grant subaward of up to $2,000,000 from NCTCOG/FEMA for FIFA World Cup public safety funding, authorizes an interlocal agreement with NCTCOG, and adopts an appropriation ordinance.

(ALL) Ratify Application for, and Authorize Acceptance of, a Federal Grant Subaward from the North Central Texas Council of Governments through the Federal Emergency Management Agency in an Amount Up

General Consent

Ratifies grant applications and authorizes acceptance of a Safe Streets for All federal grant (up to $25,000,000) from the U.S. Department of Transportation and a Technology Project Identification Framework reimbursement agreement (up to $2,129,000) with the North Central Texas Council of Governments for safety, technology, and operational improvements to the East Berry Street Corridor from I-35 to Miller Avenue.

…he Technology Project Identification Framework Reimbursement Agreement with the North Central Texas Council of Governments, in an Amount Up to $2,129,000.00 for Safety, Technology and Operational Improv…

May 2026

Press Release

The Infrastructure and Growth Committee received briefings from Transportation & Public Works and TxDOT on short- to long-range capital transportation programs, including a completed High-Speed Rail Economic Impact Study with Arlington examining connections to Houston and San Antonio-Laredo, with next steps seeking NCTCOG support through NEPA processes for key rail corridors.

Planners talk transportation needs in Fort Worth and the region