North Central Texas Council of Governments
Also known as: NCTCOG
Mention Frequency
Topic Distribution
Topics
Roles
Related Entities
Location
View network map
Loading network map…
Activity Timeline
July 2026
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
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
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
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
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
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
April 2026
A press release previewing the April 28 Fort Worth City Council work session and regular meeting, which includes presentations on economic development agreements and transit projects as well as multiple action items accepting grants for library services, rental assistance, park improvements, opioid response, and emergency preparedness.
Work session, city council meeting preview for Tuesday, April 28
Fort Worth Park & Recreation will hold the official groundbreaking for the Bomber Spur Trail on April 23 at North Z Boaz Park, a multi-use pedestrian and cycling trail along a historic WWII-era rail corridor that served the Consolidated Aircraft Corp. bomber plant.
From bombers to bicycles: Historic corridor becomes new trail
City Green Space Initiatives manager Allison Docker briefed councilmembers on the Good Natured Greenspace Initiative, reporting that 3,400 of a targeted 10,000 additional acres of open space have been secured, with the Open Space Conservation Program having acquired or progressed 693 acres and a bond election under consideration for future funding.
Council update focuses on critical role of Fort Worth’s green spaces
The North Texas FIFA World Cup Organizing Committee and NCTCOG unveiled a regional transportation plan for FIFA World Cup 2026, detailing how fans will move across the Dallas-Fort Worth area to venues including Dallas Stadium in Arlington and the FIFA Fan Festival at Fair Park.
Organizers unveil FIFA World Cup transportation plan