TxDOT Road Plan for Kendall, Atascosa Lacks Project Details | The Locally Times
After March public meetings for a 2027-2030 rural road plan, TxDOT records lack a list of targeted roads or a summary of resident feedback.
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) held two public meetings in March 2026 to gather input for its 2027-2030 Rural Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) for Kendall and Atascosa counties. The four-year plan will direct transportation projects in the region. The records state the purpose of the meetings, which offered virtual and in-person options, was to gather community input for the development of the RTIP. ## Project Details Remain Undisclosed Official meeting notices and records do not contain a list of specific roads, highways, or bridges being evaluated for the 2027-2030 RTIP. This lack of specificity prevented residents attending the meetings from seeing a list of potential projects that could affect their properties, commutes, or businesses. The public records also do not contain a summary of the feedback, questions, or concerns raised by residents during the March meetings. Available documentation does not outline the process by which TxDOT will weigh and incorporate public input, leaving no clear way for the public to track the influence of their participation on the final plan. ## Next Steps and Timeline Unclear The public record also shows jurisdictional confusion. Meeting notices for the Kendall and Atascosa county projects were published by the TxDOT Austin District, yet the documents state the projects fall under the purview of the San Antonio District. Available records do not clarify the relationship between the two districts for these programs. The documents do not specify a timeline for the RTIP planning and approval process. Records do not indicate when a draft project list will be released for public review or when the final 2027-2030 RTIP will be approved, leaving residents without a timeline for more information on local transportation projects.