TxDOT Outreach Event Oct. 24 in Yoakum

TxDOT is hosting an outreach event Monday, Oct. 24, 2022 to gather input for future accessibility improvements as outlined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This event is part of a statewide initiative to promote awareness and gain feedback from the public on ADA issues related to the state highway system. TxDOT representatives will discuss the department’s ADA process. In conjunction with this meeting, TxDOT will also provide an overview of the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TA Set-Aside) Program and the 2023 Call for projects. The TA Set-Aside program provides funding for non-motorized modes of transportation across the state, including bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure.

The ADA Awareness Event on Monday, Oct. 24, will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. at theYoakum District Office – Training Room A, located at 403 Huck St.,Yoakum, TX 77995. The public is invited to visit with the team members, ask questions, and share comments on ADA designs. The open house will begin at 4 p.m. followed by a presentation at 4:30 p.m. For more information and special accommodation requests, contact Lucea’n Kuykendall-Herring at Lucean.Kuykendall@Txdot.gov or (361) 293-4436. Request should be made at least two days prior to the event.