Agenda

9:00 AM

WELCOME

Speakers:

  • Victor Vandergriff, Executive Director, Tarrant Regional Transportation Coalition
  • Matt Krause, Commissioner Precinct 3, Tarrant County

9:10 AM

SESSION 1

TARRANT COUNTY LEADS THE WAY

Tarrant County is stepping boldly into a leadership role when it comes to regional transportation. In this panel, we will discuss the County’s proactive approach to advancing transportation projects, with a focus on the upcoming Bond Program and strategic partnerships. From working closely with TxDOT to collaborating with local governments, Tarrant County is committed to accelerating progress through coordination, investment and forward-thinking leadership. This conversation will highlight how the County plans to be a driving force in shaping infrastructure that truly meets the needs of a growing region.

Moderator:

  • Dee Long, Mobility Coordinator, Tarrant County

Panelists:

  • Joseph Jackson, County Engineer, Tarrant County
  • Dillon Maroney, Executive Administrator, Tarrant County
  • Maegan South, Assistant County Administrator, Tarrant Count

9:50 AM

BREAK

10:00 AM

SESSION 2

FORT WORTH’S INTEGRATED APPROACH TO MOBILITY

Fort Worth is taking bold, coordinated steps to shape a more connected, efficient, and economically vibrant city. This panel will spotlight Moving a Million (M1M)—the city’s first-ever master transportation plan—designed to guide long-term mobility investments with a proactive, city-driven framework. Through leveraging smart technology and signal control to better manage traffic flow to introducing innovative zoning strategies, these leaders will explore how Fort Worth is aligning planning, operations and policy tools to build a truly multimodal future.

Moderator:

  • Lauren Prieur, Director of Transportation and Public Works, City of Fort Worth

Panelists:

  • Kelly Porter, Assistant Director of Regional Transportation Planning & Innovation, City of Fort Worth
  • Martin Phillips, Assistant Director of Transportation Management, City of Fort Worth
  • Derek Hull, Planning Manager, City of Fort Worth

10:50 AM

BREAK

11:00 AM

SESSION 3

PLANNING AHEAD WITH TxDOT

As our region continues to grow, so does the need for smart, forward-looking investment in transportation. In this panel, Caroline Mays and David Salazar from TxDOT will provide a valuable look behind the scenes at the strategic coordination driving long-term transportation success.

Moderator:

  • Victor Vandergriff, Executive Director, Tarrant Regional Transportation Coalition

Panelists:

  • Caroline Mays, Director of Planning and Modal Programs, TxDOT 
  • David Salazar, Fort Worth District Engineer, TxDOT

11:50 AM

ANNOUNCEMENTS/BREAK

  • Manny Ramirez, Commissioner Precinct 4, Tarrant County

12:10 PM

LUNCHEON — ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS

Invocation: 

  • Rev. Dr. Michael Evans, Mayor of Mansfield

Color Guard:

  • Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office

Pledges: 

  • Rev. Dr. Michael Evans, Mayor of Mansfield

Announcements:

  • Tim O’Hare, Judge, Tarrant County

12:30 PM

KEYNOTE CONVERSATION

Speakers:

  • Dan Hunt, President, FC Dallas
  • Chuck Cooperstein, Award-winning sports broadcaster and radio voice of the Dallas Mavericks

1:00 PM

CLOSING REMARKS

Speaker:

  • Matt Krause, Commissioner Precinct 3, Tarrant County
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