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