Program of Work

Transportation

Lead and support the effort to bring together the region to secure funding for Rail North Texas
Work with legislators throughout the 81st Texas Legislature to secure more resources for increased investment in transportation infrastructure
Attend key transportation meetings to stay informed and collaborate in the effort to sustain mobility
Make presentations to clubs, organizations, boards, councils, etc. to build an informed constituency for transportation investment
Support coalitions such as the Dallas/Fort Worth Area Partners in Mobility and the Texas Urban Transportation Alliance
Evaluate individual and organizational efforts for outstanding contributions to the improvement of mobility for consideration for the Transportation Excellence Award in Mobility (TEAM)

Strengthen the growing workforce in aviation by partnering with universities to offer a four-year aviation degree
Continue to assist D/FW International Airport with its efforts to increase air service and air routes to the region
Work with D/FW International Airport's staff to assist with the Air Cargo Association for the region
Support air cargo development for North Texas by marketing its cargo airports through dissemination of information and presentations to prospective businesses interested in the region
Market North Texas general aviation airports to help expand facilities and increase business development
Assist North Texas general aviation through advocacy of public policy issues critical to their growth and increased activity. Coordinate and assist regional allies in legislative, intergovernmental and surface transportation issues that complement the growth of regional aviation and, in particular, D/FW International Airport
Coordinate joint attendance and booths at selected aviation trade shows, including the annual National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), to market the aviation assets of the region

Market North Texas assets to maintain and enhance our region's competitiveness in a globally competitive, innovation driven economy
Enable university research excellence, to include support for state and federal grant funding
Facilitate collaboration among universities and industry to discuss the expansion of the innovation economy of North Texas
Create regional capacity to drive the commercialization of products from technologies developed in North Texas

Provide leadership and support for the North Texas Clean Air Steering Committee, a regional coalition of business and civic leaders formed in 1999 to reduce emissions that pollute the air, cause health problems and jeopardize the regions mobility and economic vitality. (North Texas Clean Air Coalition)
Actively participate in the Texas Clean Air Working Group, a coalition of Texas non-attainment and near non-attainment areas. The purpose is to exchange information and to formulate and advocate consensus on regulatory, administrative and legislative policy positions related to federal Clean Air Act compliance
As a founding member of the North Texas Clean Air Coalition, actively participate in this regional air quality advocacy and education group
Monitor clean air bills filed in the Texas Legislature and lobby for or against them as appropriate to help North Texas improve its air quality and sustain economic prosperity
Monitor the work of the Region C Water Planning Group and collaborate with chambers of commerce, water suppliers and others in promoting measures to further the implementation of North Texas water management strategies
Monitor water bills filed in the Texas Legislature and lobby for or against them as appropriate to further North Texas' water interests

Leadership North Texas is a graduate-level leadership course that provides residents of North Texas with the tools and support needed to become regional leaders
Graduates of Leadership North Texas will engage in regional collaboration and civic entrepreneurship to sustain and enhance the region's quality of life and prosperity

Plan and coordinate quarterly events aimed at providing members with thought leadership and innovative solutions facing today's workplace

Support and promote logistics development and marketing for the region through college and university forums and other appropriate venues and projects
Ensure an educated quality workforce to meet the regional staffing requirements at all levels of logistic functions. The Logistics committee is reaching out to the Independent School District councilors to acquaint students about logistics as a career
Continue to market North Texas as a supply chain, warehousing and distribution center. This is being accomplished through further distribution of "Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex America's Global Logistics Center", articles in logistics trade journals, making promotional and educational material available through national logistics associations, and supporting our local universities' logistic forums

Through the North Texas Future Fund, a 501(c) (3) corporation affiliated with the North Texas Commission, identify, study and seek long-term solutions for issues affecting the region in the areas of education, economic development, regional cooperation, workforce development and population change. The NTFF has a current focus on literacy
The North Texas Future Fund will establish mechanisms that ensure the ongoing provision of literacy services in our region. Established partnerships with community organizations, such as the United Ways of Metropolitan Dallas and Metropolitan Tarrant County, and the support of business organizations will allow us to raise awareness of illiteracy in our region and offer timely solutions to the problem of illiteracy
Through ongoing, strategic public awareness campaign, the North Texas Future Fund will be a regional resource in the literacy effort. Planned events include a regional kick-off luncheon to announce and support the establishment of literacy coalition in Dallas and Tarrant Counties and a 2008 Literacy Summit

Provide administrative and staff support to North Central Texas InterLink, Inc., a non-profit business education alliance for quality workforce development. It provides timely, relevant information concerning the region's employment demands, skill needs and education and training needs of employers and employees, resulting in a quality workforce (Interlink)
Initiate and coordinate various coalitions and committees of regional entities including businesses, chambers, municipalities and educational institutions to encourage and promote regional cooperation
Create and disseminate regional marketing materials and statistical analyses and maintain a web site (www.ntc-dfw.org) for the benefit of the region, NTC members and other interested parties
Facilitate the regional local governments working group in its legislative activities on issues of mutual interest in our cities and counties within the North Texas region such as revenue and appraisal cap initiatives and other legislation detrimental to local governments