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RTC update: Collin County joins push for $330M in transit credits, considers milestone penalties and an eVTOL pilot
Summary
Commissioner Webb reported Regional Transportation Council discussions that include a proposed $330 million allocation in transportation development credits over two years, consideration of milestone penalties to prevent federal fund clawbacks, and plans to pursue an electric vertical takeoff and landing pilot for the region.
Commissioner Webb briefed the court on three Regional Transportation Council items: a Transit 2.0 recommendation to allocate $330 million in transportation development credits to cities over two years, a review of the milestone policy to avoid federal clawbacks on unspent highway funds, and a push to be among five federal pilots for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles.
On transit credits, Webb said the consultant recommended expanding transportation development credits to increase transit options; the allocation figure discussed was $330,000,000 over two years. On milestone policy, Webb said the region is assessing penalties or reallocation if projects fail to reach construction so the feds will not claw back funds. On advanced mobility, Webb said the region plans to "make a run" to be one of five national eVTOL pilots, which would position the region for federal pilot funding.
Webb also noted a leadership change: Michael Morris, the RTC/Council of Governments executive director, announced his departure after executive‑session actions that commissioners summarized only generally in open court. Commissioners did not take action on the RTC items at the meeting but flagged the transit credits and milestones as topics likely to return for action at the RTC and related boards.
Next steps: regional entities will refine transit credit proposals, staff will evaluate milestone enforcement options, and the region may formally apply for an eVTOL pilot in coming months.
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