Galveston County Commissioner's Court is seeking support from every incorporated city within the county for the creation of a Countywide Urban/Rural Transit District.

Texas City receives funds for transit related activities from the Federal Transit Authority.  Historically, the City has contracted with Gulf Coast Center / Connect Transit to provide transit services utilizing the federal funds.  Within the past 24 months, the transit services have been expanded to include fixed-route bus services in Texas City and La Marque, and a Park & Ride from Mall of the Mainland to Galveston.  Maps are attached which show the fixed-route bus services in Texas City.

Creation of the Countywide Transit District will help ensure that federal funds will continue to be allocated to Texas City and other entities in the County to support the current and future transit services.

Texas City has already shown support for the County's request.  On April 7, 2010, City Commission adopted a Resolution supporting the creation of a Countywide Transit District.

On June 3, 2010, there will be a public hearing for citizens and stakeholders to provide comments regarding the creation of a Countywide Transit district.
 
The attached summary of action items provides more detail about the Transit District.