• #1 Central Texas
• #2 Alamo
• #3 Grayson County
The Central Texas Approach • #4 Northeast Texas
• #5 Cameron County
• #6 Hidalgo County
• #7 Camino Real
Mike Heiligenstein
Executive Director
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Getting Started The Mobility Authority Process
• Government loans, grants and donations create • The county or counties file a petition with
financial foundation
the Transportation Commission for creation
• Revenue bonds or private investment provides
primary capital
of a Mobility Authority
• Tolls or fees generate revenue to meet debt • Commission reviews the application to
obligations insure all requirements have been met
• As business increases, surplus revenue can be • TxDOT conducts public hearing(s)
used to fund other regional mobility needs
• Feasibility account in first bond financing • Transportation Commission reviews
issuance application and public comment before
determining whether to authorize
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Benefits of CDA Process Sources of Funding
• Fosters innovation
• Best value approach
Senior Lien Bonds $167,967,611
• Expedited schedule
• Reduced risk TIFIA LOAN
BANS (Bond Anticipation Notes)
Notes) $66,000,000
$66,000,000
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The Central Texas Approach
Mike Heiligenstein
Executive Director