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The North Texas Tollway Authority provides a fiscally sound
system of innovative toll facilities, services and solutions
that improves the mobility, quality of life and economy of
the North Texas Region.
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Meeting Agenda
• Welcome
• NTTA Aesthetics Program
• SH 121 Aesthetics Enhancements
• Finishes
•Q &A
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Meeting Purpose
• Explain the NTTA's aesthetics program
• Explore SH 121 aesthetics opportunities
• Facilitate community dialogue
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• System continuity
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Landscape
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Accent color - To be selected
Bridge bents /rails
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Sign structures
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Roadway lighting
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Right of way fence
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Cross street identification
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System branding
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Background color - natural concrete
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Right of Way Fence
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STEVE KNOBBE
sknobbe @ntta.org
STEVE HANKINS
shankins @ntta.org
LEIGH HORNSBY
Ihornsby @ntta.org
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Summary
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• Next Steps
• Contact
- Leigh Hornsby
(214) 628 -3163
Ihornsby @ntta.org
The North Texas Tollway Authority provides a fiscally sound
system of innovative toll facilities, services and solutions
that improves the mobility, quality of life and economy of
the North Texas Region.