Fayette County Judge Ed Janecka and the Mayors of LaGrange and Fayetteville were among those who came to hear about the state's plan to build a quarter-mile wide highway, rail and utility corridor parallel to Interstate Highway 10.

According to one TxDOT official this may have been the largest attendance at any of the Corridor hearings held.

Those in attendance were disappointed that the TxDOT officials could not, or would not, answer any questions about the Corridor.

The District Engineer read a prepared speech and showed a video tape featuring Governor Rick Perry and Transportation Commission Chairman Ric Williamson.

Most of those who came to hear the presentation were alerted to the hearing by Fayetteville resident Linda Stall who had also worked to generate interest in last weeks hearing in Columbus. Following the Colorado County hearing Linda formed a grassroots organization to challenge the wisdom of the Trans Texas Corridor.

Fayette County Judge Ed Janecka told the District Engineer that it is apparent that there is a lot of interest in the county and that he would like to see another meeting in Fayette County held in facility large enough to accommodate everyone who would like to attend. Judge Janecka also insisted that Governor Perry and Chairman Ric Williamson come to LaGrange and explain the Trans Texas Corridor to the people of his county.

Gregorcyk agreed to host another Fayette County meeting in March on a date to be coordinated with the Judge.

Additional information is available on the Internet at CorridorWatch.org.

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