Briefing to Tarrant Regional Transportation Coalition March 6, 2013

Michael Morris, P.E. Michael MalloneeDirector of Transportation Principal Planner

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Metropolitan Planning Area Metropolitan Planning Area PerspectivePerspective

• 4th largest metropolitan area in the United States

• Ranked 2nd in population growth between 2000-2010 adding over 1.2 million people

• Larger than 35 states in population

• Larger than 5 states in land area

• Represents over 34 % of thestate’s economy

• 6.5 million people in year 2010

• Growing to 10 million peopleby the year 2035

North Central TexasMetropolitan Planning Area (MPA)

MPA Boundary

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The North Central TexasThe North Central Texas Aerospace & Aviation Industry Aerospace & Aviation Industry

North Central Texas is home to over 300 aerospace and aviation employers with a total economic impact of over $21.5 billion.

Dallas/Fort Worth Metro Area:

4.8 times the national average of Aircraft Manufacturing jobs

3.7 times the national average of Aircraft Parts & Equipment Manufacturing jobs

3.1 times the national average of Air Transportation jobs

Source: Texas Aerospace & Aviation Industry Report, September 20113

Image Source: Texas Industry Concentrations, 20124

Major Regional Aviation EmployersMajor Regional Aviation Employers5

Workforce Projections (2010 – 2020)Workforce Projections (2010 – 2020)

Over the next decade, the Texas Workforce Commission projects our region will need:

Growth 4,280 mechanics and technicians (17%) 2,080 pilots and flight crew (21%) 1,230 aircraft assemblers (36%) 790 aerospace engineers (11%) 230 air traffic controllers (16%)

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ISDs in eastern counties:

• Dallas• Desoto• Irving• McKinney

Academic Program SuccessAcademic Program Success

ISDs in western counties:

• Birdville • Denton • Fort Worth

2-year

4-year

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6,500+ students!6,500+ students!

Outreach with Former Dallas Cowboy Outreach with Former Dallas Cowboy Russell MarylandRussell Maryland

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Thank YouThank You

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