Business View Civil Municipal - July 2023

118 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 7 observed, adding that construction on a new major highway is now ongoing; a large loop around Houston. “It’s the catalyst for a lot of growth that’s occurring now, and there’s a lot more to come.” Economic nuts and bolts Judge noted the close connection between rail-based transportation and the seaports along the Texas Gulf Coast. Situated not far from Trinity Bay and Galveston, Dayton is almost right-bang on the coast. “We have a very good working relationship with them,” Judge said of the railroad companies. “They’re very open-minded to decisions that we have made. We collaborate very well together in making sure that our community is served.” Talking of collaboration, Billings emphasized that the City of Dayton is very big on close co-operation with its residents and maintaining an open dialogue.