As Houston continues to grow and evolve, the importance of robust and forward-thinking infrastructure becomes increasingly paramount. The Greater Houston Partnership's Transportation & Infrastructure Advisory Committee is at the forefront of shaping policies and initiatives that ensure our region's infrastructure meets the demands of today and the challenges of tomorrow. 

Chaired by Dilip Choudhuri, President and CEO of Walter P Moore, the committee brings together leaders from across industries to shape Houston’s infrastructure priorities at the local, state, and federal levels. 

“Big cities are the economic engine that drive the country,” said Choudhuri in a recent fireside chat with committee members. “And what impacts a big city? It’s all the infrastructure.” 

What the Committee Is Focused On 
In 2025, the committee’s work centers on key initiatives that support economic development, mobility, and climate resilience, including: 

• Water Infrastructure: Advocating for long-term investment in Houston’s water systems during the 89th Texas Legislative Session to maintain competitiveness. 
• Flood Mitigation: Supporting funding tools like the Flood Infrastructure Fund, which the Partnership helped advance to ensure a more resilient Gulf Coast region. 
• Waterways and Ports: Backing initiatives like Port Houston’s Project 12 and the Coastal Texas Program (Ike Dike), a generational project that received $550 million in state funding in 2023 thanks in part to Partnership advocacy. 
• Roadways and Mobility: Pushing for consistent and flexible funding from TxDOT and advancing critical projects like the North Houston Highway Improvement Project (NHHIP). 

“Delays cause cost increases, and there’s not a whole lot of extra money to fund projects,” Choudhuri noted. “We need to be good stewards of those dollars, and that starts with consistent planning and coordination.” 

Planning for the Future Means Modernizing How We Build 
Choudhuri, who has helped transform Walter P Moore into a digital-first firm, brought a strong message to committee members: Houston can’t afford to solve 21st-century problems with 20th-century tools. 

“Using technology and a digital process does not make you digital. You have to change the process,” he said. “It shouldn’t take two weeks to understand where you stand financially on a project. That is completely different, that’s process-level transformation.” 

He emphasized the potential of connected vehicles to address congestion and described a future where engineers use AI and optimization tools to design infrastructure that balances sustainability, performance, and equity. 

“Traditional tasks will be simplified by digital resources… Engineers will set a framework and lean on technology to optimize the solution.” 

Why Business Voices Matter 
The committee’s recent roundtable discussion surfaced shared concerns across industries, from permitting reform and project delivery timelines to digital connectivity and freight infrastructure. But it also reinforced the central idea that infrastructure isn’t just a government issue, it’s a business issue. 

“Even if you’re not a subject matter expert in infrastructure, you all have opinions… you all feel the same challenges,” said Choudhuri. “This committee is about learning, sharing, and pushing to keep the agenda moving forward.” 

Whether you’re focused on workforce access, regional mobility, or supply chain efficiency, insights from business and community leaders are critical to Houston’s future. “What impacts infrastructure impacts your business,” Choudhuri said. “And this committee is your platform to help shape smart, long-term solutions.” 

Ready to make an impact? 
Partnership members are central to impact work that advances opportunity and strengthens the region’s economy. Contact the member engagement team at member.engagement@houston.org to get involved.