County Progress would like to thank former LTAP manager J.W. Chism for the many years he spent advocating roadway safety and educating county officials on road safety issues and proper road maintenance. J.W. retired in October 2005. It takes pure dedication and a commitment to public service to travel to every county courthouse in Texas as an advocate for roadway safety. A … [Read more...] about Veteran Road Expert Retires
Road & Bridge
RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION AT TxDOT
The Texas Legislature established the Texas Highway Department in 1917 and in 1991 combined three agencies to create the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). In 1925, the Legislature authorized the Highway Department to acquire right of way. Prior to 1925, right of way could only be acquired by counties and cities. Acquisition of right of way is one of … [Read more...] about RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION AT TxDOT
Used EquipmentSmart Questions Lead to Smart Deals
Before seeking a deal on used equipment, county officials need to put pen to paper and answer one key question: Exactly what am I looking for? Youve got to know what you want, said Cody Dodson, owner of Red River Equipment Company. There are several vital questions would-be buyers need to ask themselves before they shop including: Do I want a particular … [Read more...] about Used EquipmentSmart Questions Lead to Smart Deals
Trans Texas Corridor
The Trans Texas Corridor (TTC) has brought into sharp focus the difficult challenge Texas faces with respect to its transportation infrastructure. On the one hand, aggressive population growth coupled with the increase in commercial traffic related to international trade has rendered what was once the finest system of highways in the nation obsolete. And this comes at a time … [Read more...] about Trans Texas Corridor
County Officials to Serve on Trans-Texas Corridor Advisory Committee
Bell County Commissioner Tim Brown, Polk County Judge John Thompson, and Tarrant County Commissioner Glen Whitley have been appointed to the Trans-Texas Corridor (TTC) citizens advisory committee. The Texas Transportation Commission selected the 23-member committee from a pool of 251 applicants. The TTC is a proposed multi-use, statewide network of transportation … [Read more...] about County Officials to Serve on Trans-Texas Corridor Advisory Committee