Transportation and the 82nd Legislature The House Research Organization recently published a focus report, “Topics for the 82nd Legislature,” highlighting many of the issues lawmakers may consider during the 2011 regular session, which began on Jan. 11. The following excerpt details transportation issues: Highway … [Read more...] about Transportation and the 82nd Legislature
Road & Bridge
Texas County Road Systems
As part of our special issue dedicated to new officials, we are providing a brief snapshot of Texas county road systems. We will further explore road issues in our Annual July Road and Bridge Issue. Choosing a System Despite the overwhelming number of varied issues facing county commissioners … [Read more...] about Texas County Road Systems
Nine Proven Traffic Safety Countermeasures
At the 2010 National Local Technical Assistance Program Association (NLTAPA) Conference, several speakers from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) made presentations promoting highway safety and introducing FHWA’s nine proven traffic safety countermeasures. The FHWA has adopted the Every Day Counts initiative, one part of which is to focus on making … [Read more...] about Nine Proven Traffic Safety Countermeasures
Which Way Did He Go?
By Anthony “Bubba” Mikesh, Texas Commission on Jail Standards The escape incident that you are about to read about did not happen in a county jail located in the Great State of Texas. This escape incident comes to us from the State of Florida. I decided to give Texas jails “a rest.” But before I begin, I would like to emphasize to everyone … [Read more...] about Which Way Did He Go?
Safety Edge
Countermeasure Assists in Road Re-entry The Safety Edge is among the “Nine Proven Traffic Safety Countermeasures” being promoted by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to help reduce traffic fatalities and injuries. Safety Issue During the traditional paving process, pavement edges have been typically formed in a vertical or … [Read more...] about Safety Edge