On the surface, roadways seem understandably impersonal. Whether they are gravel or concrete, their finite function is to transport people and goods. But against the backdrop of county government, roads and the issues they bring to the commissioners court are often personal and anything but simple. Consider the history between the commissioner and the road. Before population … [Read more...] about Street SmartPrecinct, Countywide Road Systems Meet Varied Needs
Road & Bridge
Sunset Commission Issues TxDOT RecommendationsTransportation Agency Responds
What is Sunset? Sunset is the regular assessment of the continuing need for a state agency to exist. While standard legislative oversight is concerned with agency compliance with legislative policies, Sunset asks a more basic question: "Do the agency's functions continue to be needed?" The Sunset process works by setting a date on which an agency will be abolished unless … [Read more...] about Sunset Commission Issues TxDOT RecommendationsTransportation Agency Responds
Super Heavy Loads on the Move in Texas
The Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT's) Motor Carrier Division (MCD) is responsible for issuing permits to transport loads exceeding legal size and weight limits … [Read more...] about Super Heavy Loads on the Move in Texas
Local Governments and Waste Reduction Options: Recycling
Recycling Operations Since the early 1990s, local governments have sought methods to reduce the amount of waste going into landfills. One of these options is recycling, or the process by which materials that have served their intended use are collected, separated, or processed and returned to use in the form of raw materials in the production of new products. Entities that … [Read more...] about Local Governments and Waste Reduction Options: Recycling
A Matter of Mulch
For years, local governments have struggled with choosing the right option for reducing the amount of brush, wood, and recyclable materials going into their landfills. The options available to most local governments include mulching, composting and recycling. The applicable regulations for each option and the end-market development of the resulting product should be considered … [Read more...] about A Matter of Mulch