Texas counties still have a window of opportunity to legally clarify the public interest in long-maintained roads, a measure that could save counties hundreds of thousands of dollars in litigation costs. House Bill 1117, passed by the 78th Texas Legislature, went into effect Sept. 1, 2003, and expires Sept. 1, 2009. Implementation of the bill, a discretionary measure found in … [Read more...] about The Test of Time Counties Offered Limited Opportunity to Adopt Official County Road Maps
Road & Bridge
SHORT SPANS: YEAR 2006 ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE FEDERAL BRIDGE PROGRAM
During state fiscal year (FY) 2006 (ending Aug. 31, 2006), the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) currently projects that it will let to contract projects under the Federal Bridge Program to replace or rehabilitate some 314 structurally deficient or functionally obsolete (collectively referred to as deficient) bridges located on the public highways, roads and streets … [Read more...] about SHORT SPANS: YEAR 2006 ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE FEDERAL BRIDGE PROGRAM
County Judge Praised for Road Initiatives
Williamson County Judge John C. Doerfler recently received the Texas Department of Transportation's Road Hand Award. Bob Daigh, district engineer for TxDOT, introduced Bike Behrens, executive director for TxDOT, and Lawrence Olsen, with the Texas Good Roads/Transportation Association, who presented the award to Doerfler in May during a commissioners court meeting. The award … [Read more...] about County Judge Praised for Road Initiatives
County Road Administrator Touts Unit Road System
This month, County Progress asked a road expert to explain the benefits of the Unit Road System. Next month, we will give equal space to a discussion on the plus side of the Precinct Road System. Of the 254 counties in Texas, approximately 190 counties still operate under the ex officio road commissioner system, or precinct road system. Under this plan, each commissioner is … [Read more...] about County Road Administrator Touts Unit Road System
Shade Bog BridgeEnvironmental Concerns Shape Unique Replacement Project
Staff members at Mercer Arboretum and Botanic Gardens in Harris County are driving their maintenance vehicles and carts across Shade Bog Bridge, preparing for spring and for visitors who enjoy the flora. Today there are no concerns about safety on the curved bridge, as the concrete piers and timber beams supporting the decking are all new. Working in a water-blocked creek bed … [Read more...] about Shade Bog BridgeEnvironmental Concerns Shape Unique Replacement Project