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
Road & Bridge
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
Heavy Duty Hot Mix Asphalt Intersections
While Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) has continually proven to have superior lifecycle cost benefits, special attention, in some cases, should be focused on intersections to ensure the same outstanding performance. Some mixes that have a history of good performance in posted-speed applications may not perform well in intersections, climbing lanes, truck weigh stations and other … [Read more...] about Heavy Duty Hot Mix Asphalt Intersections
Counties Eligible for Transportation Funding
Texas counties can tap into federal funds for transportation projects by linking up with their local Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) district offices to spearhead eligible projects. TxDOT is accepting proposals through the Statewide Transportation Enhancement Program until April 28 for transportation enhancement projects that can now be funded through the federal … [Read more...] about Counties Eligible for Transportation Funding