Asphalt Zipper The most versatile road repair tool on the market? Are your asphalt, gravel, or chip roads damaged from heavy oil field traffic? Customers tell us the Asphalt Zipper is the most versatile road repair tool on the market because it saves them so much time and money. Here are a few of the many ways that show how versatile the Asphalt Zipper really is for … [Read more...] about 2014 Road & Bridge Product Spotlight
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County Roads 101
By Julie Anderson, Editor County Progress is regularly asked for information on the varied county road systems. The text below provides a simple explanation of each system and the related Commissioners Court responsibilities, along with updated information on statutorily required road reports. The Basics A county road is a public road that has been accepted for … [Read more...] about County Roads 101
County Transportation Infrastructure Fund Grant Program FAQ’s
The following is an excerpt from TxDOT’s recently released Q&A document. To read the full version, go to http://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/pub/txdot-info/energy/sb1747/frequently-asked-questions.pdf. Deadlines Q: What is the deadline for accepting the grant funding? A: The rules do not specify a date by which the agreement must be executed. Counties can begin incurring … [Read more...] about County Transportation Infrastructure Fund Grant Program FAQ’s
TxDOT Road Grants: Project Update
The 83rd Texas Legislature appropriated $225 million for transportation infrastructure projects in counties affected by oil and gas production. All 254 counties qualified for some amount in grant funds. As of the March 14 deadline, 191 counties had applied for the funding available from TxDOT’s County Transportation Infrastructure Fund Grant program. The 191 counties identified … [Read more...] about TxDOT Road Grants: Project Update
LTAP Center Offers Motor Grader Training
By William Lowery, P.E. Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service The Lone Star LTAP Center at the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) is offering new and important training in the ongoing effort to help local agencies improve their roadways. For many jurisdictions, the motor grader is one of the most commonly used pieces of equipment. Best … [Read more...] about LTAP Center Offers Motor Grader Training