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
Road & Bridge
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
Replace or Restore?
By Julie Anderson, Editor The Worley Bridge had become a familiar friend, emitting a metallic message of squeaks and creaks that reminded many in Milam County of its storied past. Six generations had crossed the bridge, carting their families, crops, and supplies across the San Gabriel River. Built in 1911, the 272-foot-long iron truss bridge sits adjacent to the Apache … [Read more...] about Replace or Restore?
New Tools Promote Traffic Safety in Work Zones
By Howard McCann, P. E The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) recently initiated the use of two new safety tools that are available to county road crews: Automated Flagger Assistance Devices (AFADs) and Work Zone Temporary Rumble Strips. An AFAD is a “flagger assist” device that allows flaggers to remotely control traffic while being positioned out of the lane of … [Read more...] about New Tools Promote Traffic Safety in Work Zones