You’ve heard that real estate is all about location, location, location. When it comes to roads, the key is drainage, drainage, drainage. That’s how Jim Moulthrop, co-chair of the national Task Force on Roadway Pavement Preservation for Surfaced and Unsurfaced Roads, explained the importance of handling water when working to preserve roads. Without proper drainage, […]
Software Simplifies Road, Bridge Record-keeping
Software Simplifies Road, Bridge Record-keeping Rifling through months – maybe even years – of records to find out when you performed maintenance on a particular road or serviced a piece of equipment can be a time-consuming, frustrating task. Many counties have simplified and enhanced the way they do business by using computer software designed for […]
Brazoria County Creates Toll Authority
Local Authorities Gaining Presence Across State “We want to be a player if toll roads become an issue in our county,” said Brazoria County Judge John Willy. That thinking prompted the county’s move to establish the Brazoria County Toll Road Authority (BCTRA) in December 2003. Watching the neighboring Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA) and […]
Compost Helps Reduce Roadway Erosion, Cracking
Across Texas, a problem is becoming a solution. Compost has found a place in highway construction. The Texas Department of Transportation has successfully used compost for several years to control erosion. By doing so, TxDOT has provided a market for municipalities and others to help keep their landfills free of an abundance of waste. In […]
State Law, Good Sense Drive Road, Bridge Decisions
State law dictates much of the commissioners court’s road and bridge responsibilities. Obviously, construction and maintenance of county roads and bridges are a major responsibility, but a host of other duties fall to a commissioners court. Duties are outlined in Chapter 81 of the Local Government Code and Chapters 250-281 of the Transportation Code. While […]
