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 important 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
Road & Bridge
Counties Prioritize Transportation Needs
Counties Prioritize Transportation Needs Officials, Voters Value Road Safety, Accessibility By Julie Anderson, Editor As part of its mission statement, the Collin County Engineering Department offers a commitment “to plan and implement a superior inter-modal transportation infrastructure” based on the premise that “a superior transportation infrastructure will … [Read more...] about Counties Prioritize Transportation Needs
Ask the Expert: How Can We Make County Roads Last Longer?
How Can We Make County Roads Last Longer? County Progress tapped into the know-how of some of the state’s leading road experts headquartered at the University of Texas at Arlington. Question: What are the keys to building long-lasting roads? Answer: Eldon McCurley and Bruce Eliker, Instructors, University of Texas at Arlington’s UTA Public Works Institute … [Read more...] about Ask the Expert: How Can We Make County Roads Last Longer?
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 important information on statutorily required road reports. The Basics A county road is a public road that has been … [Read more...] about County Roads 101
HALT System Bexar County Installs Additional Sites
Photo at right: Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff discusses the HALT system upon the completion of the first 52 locations in January 2013. This particular spot on Shepherd Road in Southwest Bexar County is where a flooding death occurred in 2007. How HALT Works Bexar County’s HALT System – High water Alert Lifesaving Technology – is a tool to warn drivers when … [Read more...] about HALT System Bexar County Installs Additional Sites