Kaufman County officials and employees were given a close-up look at the dangers of distracted driving in late June when the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) asked them to participate in a campaign using specialized software and a simulator to demonstrate just how quickly distractions can lead to devastation. All officials will be introduced to this campaign at the … [Read more...] about Kaufman County Previews Distracted Driving Campaign: Software, Simulator Portray Devastating Outcome
Road & Bridge
Street Smart: Precinct, Countywide Road Systems Meet Varied Needs
When it comes to a county road, there’s a great deal beneath the surface. Just ask Hill County Commissioner Steven Sulak. In the November 2012 election, 61 percent of Hill County voters cast their ballots in favor of a transition from the Ex Officio Road System, known as the precinct system, to the County Road Department System, commonly referred to as the unit system, which … [Read more...] about Street Smart: Precinct, Countywide Road Systems Meet Varied Needs
Off-System Rural Road Safety
The Problem of Roadway Departures When drivers leave the roadway, people often die or suffer serious injuries. The problem is not limited only to the nation’s highways. It is a problem of particular concern for “off-system” roadways in rural areas. In Texas, “on-system” generally refers to roads administered by TxDOT (federal/state highways and FM highways), so “off-system” … [Read more...] about Off-System Rural Road Safety
Road & Bridge Product Spotlight • July 2013
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 Road & Bridge Product Spotlight • July 2013
Road Report Examines Overweight Vehicles, Fees
The 82nd Texas Legislature required the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to conduct a study to evaluate increased pavement and bridge consumption by oversize and/or overweight (OS/OW) vehicles, including exempt OS/OW vehicles carrying loads such as agricultural products, solid waste or recycled materials, ready mix concrete and milk. The study, referred to as Rider … [Read more...] about Road Report Examines Overweight Vehicles, Fees