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TxDOT Laredo District preps for Tropical Storm Alex

Courtesy Raul Leal, Social Media to reinforce storm preparedness messages (LAREDO) – Currently, the TxDOT Laredo District is preparing to lend assistance and support to neighboring TxDOT districts and the traveling public in the following manner: ●    Stocking up on fuel in case supplies are disrupted by the weather. ●    Traveling potential evacuation routes to

Another Round of Pass-Through Projects Approved for Funding

Courtesy Raul Leal, AUSTIN – State transportation officials today approved 11 projects around the state that will be funded by TxDOT’s pass-through finance program.   The Texas Transportation Commission approved the list of projects, estimated at $280 million in state investment, at its monthly meeting.   Pass-through financing allows local municipalities or private entities to pay for

Food-Related Trash Down 76 percent in Texas; Tobacco Trash Leads To Overall Litter Increase

Courtesy Raul Leal, AUSTIN, Texas – Tobacco trash is the culprit responsible for an increase in Texas roadside litter according to new research released today by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). While Texans are doing much better keeping larger food-related trash off the road, tobacco trash, including nearly 400 million discarded cigarette butts, made

Preparation Begins Early Before Hurricane Season Arrives

Courtesy Raul Leal, (Austin, Tx) -Hurricane season has arrived along with a flurry of activity around the state—government agencies, volunteer groups and private sector partners, all getting ready for the next big storm. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) plays a critical role in storm education, evacuation and recovery. So each year, along with its

$150 Million Approved for Engineering on Texas’ Congested Corridors

Courtesy Raul Leal, AUSTIN– The Texas Transportation Commission today approved the use of $150 million in Proposition 12 bond proceeds for consultant engineering that will enable the development of future projects and reduce congestion on some of Texas’ most congested corridors. All of these projects will help make improvements to the top 100 congested segments

TxDOT and The Laredo Police Department Kick-Off CIOT Campaign

Courtesy Raul Leal, LAREDO – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Laredo District hosted a Click It or Ticket (CIOT) press conference today to officially kick-off the ninth annual CIOT campaign statewide and in Laredo. At the event, the Laredo Police Department was awarded $20,000 by TxDOT for the Click It or Ticket campaign which

TxDOT Holds Public Meetings on Statewide Transportation Plan

Courtesy Raul Leal, AUSTIN-The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will host a series of open- house style public meetings across Texas to give citizens an opportunity to provide feedback on a long-range plan that provides the agency with a blueprint for the state’s future transportation needs. . TxDOT’s 25 districts will host two public meetings

TxDOT 2011-2015 Strategic Plan

Courtesy Raul Leal, AUSTIN—The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is seeking public comment on proposed text for the agency’s 2011-2015 Strategic Plan ( http://www.txdot.gov/public_involvement/public_comment/strategic_plan.htm ), a 34-page document that defines the department’sgoals and objectives and establishes strategic initiatives that reflect a move toward a more performance-driven, multimodal agency. Included in the plan are recommended performance

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