Motorcyclists are much more vulnerable to crashes and can be harder to spot for other drivers. Because of this, motorcyclists have a higher risk of being injured or killed in crashes compared to people in cars.
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It’s officially wildflower season in Texas. And while the plants and grasses blooming in fields and roadsides are native to the state, they didn’t all just sprout up overnight.
Road crews are upping their game for responding to winter weather events thanks to a little help from some friends.
If you ask TxDOT employees in Dallas, they’ll say the egg definitely did not come first.
In fact, it wasn’t even a chicken. It was a hawk.
From horse smuggling to Texas legends, this historic highway in East Texas guided the beginnings of the Lone Star State with tales of adventure.
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The ceaseless noise, staggering winds and two-ton vehicles speeding just feet away can be terrifying for highway workers in work zones.
The success of the Texas economy can be attributed to many factors, but perhaps none more vital than the 588 miles of Interstate 35 stretching from the Rio Grande to the Red River.
Nearly 400 people lost their lives last year in violent and preventable crashes, because of distracted driving in Texas.
Eight years ago, a careless driver plowed into Katie Parker and her dog, Riley, while they were out for a jog.
TxDOT editorial
TxDOT to fight lawsuit against I-35 safety and mobility improvements
In response to a lawsuit brought by opponents of the I-35 Capital Express Central project, TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams signaled the agency plans to vigorously defend the much-needed project.
The state of bridges
Despite having more bridges than any other state, Texas bridges rank third-best in the nation, according to the American Road and Transportation Builders Association report of state’s bridge conditions.
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New vessel added to Galveston ferry fleet
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) proudly unveils its latest maritime marvel, the Galveston to Port Bolivar ferry, in a momentous dedication ceremony honoring the esteemed pioneer of Texas transportation infrastructure, Esperanza "Hope" Andrade.
TxDOT leaders meet with young engineers in the Houston area
TxDOT’s Executive Director Marc Williams led a discussion last month with over 65 of the Houston District’s Engineering Assistants, who work in various sections at headquarters as well as area offices in the six-county region of the Houston district.
TxDOT designates second South Padre Island causeway project as a state roadway
The second South Padre Island causeway project is moving forward in development as the Texas Transportation Commission added the future roadway, SH 104, to the state highway system.
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