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“Save Me With a Seat” is a key component of #EndTheStreakTX, a broader social media and word-of-mouth effort that encourages drivers to make safer choices while behind the wheel.

There’s no doubt about it, roundabouts save lives, and TxDOT is looking to build more of these innovative intersections to increase safety on Texas roads.

Governor Greg Abbott today announced a record $142 billion in total investment for Texas' transportation infrastructure.

Parents and caregivers do everything they can to protect their children from harm, and TxDOT helps parents take the same precautions before heading out on the road.

TxDOT Dallas crews and contractor Ragle, Inc. made the seemingly impossible happen overnight one weekend when they moved the new Northaven Trail Bridge onto columns beside the mainlanes of North Central Expressway near Royal Lane.

Electronic vehicles are changing the landscape of the transportation industry, but there are actually a lot of parallels between what’s happening now and the adoption of gas stations more than a century ago.

TxDOT has been constructing animal crossings under highways in critical areas, to help protect all Texans safe, both people and animals — including endangered species, like the ocelots who live in South Texas near the Mexico border.

The Texas Electric Vehicle Infrastructure grant program is open for applications after the Texas Transportation Commission approved a statement plan to provide charging stations for hundreds of thousands of electric vehicles throughout the state.

As Labor Day approaches, TxDOT is reminding all Texans about the dangers of drunk driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced an increased enforcement period from Aug. 18 to Sept. 4.

It’s widely known at TxDOT that being on a seal coat crew is not for the faint of heart. In fact, veterans who have worked on the roads for decades acknowledge that it’s among the hottest jobs in the Lone Star State.

Ethan Hawke is the latest native-Texan celebrity to collaborate with the storied Don’t mess with Texas campaign, appearing in TV and radio PSAs released this month.

Drivers continue to choose to go too fast on Texas roads, making speed the number one contributing factor in traffic crashes. That’s why TxDOT is partnering with law enforcement on the “Be Safe. Drive Smart.” campaign to urge motorists to slow down.

In an effort to help move goods more efficiently and safely through the state, TxDOT is rethinking the critical step of weighing big rigs.

This week the Texas Transportation Commission approved $96 million in state and federal funds for rural and small urban transit agencies across the state to help Texans travel to jobs, healthcare and education.

TxDOT is drafting a record-breaking 10-year transportation plan and now the public is invited to weigh in on the projects proposed in their communities.

A team of highly creative and dedicated employees within the Texas Department of Transportation is playing a vital role in fulfilling TxDOT's mission of "Connecting You with Texas."

Drunk driving deaths increased again last year in Texas, and TxDOT is urging all Texans to save lives and reverse this trend by choosing a sober ride.