Texas “Top 100” Congested Road Segments
To better understand and address urban roadway congestion, the Texas Legislature directed the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in 2009 to develop an annual ranked list of the state’s most heavily traveled road segments. Since then, the Top 100 Congested Road Segments analysis has provided valuable insight using traffic volume and speed data to highlight where improvements can most benefit travelers and freight movement.
Person-hours of delay per mile and truck delay per mile serve as the primary performance measures for the annual rankings.
The Top 100 plays a crucial role in TxDOT’s statewide project selection and scoring process by identifying roadway segments with the greatest potential for congestion relief. Additionally, the Texas Clear Lanes Initiative utilizes this information to prioritize, fund, and advance projects in the state’s four largest metropolitan areas.
- Austin
- Dallas/Fort Worth
- Houston
- San Antonio
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