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Here’s what the Texas Transportation Commission discussed and approved at its meeting on Aug. 22, 2024.

So much for lifeguarding or summer travel. Hundreds of young Texans are spending their summer at TxDOT, gaining experience, sharpening skills and building a future.

Meet Captain David Askew, Port Aransas ferry deck supervisor, whose voyage with TxDOT began on Sept. 1, 2012. His adventure on the water began as a safety supervisor, watching ferry captains in action.

A new pilot program for laying hot mix asphalt will help streamline projects and improve the longevity and quality of roads.

To help keep a thriving Texas economy moving, TxDOT is drafting a record-breaking 10-year transportation plan, and the public is invited to weigh in on potential projects in communities across the state.

The reckless act of drinking and driving could change your life forever, but it only takes a few minutes to find a sober ride. As law enforcement increases its presence leading up to Labor Day, drivers can save their own life and the lives of others by finding a rideshare, transit, or other safe ride.

Texans across the state rely on public transit, and new funding from the Texas Department of Transportation will help provide access and expand service for people to get to jobs, school, medical appointments, and other important destinations.

Paving the way for the future of transportation in the state, the Texas Transportation Commission adopted the “Connecting Texas 2050,” long range transportation plan.