Who's responsible for Austin's highways? City, TxDOT to clarify in updated agreement
Austin City Council is set to review a resolution authorizing a revamped municipal maintenance agreement (MMA) that more clearly spells out maintenance duties that have evolved as the city has grown.
#Austin #Local #News #TopStories #Cleanup #Damage #Highway #Highways #Kxan #Roads
Hype for the Future 95I: Ohio State Route 66
Introduction Located in the western portion of the State of Ohio is Ohio State Route 66, serving the west side of Toledo south toward the general vicinity of the City of Dayton. While the highway does not actually touch Michigan, the northernmost portion of the highway is of cultural significance that also extends into the State. Communities The Village of Fayette serves as the northern terminus of Ohio’s Route 66, with access to Route 20 leading to Route 127 toward the State of Michigan […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/02/03/hype-for-the-future-95i-ohio-state-route-66/
Hype for the Future 95B: Ohio State Route 124
Introduction Located in the southern portion of the State of Ohio, Route 124 is notable for serving the east-west direction between near the Ohio River to the east and Route 134 in the southern portion of Clinton County to the west. Serving the southern portion of the State of Ohio, a number of villages are covered along the route, many of which are economically distressed. The impoverished areas covered by Route 124 are especially evident in Meigs and surrounding counties in the State of […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/02/03/hype-for-the-future-95b-ohio-state-route-124/
#Oregon #ecologist on state’s efforts to create safe #WildlifeCorridors over busy #roadways
By Malya Fass (OPB)
Jan. 7, 2026 11:38 a.m.
Image: "This undated artist's rendering from the Oregon Department of Transportation shows the design of an overpass crossing for wildlife spanning above four lanes of traffic on I-5, looking southwest. ODOT is expected to begin construction on the crossing in 2028 in the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument, less than two miles north of the California border."
"The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife estimates 14.5 million wild vertebrate animals are killed on Oregon’s roadways each year. Data shows it’s difficult to control driver behavior with things like road signs and traffic regulations. A more effective way to mitigate animal fatalities is by redirecting the animals themselves.
"#WildlifeCrossings — human-made structures that allow animals to safely pass through habitats near roadways — have been a successful tool in preventing animal-motor fatalities. States like #Montana, #Colorado and #California have over 100 wildlife crossings, while Oregon has only six.
"Rachel Wheat is a spatial ecologist who serves as the wildlife connectivity coordinator for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. She joins us to discuss her work and tactics for improving transportation infrastructure for wildlife in Oregon."
Learn more:
https://www.opb.org/article/2026/01/07/wildlife-corridors-oregon/
#SolarPunkSunday #OregonPublicBroadcasting #Nature #WildlifeConservation #NatureCorridors #Roadkill #Highways #GreenSpace
The road runs west. New blog post: https://wanderinweeta.blogspot.com/2026/01/last-chance.html #VancouverIsland #Landscapes #Winter #Highways #Frost #NaturePhotography
The road runs west. New blog post: https://wanderinweeta.blogspot.com/2026/01/last-chance.html #VancouverIsland #Landscapes #Winter #Highways #Frost #NaturePhotography
Well, perhaps half a day early. Here are your headlines about California's Highways (and a few related topics) for the month of January 2026. As I always say, "Ready, set, discuss".
🚘 Headlines About California Highways – January 2026 https://cahighways.org/wordpress/?p=17498
#Headlines #Roadgeeking #California #Highways #Caltrans #Roads @CaltransDist3_bot @CaltransD4_bot @CaltransD5_bot @CaltransDist7_bot
Episode 4.06 of the podcast is live. This episode covers the San Bernardino Freeway portion of I-10 (Route 10), and along the road looks at the history of US 60, US 70, and US 99 along that stretch of highway. We also discuss the non-interstate portion of Route 10, Route 10S, and historical routings that evolved into the freeway. Long highway, long episode. Enjoy, and as always, ready, set discuss.
CA RxR 4.06: I-10: San Bernardino Freeway https://caroutebyroute.org/2026/01/29/ca-rxr-4-06-i-10-san-bernardino-freeway/
#Podcast #Roadgeeking #California #Highways #Caltrans #Roads @CaltransDist3_bot @CaltransD4_bot @CaltransD5_bot @CaltransDist7_bot
Hype for the Future 77F: Notable Sub-Interstate Routes in Ohio
Introduction This post is specifically dedicated toward select routes of regional and national significance within the State of Ohio that are not officially part of the 1956 Interstate Highway System. Highways United States Routes 6, 20, 22, 23, 24, 27, 30, 33, 35, 36, 40, 50, 52, 62, 68, 127, 224, 250, 322, and 422 are all associated with traversing the State of Ohio, albeit in different directions. Route 22 is modestly located within the southern side of the State, between the […]"Dowling’s frostbite was so severe that a doctor had to amputate both legs below the knees. He also lost one hand and part of another, according to Prichard, who lived in Puposky, Minn., and died January 2025.
"Yellow Medicine County offered to pay a farmer to care for Dowling, but he asked commissioners instead to pay for him to attend Carleton College. Dowling went on to become a teacher, state legislator and more, including the founder of what is now Dowling Elementary School in Minneapolis."
The Yellowstone Trail was one of the first transcontinental auto routes. For a time, its headquarters were in Minneapolis.
By Erica Pearson
The Minnesota Star Tribune
https://www.startribune.com/back-when-25mph-was-top-speed-drivers-took-this-route-through-minnesota/601563240?utm_source=gift
"They looked like they were watching their kid ride a bicycle for the first time.
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“They’ve come in way under budget—somewhere in the $60 million range with an $82 million budget.
“'We’re keeping the contract open because we anticipate there will be storms over the next few months.'
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"But today, we celebrate the reunification of the #BigSur community, and the return of connectivity along one of the most iconic [#highways] in the world.”—Katie Rodriguez , #MontereyCountyNow
#PacificCoastBikeRoute #BicycleTouring #BikePacking #PacificCoast #Highway1 #CASR1 #Hwy1 #RegentsSlide #Caltrans https://www.montereycountynow.com/blogs/opinion_blog/highway-1-reopens-fully-in-big-sur-to-cheers-and-honking-horns/article_d7c03344-abd3-4e58-ad0f-7a1d2d476521.html
Hype for the Future 72H: Australian Highway 1
Overview Highway 1 in Australia represents not just the principal highway representing the country, but also the longest highway route of both the nation and of all nations globally. Only two (2) highway routes are longer, and both are international: the Pan-American Highway and Asian Highway 1. Even then, both of these routes have discontinuities, the Pan-American due to the Darién Gap and Asian Highway 1 due to the Sea of Japan. Notwithstanding the discontinuities, the Pan-American […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/11/hype-for-the-future-72h-australian-highway-1/
A new episode of the podcast is up: This one explores all things 10: The 10th route define, LRN 10, Sign Route 10, and of course, the first segment of I-10: The Santa Monica Freeway. Enjoy the episode, and please share it in all the appropriate places. Find it here, or in your favorite podcatcher.
CA RxR 4.05: I-10: Santa Monica Freeway https://caroutebyroute.org/2026/01/07/ca-rxr-4-05-i-10-santa-monica-freeway/
#Podcast #Roadgeeking #California #Highways #Caltrans #Roads @CaltransDist3_bot @CaltransD4_bot @CaltransD5_bot @CaltransDist7_bot
Where to report maintenance needs on #California state #highways, small tree blocking the shoulder of CA SR 68 on 4 January 2026: https://csr.dot.ca.gov/. Related info: https://bikemonterey.org/where-to-report-a-bikeway-maintenance-need-in-monterey-county-plus-maintenance-needs-for-california-state-highways.html
#ActiveTransportation #transportation #cycling #biking #BikeTooter #MontereyCounty
As promised: Here are the updates to the California Highways pages covering November and December 2025.
🛣 Changes to the California Highway Pages covering November – December 2025 https://cahighways.org/wordpress/?p=17475
#Roadgeeking #California #Highways #Caltrans #Roads @CaltransDist3_bot @CaltransD4_bot @CaltransD5_bot @CaltransDist7_bot
Development, highway safety among northern Ontario leaders' key priorities for 2026
As both the provincial and federal governments hone in on mining opportunities in northern Ontario, supporting local industries and building safer highways are top of mind for regional leaders this year. Here's what some local leaders are looking to prioritize in 2026.
#development #safety #mining #highways #northernOntario
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/northern-ontario-goals-2026-9.7031325?cmp=rss
Development, highway safety among northern Ontario leaders' key priorities for 2026
As both the provincial and federal governments hone in on mining opportunities in northern Ontario, supporting local industries and building safer highways are top of mind for regional leaders this year. Here's what some local leaders are looking to prioritize in 2026.
#development #safety #mining #highways #northernOntario
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/northern-ontario-goals-2026-9.7031325?cmp=rss
Hype for the Future 62AIR: The Airline Road in Maine
Overview In the State of Maine, Route 9, particularly the section between Bangor to the west and Calais to the east, is often referred to as the “Airline Road,” traditionally representing the shortcut between the two such communities prior to commercial aviation. The “shortcut” analogy was largely determined by United States Route 1, which continues to traverse the area on a similar axis yet remains fully identified as a north-to-south route. The Town of Aurora is located in Hancock […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/01/hype-for-the-future-62air-the-airline-road-in-maine/
It may be the start of a new year, but it's also the start of a new month. That means: It's time for Highway Headlines for December. Here are your headlines from articles about California's highways published in December 2025.
Headlines About California Highways – December 2025 https://cahighways.org/wordpress/?p=17469
#Headlines #Roadgeeking #California #Highways #Caltrans #Roads @CaltransDist3_bot @CaltransD4_bot @CaltransD5_bot @CaltransDist7_bot
Recharge your EV battery while cruising down the highway at 70 mph...try that with your gasmobile!
#evcharging #evs #electriccars #electrictrucks #electricvehicles #highways #electrichighway #zeroemission #chargingstations #wirelesscharging #gogreen #goelectric #sustainable #sustainability
