The rivalry is back. With the return of the historic Texas A&M University and University of Texas football showdown at Kyle Field on Nov. 30, College Station will be host to a packed weekend of events leading up to the game. Are you coming to the Texas A&M University campus during the Lone Star Showdown? […]
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Big Data Saves DOTs Time, Resources for Truck Parking Analysis
Truck drivers cover hundreds of miles a day carrying goods from distribution centers to store shelves. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requires truckers to take regular breaks and stop driving altogether once they pass a certain time behind the wheel. That means they must park their trucks and rest somewhere, and that can be […]
Making Space for Big Rigs: TTI Helps TxDOT Evaluate Technologies to Facilitate Truck Parking
Finding safe parking is a constant concern for the nation’s hundreds of thousands of truck drivers. There are typically not enough parking spaces along their routes, and there is no real way for truckers to know in advance about parking availability. How big is the issue in Texas? According to the Texas Department of Transportation’s […]