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Keep your kid safe at every stage by making sure they are in the right car seat for their size and age. 🚗
Remember, children under 13 years old are always safest riding in the back seat.
Check out LoveMyCarSeat.org for more car seat tips. #LoveMyCarSeat #DriveLikeATexan
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We know not everybody is used to roundabouts, but they can have so many benefits. Here are a couple facts to wrap up #RoundaboutsWeek
▶️ Large trucks can use them too
▶️ They can actually reduce traffic delays
▶️ Slower speeds mean they're safer for pedestrians and cyclists too
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A lot of clever design goes into building roundabouts. After one turned people's negative assumptions to a positive reception, local engineers are building a new roundabout outside of Hallettsville. Why? To prevent crashes at the intersection of two highways. #RoundaboutsWeek
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On World Maritime Day, we recognize the vital role Texas’ 23 seaports play in connecting our state to global markets. Through a multimodal transportation system, TxDOT helps support economic growth and the safe, efficient movement of goods. #TxDOTMaritime
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Roundabouts may not be everyone’s favorite, but there’s a reason they’re used on Texas roads. They’re designed to slow traffic, reduce serious crashes and keep vehicles moving.
You don’t have to love them, but the numbers might make you think twice. #RoundaboutsWeek
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Mission: Keep your little one protected. 🫡
Installing the car seat may feel challenging, but you’ve got this. 💪
For tips on choosing the best car seat for your kid, visit LoveMyCarSeat.org.
#LoveMyCarSeat #DriveLikeATexan
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The safety benefits of roundabouts in Texas speak for themselves. In New Waverly, two roundabouts built in 2015 have had ZERO fatal or injury crashes in the 11 years they've been in use. That helps @TxDPS focus on keeping all of us safe. #RoundaboutsWeek #DriveLikeATexan
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Going in circles can be a good thing. 🔄 Texas now has 679 roundabouts, with more on the way. This week, we’re highlighting how roundabouts can keep traffic moving and help make intersections safer. #RoundaboutsWeek #TxDOTNewsroom
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It's National Roundabouts Week! We're celebrating by circling the safety benefits of roundabouts. With more than 675 roundabouts and counting in Texas, these intersections reduce serious crashes and keep traffic flowing — no electricity needed. #RoundaboutsWeek #DriveLikeATexan
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Happy Child Passenger Safety Week!
Texas law requires children under 8 years old ride in a car seat or booster unless they’re taller than 4'9". Drivers can face fines of up to $250 if a child isn't properly restrained.
Keep your little one safe! #LoveMyCarSeat #DriveLikeATexan
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Nearly six years in the making, the new I-635 East corridor in Dallas is complete. The $1.7 billion project transformed an 11-mile corridor between the US 75 and I-30, spanning through the cities of Dallas, Garland and Mesquite. More in the #TxDOTNewsroom ow.ly/ZOiM50ZOUs6
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Correctly installing a car seat may feel intimidating, but we’ve got your back. Get a free car seat safety check to be sure you're keeping your little one safe on the go.
Visit LoveMyCarSeat.org to schedule a free safety check with TxDOT. ✅
#LoveMyCarSeat #DriveLikeATexan
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Is your child’s car seat secure? For too many Texas families, the answer is no. To help keep kids safe, TxDOT offers free car seat safety checks and hands-on education for parents and caregivers across Texas. News release: ow.ly/15hf50ZOoz6 #TxDOTNewsroom #DriveLikeATexan
ALT Illustration of a kitten securely buckled in a blue car seat with the slogan 'Right Seat, Right Fit.'
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Roadside workers now have an extra layer of protection while helping drivers on Texas highways. Learn more about the new tech keeping them—and YOU—safe at the #TxDOTNewsroom ow.ly/gcQ650ZO2jL
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Idk who needs to hear this, but someone using their blinker to merge is not your cue to speed up. #MondayMotivation #DriveLikeATexan
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+2,100 steps. Honoring the bravery and sacrifice of the heroes of 9/11 with a stair climb at our Austin Headquarters. #NeverForget
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Twenty-five years later, we still remember. TxDOT honors the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, and the first responders, service members, families and communities who showed extraordinary courage and strength. #NeverForget
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TxDOT retweeted
Air taxis like these are coming to the Lone Star state thanks to the Trump Administration’s FIRST EVER federal pilot program.
Creating a new, affordable way to fly is going to be a game changer.
Thank you @TxDOT for partnering with us on the next wave of innovation hitting our skies.
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The first phase of testing for innovative air taxi technology kicked off today. Project Nexus is a multi-state testing program focused on safely preparing next-generation aircraft for future use in Texas skies. News release: ow.ly/1W5650ZM24u #TxDOTAviation #TxDOTNewsroom
ALT Tiltrotor aircraft flying against a clear blue sky with four large propellers in motion.
ALT Round emblem featuring Texas map with four military aircraft and text 'Project Nexus' and 'A Blueprint for the Nation'.
ALT A person in a safety vest guides an aircraft hovering above an airport runway.
ALT Small white electric aircraft parked on a wide airport tarmac under clear blue sky.
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