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<br /> VOLUME 41 | ISSUE 6<br /> It’s been an eventful year for TxDOT,<br /> with new faces taking new roles,<br /> projects getting off the ground and<br /> weather-related events bringing out<br /> the best in our employees.<br /> NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2016<br /> JAMES BASS<br /> EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR<br /> As we near the end of 2016, it’s also<br /> the end of my first year as executive<br /> director. It’s been a good first year.<br /> Here are some of the highlights:<br /> • We retooled our values, mission,<br /> vision and goals and made safety,<br /> customer service and development of<br /> the right projects for Texas front and<br /> center responsibilities.<br /> • Our recently approved 2017 Unified<br /> Transportation Program will put<br /> $70 billion worth of projects under<br /> development over the next 10 years.<br /> The plan is one of, if not the, largest<br /> in our department history, and sets us<br /> <a title="TNMAG1116 page 1" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/10201063?page=1"> VOLUME 41 | ISSUE 6 </a> <a title="TNMAG1116 page 2" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/10201063?page=2"> JAMES BASS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR As we near the</a> <a title="TNMAG1116 page 3" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/10201063?page=3"> 8 ON THE COVER A new executive director, winter s</a> <a title="TNMAG1116 page 4" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/10201063?page=4"> 1 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW RIGHT NOW $70 billi</a> <a title="TNMAG1116 page 5" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/10201063?page=5"> COMMUNICATIONS SCORES BIG AT TRANSCOMM AWARDS T </a> <a title="TNMAG1116 page 6" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/10201063?page=6"> TxDOT TALK AROUND THE STATE From the Panhandle to</a> <a title="TNMAG1116 page 7" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/10201063?page=7"> Toll Loop 49 Lindale Relief Route breaks ground i</a> <a title="TNMAG1116 page 8" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/10201063?page=8"> COVER STORY 2016 T he past ye</a> <a title="TNMAG1116 page 9" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/10201063?page=9"> COVER STORY Texas Highways wins big Texas</a> <a title="TNMAG1116 page 10" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/10201063?page=10"> COVER STORY continued from page</a> <a title="TNMAG1116 page 11" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/10201063?page=11"> COMPLIANCE TACKLES UNUSUAL TASK T </a> <a title="TNMAG1116 page 12" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/10201063?page=12"> REAL APPEAL CAN HELP WITH T he</a> <a title="TNMAG1116 page 13" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/10201063?page=13"> SECURITY MATTERS UNDERSTANDING THE CLOUD </a> <a title="TNMAG1116 page 14" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/10201063?page=14"> FEATURE STORY OPTING FOR OPTIONS TEXPRESS LANES E</a> <a title="TNMAG1116 page 15" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/10201063?page=15"> for drivers who use them. Drivers who choose to s</a> <a title="TNMAG1116 page 16" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/10201063?page=16"> EL PASO DEMOLISHES BRIDGE TO NOWHERE Photo courte</a> <a title="TNMAG1116 page 17" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/10201063?page=17"> 100 </a> <a title="TNMAG1116 page 18" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/10201063?page=18"> FEATURE STORY ONE GOOD IDEA LEADS TO MANY MORE </a> <a title="TNMAG1116 page 19" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/10201063?page=19"> 1. Universal trailer ball system: This </a> <a title="TNMAG1116 page 20" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/10201063?page=20"> The Procurement Division earned the Achievement</a> <a title="TNMAG1116 page 21" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/10201063?page=21"> TEXAS HIGHWAYS NAMED MAGAZINE OF THE YEAR </a> <a title="TNMAG1116 page 22" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/10201063?page=22"> FEATURE STORY ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY HONORS VOLUNTEERS</a> <a title="TNMAG1116 page 23" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/10201063?page=23"> Tyler District volunteers did their part as Trash</a> <a title="TNMAG1116 page 24" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/10201063?page=24"> Assistant Maintenance Supervisor J onathan L</a> <a title="TNMAG1116 page 25" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/10201063?page=25"> Jonathan Lawrence Assistant Maintenance Superviso</a> <a title="TNMAG1116 page 26" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/10201063?page=26"> EMPLOYEE Michael Beaver Director of Transportatio</a> <a title="TNMAG1116 page 27" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/10201063?page=27"> Where Am I? Here is a photo depicting an identifi</a> <a title="TNMAG1116 page 28" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/10201063?page=28"> MILESTONES SEPTEMBER SERVICE AWARDS 20 Stephani</a> <a title="TNMAG1116 page 29" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/10201063?page=29"> 016 OCTOBER SERVICE AWARDS CONT. 20 Doye W. Fra</a> <a title="TNMAG1116 page 30" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/10201063?page=30"> MILESTONES 2016 AUGUST RETIREE REPORT DISTRICTS </a> <a title="TNMAG1116 page 31" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/10201063?page=31"> TxDOT Family Members Chime In What’s your favorit</a> <a title="TNMAG1116 page 32" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/10201063?page=32"> 125 E. 11th St. Austin, Texas 78701 ADDRESS SERVI</a>