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The End-of-Queue Warning System incorporates temporary rumble strips to reduce work zone collisions. TxDOT photo.

TxDOT announces End-of-Queue Warning System for construction zones

Making its debut along a Central Texas stretch of IH 35, the End-of-Queue Warning System uses sensors to measure the speeds of approaching vehicles and then warns drivers through electronic signs and temporary rumble strips.

Posted by > RIDE TEXAS® | Published > May 13, 2013

Certain 2013 BMW R 1200 GS are the subject of a NHTSA recall.

Recall: On certain 2013 BMW R1200 GS the front fork tube may loosen

BMW is recalling certain model year 2013 R1200 GS motorcycles manufactured January 9, 2013, through February 8, 2013. Due to an insufficient torque of a locking bolt, the front fork tube may loosen.

Posted by > RIDE TEXAS® | Published > May 02, 2013

It's Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Ask your favorite car driver to please pay attention and not run over any motorcyclists.

Tell your favorite car drivers that May is Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month

Ironically, it's primarily motorcyclists who know about this, but the folks who really need to made aware will never know that each May is National Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month.

Posted by > RIDE TEXAS® | Published > May 01, 2013

Wildflower hunters’ resource: TxDOT Interactive Wildflower Map

As you may have noticed, TxDOT is adding online tools and widgets to help motorists avoid traffic, know where traffic cameras are tucked away, etcetera. Well, now they have launched a nifty interactive widget that indicates where wildflowers are blooming.

Article author > RIDE TEXAS® | Published > Apr 01, 2013