Planning underway to solve traffic
MDOT asked for locals involved with traffic issues from Oxford Police Department to local taxis to provide feedback on Wednesday to help create a master plan for Oxford’s Intelligent Transportation Systems future plans. The ITS helps with technology to create easier traffic flow. (August 4, 2011, Page 2)
Road projects get green light
Three major road projects aimed at improving safety and easing transit headaches got green-lighted Wednesday by local officials, but only after some heated negotiations. (May 26, 2011, Page 1)
MDOT helps keep Mississippi beautiful
Mississippi Department of Transportation of the District 2 office — that covers 17 counties including Lafayette County — will be cleaning up area highways from 8 a.m. to noon on Thursday as part of the annual Trash Bash event. (April 13, 2011, Page 2)
Bumpy road ahead for transit projects
A public meeting held Tuesday, sponsored by the Mississippi Department of Transportation, laid out MDOT’s 25-year plan on what Mississippi’s transportation needs are now and what they are predicted to be in 2035 as well as how to fund the growing demands with diminishing funding. (March 23, 2011, Page 1)
