With a high impact ice storm “very likely” for our region, according to the National Weather Service, the City of Arlington is reminding residents that driving conditions could be unpredictable and dangerous. Stay off the road as much as possible and use extreme caution when travel is necessary. City officials are…
Texas Railroad Commissioner David Porter was in Arlington Wednesday morning to recognize the City of Arlington for its use of natural gas vehicles. Commissioner Porter presented a $20,805 ceremonial check during a brief ceremony at City Hall. The City of Arlington continues to be a leader in alternative fuel use, with…
Texas Railroad Commissioner David Porter will recognize the City of Arlington for its use of natural gas vehicles during a special check presentation on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 9:00 a. m. in the Arlington City Hall Council Chambers. Currently, the City operates six vehicles on natural gas, and contracts with refuse hauler…
The City of Arlington’s Department of Public Works and Transportation anticipates starting construction on Lovers Lane between Collins Street to Wynn Terrance and on Lackland Street between Park Row Drive to Daniel Drive in October 2013. Improvements include rebuilding the streets as concrete street, sidewalks, and water and sanitary sewer…
The City of Arlington’s Department of Public Works and Transportation anticipates starting construction on Bowman Springs Road between IH 20 and Pennsylvania Avenue in September 2013. Improvements include widening to a 5-lane concrete street with new storm drain systems, streetlights, and sidewalks. A construction briefing meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 27,…
Beginning August 1, a pavement evaluation vehicle will wind its way through the northern third of the City, from Park Row to the City’s northern border. The vehicle will also evaluate some streets around Lake Arlington and in the Great Southwest Industrial District. South Arlington was assessed last year. This high-tech…
The Association of State Floodplain Managers recently presented the City of Arlington with the Media/Outreach Award at their annual conference in Connecticut. The award acknowledges exemplary efforts on the part of communications media or public entities to increase awareness about flood issues with the general public. The City’s Public Works…
Improvements are on the way for a heavily traveled stretch of East Lamar Boulevard through a popular portion of Arlington’s entertainment district. In June, City Council members approved the construction contract for the 1.5-mile section of East Lamar Boulevard that runs between Collins Street and Ballpark Way in front of the…
Drivers will be forced to find alternate routes this weekend as the Union Pacific Rail Project returns to Arlington to replace switches on either side of the public grade crossing at Bowen Road. Union Pacific’s crew will work between Saturday, July 6 at 6:00 p. m. and Sunday, July 7 at…
The website for the Metro ArlingtonXpress, or MAX, debuted Monday for people waiting to catch the City of Arlington’s new bus service scheduled to launch Aug. 19. Here’s a link to the website: www. ridethemax. com. It includes ticket information, maps and other details for planning a trip throughout the Metroplex. Easy-to-read timetables…
