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I would like to thank you all for your dedication and commitment to continuing the work needed on our research projects. </p>
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It is my expectation that the researchers and our RTI Project Managers will remain in regular communications regarding their research projects and that all will follow appropriate guidelines to remain safe while conducting research activities. If there is
any needed project schedule deviations or postponements as a result of COVID-19 and the current work climate, please let us know, via RTIMAIN@txdot.gov.</p>
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Additionally, I would like to share with you our media relations message describing how TxDOT is diligently working to keep our employees and the public safe. (See below)</p>
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(512) 416-4726</p>
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<a href="http://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/division/research-technology.html">Research</a>|<a href="http://library.ctr.utexas.edu/Presto/home/home.aspx">Library</a>|<a href="http://txstic.org/">TxSTIC</a>|<span style="color:#1F497D"><a href="http://txltap.org/">TxLTAP</a></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#14375A">TXDOT TAKING COVID-19 ACTION TO KEEP EMPLOYEES AND PUBLIC SAFE</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><br>
</span><i><span style="font-size:10.5pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#14375A">Efforts include travel center lobby closures, canceling in-person public meetings, safety messages, and a telework directive for office employees</span></i></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">AUSTIN</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> — TxDOT is acting to help reduce the risk of COVID-19. On Friday and over the weekend the department
took several steps to protect the public and TxDOT employees. At the same time, TxDOT remains committed to delivering services to its customers all over the Lone Star State.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Given the recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to cancel gatherings of 50 or more people and the request from President Donald Trump to avoid gatherings larger
than 10 people, TxDOT is postponing or canceling its in-person public hearings and gatherings through April 3. That date is subject to change. This excludes the Texas Transportation Commission meeting on March 26, 2020, which will be addressed separately.
When possible TxDOT will look to offer virtual participation strategies for public input.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Work on projects to improve our transportation system continues, as does TxDOT’s ongoing work to maintain and operate our state’s transportation system, to include ferry operations.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">TxDOT has closed the lobbies of its 12 Travel Information Centers until further notice to help combat the threat of COVID-19. Outside restrooms will remain available at all times and will be regularly
cleaned between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. The <a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUdSnkmiRSKrKeVDPF4UeuJFFOCZ81Itvi7gKhejTrCLBtZL3U6mNXAUVC8XmuAPcZD7pF6B8wV1XipQ0b1IIDWJ85Nb9oN1VTl3JA04seoLxfFeqT5zJK2DBrdpa10S1rgzbojRINgE10987MJ115Y6LEMeaQpWh9d3Yia9fBeRGIgfT_ZjQJzmEYbj76Qe-2FPss4jYoXjZw-2FRzQtxxq-2Fjsud5F0m0ybxEhypkDorB4QRjDZd9Mtr3PLpe0356HrfIyzLIB6Ka4ial0AvL-2BBwFyLT-2FdHO3D7OBIRX1AnlPclk-2BKbe01N58bb5Bi-2FVRAYT9TY6zV1RKzMX5YusikpJ9o98z6eCVZypk7unOF-2FDe4-2Bp92P-2F7vMYVh-2FzuA1InVupoLQjpTZJiNfkShzaiupnzldfmsD-2FQ0ySyEkv9D1ZlEbR9PinmHeWvtsfKdctFgGhb4PKh2fraztTTBPaRHtqR1h-2BnFeAzOdQvFDAfqx48ylEnmJgySw72sB8KyXBPCojlxPTQFCIaoVU9WjrlsoCNGDV-2BXJs-3D">
safety rest areas</a> on highways throughout the state remain open. These provide important rest stops for drivers.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Travelers can also still speak with our center counselors about road conditions or travel information between 8 a.m.and 5 p.m. Anyone can call 1-800-452-9292 or visit<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUbExgq8-2B6fnkgwIPv1gTER1lTGHEz5fDkmrCypdi1RS9YuL3iAA1lSD-2FEC4U5okeEg-3D-3DtVz4_ZjQJzmEYbj76Qe-2FPss4jYoXjZw-2FRzQtxxq-2Fjsud5F0m0ybxEhypkDorB4QRjDZd9Mtr3PLpe0356HrfIyzLIB6Ka4ial0AvL-2BBwFyLT-2FdHO3D7OBIRX1AnlPclk-2BKbe01N58bb5Bi-2FVRAYT9TY6zV1RKzMX5YusikpJ9o98z6eCVZypk7unOF-2FDe4-2Bp92P-2F7vMYVh-2FzuA1InVupoLQjpTeZq-2B9UspRIq00aTJq3t4-2FoyTrdiPFjpGKuGH8MgvgbwvEkBYZakVLrhgf0yqZgxvKpW19RH7PHdJRMXdzTSfqZXNPS2jQCTsJyYbeCmZtIjNflpcem4U-2Bodjg5joOgIUQX5v4UUun8Tt-2FBYia0Ak7s-3D">drivetexas.org</a>
to obtain road condition information 24 hours a day, seven days a week.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">As awareness is key, on Saturday, March 14, TxDOT began sharing safety messages on its digital highway signs throughout the state. These messages include, “Give Xtra Space, With Each Other, And
On The Road” and “Hands Clean, 2 Beat Covid-19, Be on TX Team.” These are short, easy to read messages to help reinforce the importance of preventing the spread of the virus.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">In conjunction with Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s disaster declaration related to COVID-19, TxDOT is also requiring its office-based employees to telework beginning March 16.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Teleworking has been an option for TxDOT office-based employees for several years now, and with this temporary new directive, TxDOT will continue serving the state’s transportation needs. TxDOT’s
number one priority is always safety, and the agency is in constant contact with state health and emergency management officials to do its part during this global health situation.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Visit the COVID-19 website of the Texas Department of State Health Services at<a href="https://www.dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/">https://www.dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/</a> for the most up to date
information and guidance from state health officials.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">For media inquiries, contact TxDOT Media Relations at<a href="mailto:MediaRelations@txdot.gov">MediaRelations@txdot.gov</a> or (512) 463-8700.</span></p>
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