Posted by Traffic Reporter on September 19th, 2009 in Dallas
More and more tollgates on DFW tollways are completely unmanned – in fact SH 121 has no people-booths at all. Instead of collecting hard currency from you, your license plate is photographed and compared to DMV registration records and then you are invoiced by mail. Fairly streamlined for the traveler. But also about 40% more expensive than using a toll tag. So it is worth your while to visit www.NTTA.org and get yourself a toll tag.
Posted by Traffic Reporter on September 19th, 2009 in Dallas
The 30th annual Plano Balloon Festival takes place in East Plano this weekend. Be aware of possible traffic anomalies, and don’t freak out while driving if you see some giant orbs looming in the sky.
Posted by Traffic Reporter on September 19th, 2009 in Dallas
Expect some Addison streets to be closed and some detours: Oktoberfest 5K and 1 Mile Run for the Children Addison Circle Park 9/19/2009, 8:00 AM to 9/19/2009, 11:00 AM WHAT: A 5K and one-mile fun run held in conjunction with the Addison Oktoberfest that benefits Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer pediatric cancer research at Children’s Medical Center of Dallas. WHEN: September 19, 2009 WHERE: Addison Circle Park (4970 Addison Circle). Parking at NW corner of Dallas Parkway and Arapaho. COST: 5K Run $20 before September 11 $25 Sept 12 – 18 $35 Sept 19 $16 Children under 14 & Seniors over 65 1 Mile $15 for all participants For more information, visit Oktoberfest5K.com or call 214-987-4662
Posted by Traffic Reporter on September 19th, 2009 in Dallas
Be prepared for a little heavier than usual traffic in and around Grapevine and DFW Airport this weekend due to Grape Fest. More about the event at grapevinetexasusa.com/GrapeFest/
Posted by Traffic Reporter on September 19th, 2009 in Dallas
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Cowboys Stadium |
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is expecting 105k fans for the sold-out opening game against the New York Giants. The brand new state-of-the art stadium with the world’s largest high definition video screens shares the neighborhood in Arlington, Texas with MLB team Texas Rangers. |
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The Rangers game will be letting out about the same time as folks are on their way to see the Cowboys. Officials say that Cowboys parking was designed to handle the crowds. Fans are advised to come early and do their tailgating, and enjoy the game.
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The Ball Park In Arlington
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Posted by Traffic Reporter on September 17th, 2009 in Dallas
Although the toll systems in the DFW area are among the lastest and greatest and state of the art, there is still the inconceivable danger of a crash with an oncoming vehicle on your side of the divided highway. It happened again last night after several previous occurrences.
It usually happens at night. So if you see white lights moving toward you, quickly get to the right and slow down; hopefully the nutty wrong direction driver still remembers to stay her own right even though she’s going the wrong stinkin’ way.
