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 TRANSPORTATION |
Tyler has excellent Interstate, U.S. and State Highway systems that provide efficient and economical transportation to all destinations, including Interstate 20, U.S. Highways 271 & 69, and State Highways 31, 64, 110 & 155. State officials estimate that as many as 270,000 people come to Tyler each day to work, attend school, seek medical services, or just shop.
Tyler has Loop 323, an open access 4-6 lane major arterial that surrounds the City. The new outer Loop 49 is currently under construction and will be a controlled access design that will connect to I-20 on the Northwest and Northeast of sides of Tyler. The first section will open in Summer 2006 and completion is expected to be Fall 2009. Long range plans include eventually connecting Loop 49 with Longview’s outer Loop 259 as shown in the map on the left.
 The Texas Transportation Commission authorized the formation of the Northeast Texas RMA in October 2004. It is the fifth RMA to be formed in the state of Texas. RMAs were authorized by the Texas Legislature in 2001 to construct, operate and maintain turnpike projects in the state. The NET RMA encompasses the boundaries of both Smith and Gregg counties. It is governed by a board of seven directors with the presiding officer appointed by Governor Rick Perry.
| “One of the most exciting benefits of Texas’ new transportation legislation is that it puts more control in the hands of communities. The NET RMA will go a long way toward reducing congestion and improving the local infrastructure. By doing so it will have a positive impact on the region’s economic development.” |
Mary Owen, Tyler
District Engineer
Texas Department of Transportation |
We keep a copy of the latest traffic count map for the Tyler area. You can download a copy of this map by clicking here. You may also acquire more detailed maps at any local Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) office. Tyler's TxDOT office is located 2709 W. Front Street, or can be reached by phone at (903) 510-9100.
 Tyler
Pounds Regional Airport
700 Skyway Blvd., Tyler, TX 75704
(903) 531-2343
Commercial air service is
provided by the Tyler
Pounds Regional Airport, which is located approximately
4 miles west of Loop 323 along State Highway 64.
In 2005, over 86,000 chose the Tyler airport to reach
their destinations. American
Airlines offers American
Eagle prop and Jet service to D/FW
airport in Dallas
with 5 daily flights. Continental
Airlines, operated
by Colgan Air, offers 6 daily flights to Houston’s
Intercontinental Airport.
The 150-foot wide runways
have an asphalt surface with the longest runway length
at 7,200 feet. The other two runways are 5,200 and
4,849 feet in length.
The airport has two fixed
based operators offering a variety of services for
private/corporate planes, including fuel, parking,
hangars, and passenger lounges.
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Fixed
Base Operator |
Website |
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Johnson
Aviation
(903) 593-4343 |
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Jet Center of Tyler
(903) 597-1334 |
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 Union Pacific
Railroad
John Owens, Industrial Development
(281) 350-7302
Union
Pacific Railroad provides rail service in Tyler/Smith County. Switching
service is provided on a case by case basis.
 There are 21 motor freight carriers with a terminal in the City of Tyler. The average delivery time for cities nationwide is as follows:
| Destination |
Delivery
Days |
| Atlanta |
4 |
| Chicago |
4 |
| Dallas |
1/2 |
| Denver |
3 |
| Detroit |
4 |
| Los Angeles |
4 |
| Miami |
5 |
| New York |
5 |
 The Tyler Transit System provides safe, dependable, low cost transportation service to the citizens of Tyler through the operation of a fixed-route bus system and a paratransit system for ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) certified persons. Service hours are Monday-Friday, 6:00 am - 8:00 pm and Saturday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm. Night service is available with advanced scheduling. Tyler's fixed route buses are also equipped with racks for bicycle transport.
| Tyler
Transit |
Website/Phone |
| Transit Management of Tyler |
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Tyler has several other options
for public transportation, whether you are traveling
for business, special needs, or for special occasions.
| Bus
Lines |
Website/Phone |
| Greyhound Bus Lines |
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| Bus
Charters/Rentals |
Website/Phone |
| Chuck's Travel Coaches |
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| Horizon Transportation |
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| Lone Star Trailways Bus Lines |
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| Wings Tour & Travel |
(903) 566-0924 |
| Shuttle
Service |
Website/Phone |
| Classic Coach & Carriage |
|
| Tyler Shuttle Services |
(903) 592-3232 |
| Wheelchair
Transport |
Website/Phone |
| Medicab |
(903) 592-3232 |
| Minibus |
(903) 592-0400 |
| Tyler Paratransit Service |
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| Limousine/Taxi
Service |
Website/Phone |
| American Cab |
(903) 593-8444 |
| Anderson Limousine |
(903) 825-6945 |
| A-1 Limousine |
(903) 595-6295 |
| Bisese Limousine |
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| Brosangs Limousine |
(903) 597-3333 |
| Classic Coach & Carriage |
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| East Texas Yellow Cab |
(903) 597-2526 |
| Estate Limousine |
(903) 839-8219 |
| Horizon Transportation |
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| Shinalt Limousine |
(903) 586-2000 |
| Taxi Cab Company of Tyler |
(903) 592-3232 |
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 | | The Adopt A Highway program originated in Tyler, TX. In 1985, the Tyler Civitan adopted the very first two-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 69 - the rest, is history! |
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