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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.


INNER AND OUTER LOOPS

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.

 

NORTHEAST TEXAS REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY

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


TRAFFIC COUNTS

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.


AIR

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.

 
Fixed Base Operator
Website
Johnson Aviation
(903) 593-4343
Jet Center of Tyler
(903) 597-1334


RAIL

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.

 

MOTOR FREIGHT CARRIERS

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

 

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Tyler Transit SystemThe 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
Transit Management of Tyler

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
Greyhound Bus Lines

Bus Charters/Rentals
Website/Phone
Chuck's Travel Coaches
Chuck's Travel Coaches
Horizon Transportation
Horizon Transportation
Lone Star Trailways Bus Lines
Lone Star Trailways Bus Lines
Wings Tour & Travel
(903) 566-0924

Shuttle Service
Website/Phone
Classic Coach & Carriage
Classic Coach & Carriage
Tyler Shuttle Services
(903) 592-3232

Wheelchair Transport
Website/Phone
Medicab
(903) 592-3232
Minibus
(903) 592-0400
Tyler Paratransit Service
Tyler Paratransit Service

Limousine/Taxi Service
Website/Phone
American Cab
(903) 593-8444
Anderson Limousine
(903) 825-6945
A-1 Limousine
(903) 595-6295
Bisese Limousine
Bisese Limousine
Brosangs Limousine
(903) 597-3333
Classic Coach & Carriage
Classic Coach & Carriage
East Texas Yellow Cab
(903) 597-2526
Estate Limousine
(903) 839-8219
Horizon Transportation
Horizon Transportation
Shinalt Limousine
(903) 586-2000
Taxi Cab Company of Tyler
(903) 592-3232

 

 

 


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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