TxDOT Seeks Input on I-20 Traveler Info in Midland-Odessa

Agency asks residents to complete survey on mobile app and website features.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 2:08pm

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The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is requesting public feedback through a brief survey focused on traveler needs and preferences along Interstate 20 in the Midland-Odessa region of West Texas. The survey aims to gather input on the most useful information for drivers, ideas for a proposed mobile application, and feedback on the existing traveler information website.

Why it matters

This feedback will help TxDOT enhance its traveler information resources and ensure they meet the needs of drivers in the Midland-Odessa area, which is a major oil and gas hub with significant commercial and leisure traffic along I-20.

The details

The 10-minute survey covers a range of topics, including what types of real-time traffic, road condition, and other data travelers find most valuable. TxDOT is also seeking ideas for features and functionality that could be incorporated into a new mobile app to better serve drivers in the region.

  • The survey is open from April 8 to April 22, 2026.

The players

Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)

The state transportation agency responsible for maintaining and improving roadways across Texas, including Interstate 20 in the Midland-Odessa region.

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What’s next

After the survey closes on April 22nd, TxDOT will review the feedback and use it to inform future enhancements to its traveler information resources for the I-20 corridor in Midland and Odessa.

The takeaway

By soliciting direct input from drivers, TxDOT is taking a proactive approach to improving the travel experience and safety along a critical highway artery serving the Permian Basin's energy industry and broader regional economy.