Use this template to prepare a press releaseto advertise that a historic bridge is available for adoption and that details about the bridge are available upon request. Notices created with this template can be distributed by many methods, such as being included in a letter, posted on a website, etc.
There is no required format for press releases because they are distributed by different methods. Whatever format is used, the notice must meet the TxDOT publication standards as outlined in the TxDOT Brand Guidelines: Advancing the Standard , which addresses the font and formatting requirements.
To prepare the content recommendedto be included in a press release, enter announcement-specific information in the prompts of the template. Do not change the text, unless prompted by the template. Prompts are highlighted in grey and set off by brackets, <as shown here>. When all prompts have been addressed, ensure no prompts remain, and copy the content into the desired format for the press release. Do not copy these instructions, the title of the template, or the headers and footers.
MEDIA ADVISORY
HISTORIC BRIGE AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION
Adopt a Piece of Texas History Throughthe TxDOT Historic Bridge Legacy Program
<Date>
<City>– The Texas Department of Transportation oversees a Historic Bridge Legacy Program to facilitate the adoption of historic bridges that outlive utility for vehicular service. All bridges available under this program are listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. The bridges are owned by TxDOT, cities, or counties and merit special consideration of their potential for preservation in the community. The primary emphasis of the program is to find a new public use for the bridges, such as along a hike-and-bike trail or in a public park.
A historic bridge in <County> atname of facility> crossing <name of feature crossed> is currently available for adoption. For more information, please contact <District Name> Public Information Officer, <name> at <email address>or<phone number> or visit keyword search “adopt a bridge.”
<Add information about the history of the bridge and discuss the bridge’s problems at its current location.>
Appendix A: Revision History
The following table shows the revision history for this document.
Revision HistoryEffective Date
Month, Year / Reason for and Description of Change
October 2016 / Version 1 was released.
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