Gail Delaughter

Transportation Reporter

From early-morning interviews with commuters to walks through muddy construction sites, Gail covers all aspects of getting around Houston. That includes walking, driving, cycling, taking the bus, and occasionally flying.

Before she became transportation reporter in 2011, Gail hosted weekend programs for Houston Public Media. She’s also covered courts in Houston and reported on a number of high-profile cases.

A native of New Orleans, Gail is a graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University.

Transportation

UH-Downtown Is Offering More Bike Options For Students And Staff

Posted on September 3, 2019 · There are now four new BCycle bike share stations on the University of Houston-Downtown campus. All have easy access to the nearby bayou trails.

Transportation

METRO Board Votes To Spend $21 Million On Cleaning Bus Stops

Posted on August 22, 2019 · Transit officials want to improve cleanliness to encourage more people to ride.

Transportation

Report: Houston Drivers Spend An Average Of 75 Hours A Year Stuck In Traffic

Posted on August 22, 2019 · Texas researchers are now putting a cost on all that congestion.

Transportation

New Bridge Is Designed To Help Alleviate Flooding In Houston’s East End

Posted on August 21, 2019 · Forest Hill Bridge also includes a new wider sidewalk and a separated two-way bike lane.

Transportation

METRO Puts $3.5 Billion Bond Issue On The Ballot To Fund Transit Initiatives

Posted on August 13, 2019 · Among the initiatives METRO hopes to fund are light rail expansion, bus rapid transit and infrastructure improvements.

Transportation

Local Leaders To Austin: Don’t Defund Proposed Grand Parkway Segments

Posted on August 5, 2019 · The Texas Transportation Commission is considering pulling the project amid changing sentiments over toll roads.

Arts & Culture

Galveston Historical Foundation Releases List Of Endangered Buildings

Posted on July 29, 2019 · The preservation group wants to find new owners who can invest in the buildings' restoration.

Transportation

Activists Want To Delay Funding Vote On I-45 Expansion

Posted on July 23, 2019 · They say officials need to gather more public comment on the project's impacts before any money is allocated.

Transportation

Construction On The Bolivar Peninsula’s Only Hurricane Evacuation Route Nears Completion

Posted on July 18, 2019 · Over 2,000 residents rely on a single highway to get them off the Bolivar Peninsula in case of a hurricane.

Transportation

Pearland Commuters Have A New Park And Ride Bus Service To Downtown Houston

Posted on July 15, 2019 · The City of Pearland is partnering with a private bus company to offer a service that will make several stops in the Medical Center and downtown Houston.

Transportation

A Section Of The 610 West Loop Will Be Totally Closed This Weekend

Posted on July 12, 2019 · Traffic will be forced to detour because of overhead construction work.

Transportation

Houston’s Bike Share Is Testing Out Electric Bikes

Posted on July 10, 2019 · BCycle says it's hoping to bring in new riders by adding e-bikes to its fleet.

Transportation

Houston Is Trying Out Rideshare Parking Zones

Posted on July 5, 2019 · Six zones have been established downtown and officials are also looking at other areas with lots of clubs and restaurants.

In-Depth

When Will Houston Finally Get Electric Rental Scooters?

Posted on July 2, 2019 · City officials say they want to put a regulatory structure in place to avoid the problems experienced by other cities.

Transportation

Houston’s Transit Agency Wants To Hire More Police

Posted on July 1, 2019 · METRO officials say they'll look at reported crimes and rider feedback in deciding where to deploy the officers.