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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.

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Transportation

Houston Traffic Campaign Looks To Promote Safety After Freeway Breakdowns

Gail Delaughter

Posted on April 12, 2021 · Safety experts say exiting your vehicle on or near the freeway could make a dangerous situation even worse.

Tags car insurance freeways Houston Transtar pedestrians traffic crashes

Transportation

Energy Corridor, The Woodlands Plan For Post-Pandemic Commuter Service

Gail Delaughter

Posted on February 8, 2021 · Officials say they're expecting demand for the service once workers start going back into the office. They're hoping to eliminate thousands of vehicle trips a year between The Woodlands and the Energy Corridor.

Tags buses commuting energy corridor pandemic The Woodlands

Transportation

Despite The Pandemic, Transit Service In East Harris County Reaches Major Ridership Goal

Gail Delaughter

Posted on January 11, 2021 · Harris County Transit says demand for bus service continues to grow in greater Houston's outlying areas.

Tags baytown buses Harris County Transit La Porte public transit

Transportation

New Plan Looks At Ways to Make Cycling Safer In Houston’s East End

Gail Delaughter

Posted on December 23, 2020 · The plan covers 16 square miles and it includes the neighborhoods of Second Ward, Magnolia Park, Eastwood, Lawndale, and Pecan Park.

Tags bikes cycling east end Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia Harris County Precinct 2

Transportation

New Houston ‘Vision Zero’ Plan Aims To End Traffic Deaths By 2030

Gail Delaughter / Paul DeBenedetto

Posted on December 16, 2020 · Between 2014 and 2018, 1,153 people were killed by Houston drivers, the mayor said.

Tags car crash Crash sylvester turner Vision Zero

Houston

New Bike Trail Will Highlight Nature Areas Along Houston’s Sims Bayou

Gail Delaughter

Posted on December 7, 2020 · The trail is the longest segment constructed at one time in the extensive Bayou Greenways network. It will link three Houston parks and connect neighborhoods in the southern part of the city.

Tags bayou greenways bike trail drainage Parks Sims Bayou

Houston

Popular Neighborhood Near Downtown Houston Looks To Fix Its Mobility Issues

Gail Delaughter

Posted on December 2, 2020 · Despite being close to downtown's attractions, Old Sixth Ward residents have a problem getting there by foot or by bike. New development on Washington Avenue has also created traffic and parking challenges.

Tags bike lane bike path pedestrian Sixth Ward Historic District Washington Avenue Arts District

Transportation

Houston’s Bike Share Begins Rollout Of New Electric Bicycles

Gail Delaughter

Posted on November 19, 2020 · Houston BCycle says the e-bikes give riders an added boost. They're hoping the new bikes will get more people interested in bike share as Houstonians seek recreational opportunities during the pandemic.

Tags bike share cycling e-bikes electric bikes Houston BCycle

Transportation

COVID Concerns Mean Fewer Passengers At Houston’s Airports This Thanksgiving

Gail Delaughter

Posted on November 9, 2020 · Airport officials say they're prepared to take a financial hit during what's usually their busiest travel time.

Tags George Bush Intercontinental Aiport hobby airport houston airport system thanksgiving travel

Transportation

METRO Approves 2021 Service Changes In Response To Pandemic Ridership Numbers

Gail Delaughter

Posted on October 22, 2020 · METRO is cutting service on some routes while others will go back to pre-COVID levels to promote social distancing.

Tags buses metro public transportation ridership

Transportation

METRO Tries Out New Transit App Similar To Rideshare

Gail Delaughter

Posted on October 12, 2020 · Riders can use the app for curb-to-curb service and the fare is the same as for a local bus.

Tags Coronavirus Fort Bend County microtransit missouri city rideshare

Transportation

State Seeks Public Input On Environmental Study For Controversial I-45 Project

Gail Delaughter

Posted on October 8, 2020 · Houstonians will have 30 days to comment on the project but one neighborhood group says that period needs to be extended.

Tags freeways i 45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project Stop TxDOT I-45 txdot

Transportation

Houston’s Bike Share Launches New Recreational Network In Northeast Harris County

Gail Delaughter

Posted on September 14, 2020 · The mini-network includes two bike share kiosks with two more on the way. The bike share nonprofit says ridership has been positive so far.

Tags Alexander Deussen Park bike share cycling Harris County Precinct 1 Houston BCycle

Transportation

City Is Planning Major Changes To Busy Southwest Houston Corridor

Gail Delaughter

Posted on September 4, 2020 · The project is designed to enhance safety for pedestrians, cyclists and transit riders in a neighborhood where many people don't drive.

Tags bike lanes cycling Gulfton pedestrian safety

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Pandemic Shutdowns Give Insight Into Harris County’s High DWI Rates

Gail Delaughter

Posted on August 31, 2020 · Prosecutors say drunk driving arrests fell after stay-at-home orders went into effect, but rose after establishments started to reopen. Now because of lighter traffic volume they've having to contend with another set of issues.

Tags drunk driving dwi Harris County District Attorney's Office highway safety Sean Teare

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