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.

In-Depth

As Things Get More Crowded on The Freeways, Houston Commuters Are Urged to Share The Ride

Posted on August 16, 2018 · Figures show that most people in the region are driving to work by themselves

Transportation

President of National Safety Council Discusses The Challenges in Houston for Drivers, Cyclists, And Pedestrians

Posted on August 13, 2018 · Figures from TxDOT show that Harris County leads the state in the number of fatality crashes.

Transportation

Bush Intercontinental Airport Now Has Private Nursing Rooms For Moms

Posted on August 9, 2018 · The Houston Airport System hopes their newest amenities will take some of the stress out of traveling with young children.

News

Bond Issue Includes Funds to Continue Improvements on Flood-Prone Houston Bayou

Posted on August 7, 2018 · Early voting is getting underway this week as Harris County decides on a $2.5 billion bond issue for flood control. Some of that money will go for more work on Brays Bayou.

News

Downtown Houston Library Now Open on Sundays

Posted on August 6, 2018 · Officials say those new hours will be a huge benefit to people who depend on the library’s services

Transportation

TxDOT Says Redesigned Exit Should Help Traffic Flow at A Freeway Hotspot

Posted on August 2, 2018 · Crews are about to finish another segment of a big connector project on I-45 northbound at U.S. 59/I-69. The project is designed to eliminate “lane weaving” by building new direct connectors between the two freeways.

News

UPDATE: Neighbor: Suspect in Murder of Houston Cardiologist Was ‘Loner’

Posted on August 1, 2018 · The suspect is Joseph Pappas. His mother had been a patient of Dr. Hausknecht’s over 20 years ago and died during a surgery he was performing.

News

Ban on Smoking in Public Housing Is Already in Effect in Houston

Posted on July 31, 2018 · Public housing authorities around the country must now comply with new federal directives. But Houston took action to prohibit smoking a few years ago.

Education News

Local School District Says It Will Pay For Campus Security Despite Funding Cut

Posted on July 27, 2018 · The Stafford Municipal School District says it will have resource officers on campus at the start of the school year, even though the city council has eliminated the money

News

Houston Police Say They Are Increasing Efforts to Keep Cyclists Safe

Posted on July 26, 2018 · With school starting in just a few weeks, police are planning more targeted enforcement of Houston's Safe Passing law. The ordinance says drivers have to maintain a three-foot distance when they are passing a cyclist.

News

Houston Drivers Have A New Way to Monitor Street Flooding Before They Hit The Road

Posted on July 25, 2018 · The system will use flood gauge data to indicate streets that are likely to go underwater during heavy rain

Transportation

Bayou Greenways Unveils Houston’s Newest Hike and Bike Trail

Posted on July 24, 2018 · Officials say it will provide much needed recreational opportunities along with a new transportation route

Transportation

Lots Of Turning Vehicles Can Make Walking Especially Challenging For Houston’s Pedestrians

Posted on July 24, 2018 · Houston remains one of the top cities where a pedestrian is likely to get hit and many of those crashes happen when a vehicle is making a turn. Experts say road design is a big factor but there's also driver behavior.

Transportation

Public Asked To Comment On New Regional Traffic Safety Plan

Posted on July 23, 2018 · The Houston area is seeing a sharp increase in the number of crashes but transportation planners think a growing population is only part of the story.

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