Transportation
Bagby Street Project Will Remake Area Near Houston City Hall And The Hobby Center
Posted on · The project includes new sidewalks and an off-street bike lane, along with improved lighting and landscaping.
Gail Delaughter
Transportation Reporter
In-Depth
Would Free Transit Incentivize More Riders? METRO Gathers Input On Whether To Stop Collecting Fares
Posted on · Transit agencies around the country, including in Houston, are considering whether to cut or reduce their transit fares.
Transportation
Houston’s Bike Share Says Ridership Is Breaking Records
Posted on · BCycle said it had its best year ever in 2019 as it added stations and brought on new riders.
Transportation
Early Numbers Show Growing Ridership For New Harris County Bus Service
Posted on · The service was created with the help of a federal grant. It's designed to help people who are still recovering from Harvey's floods two years ago.
Transportation
$200 Million Project Aims To Lessen Congestion In Brazoria And Fort Bend Counties
Posted on · Officials say the work will help move the increasing flow of truck traffic from Port Freeport. More efficient hurricane evacuation is also a goal of the project.
NASA
Students Train Like Astronauts At Space Center University
Posted on · There's a focus on international cooperation as NASA moves to the next phase in space travel.
In-Depth
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher On How Houston Could Recover Quicker From Floods And Hurricanes
Posted on · Fletcher says both homeowners and local governments need a more streamlined process for obtaining disaster relief.
Transportation
Voters Approve $3.5 Billion Bond For METRO Transit Projects
Posted on · This is the first time since 2003 that METRO has asked voters to borrow more money through bonds.
Transportation
New Numbers Show Texas Is Still A Dangerous Place For Pedestrians
Posted on · While overall traffic fatalities are declining around the country, there has been an increase in the number of people who are struck and killed while walking. Statistics show Texas is one of the top states for pedestrian deaths.
News
A Major Route Through The UH Campus Is Getting A New Look With More Space For Bikers, Walkers
Posted on · City and county officials say they want to make Cullen Boulevard more accessible for pedestrians, cyclists and transit riders.
Transportation
New Program Helps First Responders Safely Clear Crashes From Houston Freeways
Posted on · To address the region’s high rate of traffic crashes, the Houston-Galveston Area Council is launching its first-ever public safety campaign.
News
Free Wi-Fi Is Coming To Houston’s Buses And Trains
Posted on · Wi-Fi will be available on select buses and trains as part of a pilot program. The transit agency says it hopes to gather rider feedback on the service as it looks for ways to expand it system-wide.
In-Depth
How Houston’s Bayou Trails Are Designed To Flood
Posted on · As the Bayou Greenways network continues to expand, the Houston Parks Board says it's building trails and fixtures with the knowlege that they'll go underwater at some point.
In-Depth
Needed Improvements Or Unnecessary Expenses? The Debate Over METRO’s Proposed $3.5 Billion Bond Issue
Posted on · The transit agency is looking to sell voters on a multi-year plan that would greatly expand transit in the region. But a former METRO chairman says he doesn't think the financing plan is sustainable.
Transportation
New Bus Routes Will Serve Harris County Residents Still Recovering From Hurricane Harvey
Posted on · Transit officials say the routes will also benefit people in east Harris County who lost vehicles in Imelda.