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

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.

Transportation

Officials Look At A New Option For Houston-To-Galveston Bus Service

Posted on June 26, 2019 · The latest proposal comes from a private company that's already providing service to other cities in the region.

Transportation

Debate Intensifies Over The I-45 North Widening Project

Posted on June 21, 2019 · The City of Houston says it will hold public forums throughout the summer to gather input. But some residents say they still feel their voices aren’t being heard.

Transportation

Houston’s First Self-Driving Shuttle Rolls Out At Texas Southern University

Posted on June 19, 2019 · The autonomous vehicle will have an operator on board during a pilot program.

Texas

Texas Pediatricians Group Disagrees With Governor Concerning Child Car Safety Seats

Posted on June 18, 2019 · A group of pediatricians says it will keep working to strengthen Texas laws on child safety seats. This comes after the governor vetoed regulations for child passengers under the age of two.

Transportation

After Deadly Crashes, Heights Residents Appeal To Drivers To Slow Down

Posted on June 17, 2019 · They've teamed up with a national organization to ask people to drive under the speed limit.

In-Depth

Three Years After A Shocking Crime, Near Northside Residents Work To Keep Their Neighborhood Safe

Posted on June 12, 2019 · Residents are pleased with recent developments but they say a lot of work still needs to be done.

Transportation

Houston Drivers Are Advised To Steer Clear Of A Traffic Hotspot This Weekend

Posted on June 7, 2019 · If you travel on a section of I-69, you may want to plan another route. A lot of work is happening at Houston’s busiest freeway interchange.

News

Despite A New Ban, Some Texas Cities Can Keep Using Red Light Cameras

Posted on June 3, 2019 · Communities can keep them running under a clause that lets them to honor their contracts with companies that operate the cameras.

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