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Who Decides When A Bridge Or Road Needs Repair?
Posted on · Houston officials explain how area streets and bridges are inspected and when they’re shut down.
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How To Handle Houston’s Tendency to Flood
Posted on · Last week Houston saw some flooding. Thankfully it wasn't quite as bad as predicted, but that's not to say we're out of danger for the year. Hurricane season is right around the corner, and the city's flat landscape means flooding, drainage and mitigating water are always top of mind for some people — especially those […]
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How is the City of Houston Making Biking and Walking Safer?
Posted on · Over the past couple of days, we've talked with advocates for cyclists and pedestrians about ongoing concerns over accidents and fatalities involving Houstonians walking or riding bikes around town, and a general feeling that Houston is still not a particularly easy place to get around on foot or on a bicycle. Jay Blazek Crossley, a […]
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Is Texas Doing Enough to Prevent Floods?
Posted on · Eight dead in Houston, millions of dollars in damages — by now we all know how the Memorial Day rains affected the region, and while we can't stop the rain, some argue we could do more to mitigate the results. Kriston Capps is a staff writer for CityLab, a division of The Atlantic. In a […]
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What Can Be Done to Improve Houston’s Sidewalks?
Posted on · Montrose residents are petitioning the city to address that neighborhoodâs deteriorating sidewalks. The Montrose Sidewalk Coalition says cracked sidewalks pose a danger â theyâd like the city to offer a plan to the public to address the state of their sidewalks and ensure safety and access. There’s just one problem: according to city law, property […]