In-Depth
As Things Get More Crowded on The Freeways, Houston Commuters Are Urged to Share The Ride
Posted on · Figures show that most people in the region are driving to work by themselves
Tag: commuting
Houston Matters
Full Show: Wooing The Democratic National Convention, And Dealing With Sewage Overflows (Aug. 16, 2018)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: Houston officials are wooing members of the Democratic National Convention committee. Then, we learn why about 80 percent of Houston commuters drive to work by themselves. Plus, a local nonprofit is taking the city to task over violations of the Clean Water Act. We discuss what podcasts you're listening to. And we visit some local gathering spots built around playing the games.
Transportation
Long-Running 290 Construction Project Is Nearing An End
Posted on · There’s good news for commuters who’ve been braving the work zones on U.S. 290. Officials say the nearly seven-year-old project is almost over.
Transportation
Houston Area Residents Are Asked For Input On The Region’s Transportation Future
Posted on · The Houston-Galveston Area Council is currently looking for public comment for its long-range plan
Transportation
As The Roads Get More Crowded, A Study Looks At New Transportation Options For The Houston Region
Posted on · Metro isn’t the only organization that’s looking at the area’s long-term transit needs. The Houston-Galveston Area Council is also studying how high-capacity transit could better connect the growing eight-county region
Transportation
Fort Bend County Hopes Mobility Initiative Will Help Ease Growing Pains
Posted on · Lots of new residents are expected in the years to come but officials say their roads just aren’t keeping up. They’re hoping voters approve a new bond issue to help pay for a long list of projects designed to get traffic moving.
Houston Matters
How Bad Does Your Commute Have to Get Before You’ll Move or Change Jobs?
Posted on · How long is too long to drive to and from work or school each day? How much traffic will you endure before you get fed up and either move or change your transportation habits? These are questions many Houstonians face, particularly if they want to live in a neighborhood far from where they work or […]
Full Show
Future Transportation Plans for Houston, and The Good, Bad, and the Ugly of the News: Friday’s Show (June 9, 2017)
Posted on · The Transportation Advocacy Group (TAG) is hosting their second annual State of Mobility event on June 8, where Mayor Sylvester Turner will talk about his ideas for the future of Houston transportation. On this edition of Houston Matters, we talk with TAG’s executive director, Andrea French, to discuss funding the future of Mayor Turner’s vision, and […]
Transportation
Construction Is About To Start On A Toll Road To Pearland
Posted on · Brazoria County is hoping for congestion relief with its first toll road project. Work should start this summer on the new State Highway 288 toll lanes.
Transportation
Houston’s Energy Corridor Commuters Have A New Travel Option
Posted on · West Houston’s “Missing Mile” is now complete. The Energy Corridor has just opened a new roadway that can help commuters avoid the Katy Freeway.
Transportation
Work Is About To Begin On The New Elysian Viaduct
Posted on · TxDOT is about to start a big project that could impact some of Houston’s northside neighborhoods over the next couple of years. A route that a lot of people use as a backup during rush hour is about to be demolished.
Transportation
Fewer People Are Using Metro’s Park And Ride Buses
Posted on · Transit officials blame the decline on layoffs in the oil and gas industry.
Transportation
Conroe Is Closer To Getting A New Park And Ride
Posted on · The million-dollar facility is designed to serve a growing population.
Transportation
You’ll No Longer Be Able To Use Cash On The Hardy Toll Road
Posted on · Commuters are in for some big changes as the Hardy converts to all-electronic tolling. Officials say they want to increase safety and keep traffic moving.
Transportation
Big Construction Project Closes I-45 Near Downtown Houston This Weekend
Posted on · TxDOT is building new ramps to alleviate traffic backups.