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Houston Matters

The Houston commute (Dec. 1, 2023)

Posted on December 1, 2023 · On Friday's show: We learn what a new report about traffic across Texas tells us about Houstonians’ daily commute. It’s not all bad news.

Houston Matters

Houston’s awful commute (Nov. 1, 2023)

Posted on November 1, 2023 · On Wednesday's show: A new report says Houston has the fourth worst commute in the country. And food writers talk about their favorite places to eat outside.

Transportation

New study looks at how to make electric vehicles more accessible in Houston

Posted on October 13, 2021 · Researchers are looking at what needs to be done to get more working families into electric cars and how to create the infrastructure needed to support those vehicles.

Transportation

Energy Corridor, The Woodlands Plan For Post-Pandemic Commuter Service

Posted on February 8, 2021 · Officials say they're expecting demand for the service once workers start going back into the office. They're hoping to eliminate thousands of vehicle trips a year between The Woodlands and the Energy Corridor.

Transportation

METRO CEO Discusses Challenges Of Operating Transit Service During A Pandemic

Posted on July 23, 2020 · Along with adjusting service because of reduced ridership and the need for social distancing, METRO is also trying to figure out why so many of its employees and contractors are testing positive for the virus.

Transportation

To Keep Traffic Moving, METRO Is Changing Rules For HOV Lanes

Posted on February 28, 2020 · HOV lane changes include new vehicle occupancy requirements along with higher tolls for solo drivers.

Transportation

As Demand For Public Transit Grows, Fort Bend County Opens New Bus Facility

Posted on January 29, 2020 · Officials say the new facility is designed to meet the needs of a growing population.

Transportation

Report: Houston Drivers Spend An Average Of 75 Hours A Year Stuck In Traffic

Posted on August 22, 2019 · Texas researchers are now putting a cost on all that congestion.

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.