Transportation
To Keep Traffic Moving, METRO Is Changing Rules For HOV Lanes
Posted on · HOV lane changes include new vehicle occupancy requirements along with higher tolls for solo drivers.
Tag: commuting
Transportation
As Demand For Public Transit Grows, Fort Bend County Opens New Bus Facility
Posted on · 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 · 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 · 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.
In-Depth
When Will Houston Finally Get Electric Rental Scooters?
Posted on · City officials say they want to put a regulatory structure in place to avoid the problems experienced by other cities.
Transportation
Study: Commuters Are Spending More Time In Their Cars
Posted on · Researchers say all that time behind the wheel exposes drivers to more risks.
Transportation
Good News For Commuters As U.S. 290 Widening Project Comes To A Close
Posted on · The busy roadway has been widened to accommodate a growing population northwest of Houston.
News
METRO Moves To The Next Phase In Developing A Regional Transit Plan
Posted on · The transit agency hopes to address a growing population and changing mobility needs.
Transportation
Metro Is Considering Park and Ride Bus for Conroe
Posted on · The new service would take riders into downtown Houston and the Texas Medical Center
Transportation
Metro Cracking Down on Drivers Who Use HOV Lanes Illegally
Posted on · Police are now doing targeted enforcement on one of Houston’s busiest commuter routes
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
Houston Matters
Full Show: Commuting Alone, And Dealing With Sewage Overflows (Aug. 16, 2018)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: 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