Transportation
Houston’s Bike Share Launches New Recreational Network In Northeast Harris County
Posted on · The mini-network includes two bike share kiosks with two more on the way. The bike share nonprofit says ridership has been positive so far.
Tag: cycling
Transportation
City Is Planning Major Changes To Busy Southwest Houston Corridor
Posted on · The project is designed to enhance safety for pedestrians, cyclists and transit riders in a neighborhood where many people don't drive.
Transportation
Houstonians Asked To Comment On Proposed Bike Lane Parking Ban
Posted on · Cycling advocates says illegally parked vehicles pose hazards for people on bikes. The proposed ordinance would allow for fines for violators.
Houston Matters
Monday’s Houston Matters: COVID-19 Updates, And How Viruses Work (July 20, 2020)
Posted on · On Monday's show: An update on COVID-19, how viruses work, ask the veterinarian, and cycling during the pandemic.
Transportation
What The Coronavirus Could Mean For Traffic Congestion In Houston
Posted on · Experts say it could be months before we start seeing big drive-time backups on local freeways. There could also be more weekday traffic in neighborhoods because people are working at home.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 3045: The Pneumatic Tire
Posted on · Episode: 3045 The Pneumatic Tire. Today, a better wheel.
Transportation
Houston Bike Share Closing Some Stations Amid Coronavirus, Despite Strong Numbers
Posted on · Houston BCycle is encouraging people to keep riding, but it's closing some of its more active stations.
Houston Matters
Friday’s Show: Parking In Bike Lanes, And Downtown On Weeknights (Feb. 7, 2020)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: Drivers parking in bike lanes, attracting more visitors to downtown on weeknights, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news, and singer Phoebe Ryan.
Transportation
Houston Cyclists To Drivers: Stop Parking In Bike Lanes
Posted on · Bike advocates say the city needs a specific ordinance that addresses parking in an on-street bikeway.
Transportation
Houston’s Bike Share Says Ridership Is Breaking Records
Posted on · BCycle said it had its best year ever in 2019 as it added stations and brought on new riders.
Houston Matters
Friday’s Show: The State Takeover Of HISD, And Cycling Fatalities (Nov. 8, 2019)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: Inside the state takeover of the HISD board, cycling fatalities outside the city's urban core, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the news, and religious historian Karen Armstrong on how we approach and interpret scripture.
In-Depth
How Houston’s Bayou Trails Are Designed To Flood
Posted on · As the Bayou Greenways network continues to expand, the Houston Parks Board says it's building trails and fixtures with the knowlege that they'll go underwater at some point.
Transportation
Houston’s Newest Bike Share Station Opens At Near Northside Transit Center
Posted on · The new BCycle kiosk will serve bus and rail riders along with neighborhood residents. It will allow riders to connect to nearby bike share stations along with the bayou trails.
Transportation
West Houston Street Revamp Includes New Amenities For Pedestrians And Cyclists
Posted on · The project includes separated lanes for cars and bikes, along with a wider sidewalk.
Transportation
New Bridge Is Designed To Help Alleviate Flooding In Houston’s East End
Posted on · Forest Hill Bridge also includes a new wider sidewalk and a separated two-way bike lane.