Houston Matters
Meet An Avid Houston Cyclist
Posted on · Houstonian Mike Pluto talks about how he fell in love with riding bikes at a young age.
Tag: cycling
Transportation
Who’s Responsible For Crashes At Houston’s Busy Intersections?
Posted on · Responding to a recent study, a top public works official blames careless behavior for a lot of those collisions.
Transportation
Why Are There So Many Close Calls On Houston Streets?
Posted on · Recently we did a story about a project at Rice University’s Kinder Institute, where cyclists and others reported the near-misses they'd experienced. They’ve now wrapped up that study and we wanted to follow-up to see what they learned.
Transportation
WATCH: On Bike To Work Day, Houston Officials Ask Everyone To Share The Road
Posted on · People on bikes "are part of the street grid," says Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner.
Transportation
City Of Houston Unveils Plans For Fixing Lower Westheimer
Posted on · The problematic roadway suffers from narrow lanes and failing infrastructure. The city is now gathering public input on a conceptual plan for improving the street.
Transportation
Houston Holds Its Annual Bayou Greenways Day
Posted on · An event aims to educate Houstonians about some of the city’s natural resources that are often overlooked.
Transportation
Houston’s Newest Bike Trail Has A Unique Feature
Posted on · Along with walkers and cyclists, the path will also accommodate golf carts. Those vehicles will have their own designated lane.
Transportation
Houston’s Ambitious Bike Plan Delayed
Posted on · Supporters say the plan is needed to make cycling safer. But some officials want to know how the city will fund millions of dollars in proposed improvements.
Transportation
New Study Looks At ‘Close Calls’ For Cyclists And Pedestrians
Posted on · Volunteers are recording their experiences as they walk and bike around Houston. Researchers want to know about their close calls with vehicles.
Houston Matters
From Parking in Rice Village to High-Speed Rail: Checking In on Transportation Projects Around Houston
Posted on · From time to time on Houston Matters, we like to check in with News 88.7 beat reporters on developments taking place surrounding the subjects they cover. Today, we talk with News 88.7 transportation reporter Gail Delaughter about a number of transportation issues, ideas, and projects — including bike trail expansion, the Rice Village parking plan, […]
Transportation
A Lesser-Known Bayou Trail Is Getting A New Look
Posted on · Million-dollar bike project is part of Houston's Bayou Greenways initiative.
Transportation
Cyclists Could Soon Have An Easier Way To Ride Into Downtown Houston
Posted on · The city continues to close gaps in its expanding bike trail system. The latest project is an extension of the Lamar Cycle Track.
Transportation
Houston’s Bike Plan Moves Closer To A Vote But City Officials Question Funding
Posted on · The plan calls for millions of dollars in improvements to the city's bike infrastructure.
Transportation
Cycling Advocates Call For Action After Two Fatal Crashes Involving Light Rail Trains
Posted on · They say the city’s proposed Bike Plan would help keep cyclists out of harm’s way.
Transportation
A Neighborhood In West Houston Hopes To Encourage Commuters To Do Things Differently
Posted on · The Westchase District has developed a multi-million dollar plan to create an extensive network of bike and pedestrian trails.