Transportation
15 Tips To Drive And Walk Safely In School Zones
Posted on · In 2017, 811 vehicle crashes occurred in school zones in Texas, resulting in two deaths and 30 serious injuries.
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News
Appeals Court Temporarily Blocks Online Voter Registration For Texas Drivers
Posted on · A federal judge had set a 45-day deadline for Texas to implement its first system of online voter registration.
News
Uber, Lyft Drivers Earning A Median Profit Of $3.37 Per Hour, Study Says
Posted on · Researchers at MIT said 30 percent of Uber and Lyft drivers are actually losing money after taking car expenses into account, while most drivers earn less than minimum wage
Houston Matters
What Are Your Rights When it Comes to Tow Trucks?
Posted on · Dealing with a tow truck company can be a nerve-wracking experience, whether you parked in a spot you thought was legal, or because your car is broken down and needs to get to a shop. But just because a tow truck shows up doesn't mean it's a foregone conclusion that the operator has the right […]
Houston Matters
Understanding the Habits of Houston Commuters: H-GAC Urges them to Share the Ride
Posted on · A study shows around 80 percent of Houston commuters are driving by themselves. The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) is encouraging drivers to try alternative methods of getting to and from work during their “August Commute Solutions Month.” We talk with Houston Public Media transportation reporter Gail Delaughter about our commuting habits, and which highways are […]
Houston Matters
How Much Do Houston’s Bad Roads Cost You Each Year?
Posted on · A study released last week by the national transportation research group TRIP suggests poor conditions on Houston roads cost drivers here, on average, nearly $1,900 a year. The study evaluates current conditions, usage and funding for Texas highways. We learn more about the study from Rocky Moretti, Director of Policy and Research for TRIP.
Houston Matters
Passing Time in Traffic: Dealing with Unruly Drivers
Posted on · Comedian Ty Mahany discusses how he deals with his long commute and his frustrations with unruly drivers. Mahany is regular contributor to Houston Matters’ segment The Good, The Bad and the Ugly of Houston News.
Houston Matters
Do Houstonians Think It’s OK to Drive Drunk?
Posted on · Cities like Chicago and New York donât have the same numbers of drunk driving incidents and arrests as we have here in Houston. Of course, those cities, though much larger, have more extensive mass transit. But could there be more to it than that? Is it possible that we have developed a culture here in […]