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Texas Police Detective Dies, 2 Others Hurt In Highway Wreck
Posted on · Detective Ybarra joined the Abilene police force in 2014.
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Ride Sharing Revisited, Parking, and Texas Highways: Houston Matters for Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Posted on · After a public hearing Tuesday, the Houston City Council may well vote on a vehicle-for-hire ordinance change that would allow for ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft. That vote was initially to take place last month, but was delayed in the hopes that there might be consensus among stakeholders, including ride-sharing services and local cab […]
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Exhibit Shows Photos of Houston Highway Changes Over the Years
Posted on · We learn about “The Art of Transportation” exhibit of photos that shows major infrastructure improvements in Houston over the years, such as an aerial view of the widening of the Katy Freeway. More: Art Exhibit Drives Home Houston’s Growth (Houston Chronicle)
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Will the Grand Parkway Encourage More Sprawl?
Posted on · Itâs elaborate, long-anticipated and years in the making. Itâs the Grand Parkway: the loop outside the loop outside the loop which, once completed will be more than 180 miles long, and cross seven different counties in its path around Houston. Proponents say the Grand Parkway will cut down commute time for many drivers traveling in […]
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Improving the Houston Daily Commute (part 2)
Posted on · We continue our discussion about the Houston daily commute, and ways to make it more palatable for Houston drivers.
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Improving the Houston Daily Commute (part 1)
Posted on · Traffic can be brutal, at times, in Houston. Never more so during “peak” hours. What once may have been referred to as “rush hours” are really solid three hour stretches each weekday morning and evening, as commuters travel to and from work. What can we do to improve the daily commute? We ask KUHF’s transportation […]