Transportation
New Interstate Highway In Central Texas Could Have An Impact On Houston
Posted on · New I-14 would connect with I-45 in Huntsville, about 70 miles to the north.
Tag: highways
Houston Matters
Former Milwaukee Mayor Offers Outsider’s Look into Houston’s Urban Space
Posted on · John Norquist, the former mayor of Milwaukee, thinks Houston should get rid of the Pierce Elevated. Why should we care what he has to say? Well, he’s an author, a longtime proponent of removing freeways from urban centers, and he’ll speak about just that tonight (Sept. 22, 2015) at Riceâs Kinder Institute for Urban Research. […]
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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 […]
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Flooded Streets and Highways: Tuesday’s Show (May 26, 2015)
Posted on · Severe weather this weekend, combined with strong sustained thunderstorms overnight, led to widespread flooding across Greater Houston. Officials throughout the day asked Houstonians to stay home until the water recedes. Many schools are closed, and many roads remain impassible. On this edition of Houston Matters, we check in with News 88.7’s transportation reporter Gail Delaughter, […]
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The Grand Parkway: Progress Continues on the Loop Outside the Loop…Outside the Loop
Posted on · As you’re probably aware, Greater Houston will soon have a loop outside the loop...outside the loop: The Grand Parkway – 184 miles waaaaaay around the city of Houston. At the moment, 41 of those miles of the Grand Parkway are open, with more construction in the works. The Grand Parkway is designed, in part, to […]
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The State of Houston Toll Roads
Posted on · Chances are, at some point, you’ve used some of the 132 miles of toll roads operated by the Harris County Toll Road Authority, from the Westpark Tollway, to the Katy managed lanes, the Sam Houston, and now a toll road to Tomball. There's more either under construction or in the works. We learn more about […]
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How Far Do Your Tax Dollars Go Toward Road Funding?
Posted on · Your gas tax dollars and vehicle registration fees are supposed to cover the cost of building and maintaining our road system here in Texas, but a public interest group out of Austin says that's not the case. A new report from the Texas Public Interest Research Group says drivers actually pay for less than half […]
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TxDOT Floats Ideas for Rerouting I-45 Through Downtown Houston
Posted on · The Texas Department of Transportation last week unveiled some potential options to address traffic congestion along Interstate 45 through downtown Houston, in order to gauge public opinion. Among the potential changes under consideration: rerouting I-45 to the eastern side of downtown, where US 59 runs today. Another idea floated: tearing down the Pierce Elevated and […]
Transportation
Report Highlights Which Houston Highways Need Most Improvement
Posted on · It may not come as a surprise, but yet another report finds that Houston's highways need some major improvement. The study was released today by the national transportation research group TRIP.
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Should Texas Create a Rainy Day Fund for Road Repairs?
Posted on · Much of the focus of next month’s election has been, naturally, on candidates for major offices in Houston and across Texas, including a local race for District Attorney, and statewide elections for Governor and Lieutenant Governor. There’s also a proposition to voters on the ballot. HJR 1, if approved, would allocate half of the general […]
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How Are Road Projects in Houston Paid For?
Posted on · We talk with Houston Public Media's Gail Delaughter about how all types of road projects across Texas are funded, from how federal transportation funding finds its way to Texas, to how the city of Houston funds its ReBuild Houston program, and to how a city council move last week allows Council members to earmark ReBuild […]
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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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How TxDOT Prepares for Icy Roads
Posted on · Sleet and ice in Houston. Again. What? As Greater Houston gears up for more icy weather today, we'll check in with TxDOT's Karen Othon about current road conditions and what the Houston District Emergency Operations Center has already done to pre-treat roads. And for any motorists who simply must drive Tuesday and Wednesday, we'll discuss […]
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The Grand Parkway, METRO’s Red Line & Year-End Taxes: Houston Matters for Tues., Dec. 10, 2013
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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The Real Rules of Houston Roads
Posted on · Beginning Sept. 1, the âMove Over/Slow Downâ law on Texas roads will apply to TxDOT crews, as well as police, emergency responders and tow trucks. In essence, the law states that if you see any of these folks along the side of the road, you need to move over or slow down. Itâs one of […]