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State House Committee Hears Concerns About Harvey Housing Recovery
Posted on · Local officials say Harvey victims could get into a new home a lot quicker if the federal government changed its rules on housing recovery funds.
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Transportation
Transportation Planners Hear The Concerns Of People Recovering From Harvey
Posted on · The Houston-Galveston Area Council is gathering public input on its long-range transportation plan, but some people say their needs are more immediate. Neighbors spoke about those concerns at a meeting in northeast Houston.
Transportation
Houston Area Residents Are Asked For Input On The Region’s Transportation Future
Posted on · The Houston-Galveston Area Council is currently looking for public comment for its long-range plan
Transportation
As The Roads Get More Crowded, A Study Looks At New Transportation Options For The Houston Region
Posted on · Metro isn’t the only organization that’s looking at the area’s long-term transit needs. The Houston-Galveston Area Council is also studying how high-capacity transit could better connect the growing eight-county region
In-Depth
Why People Are Driving So Fast On Houston’s Streets And Freeways
Posted on · Statistics show a rising number of speed-related crashes in the Houston region. Experts say the way we build roads may have something to do with it
Transportation
As The Population Grows, What Needs To Be Done To Improve Transportation In Greater Houston?
Posted on · Greater Houston could be home to many more people in the decades to come and local planners say it's time to get ready. They're seeking ideas from the public on how to make transportation safer and more efficient
Transportation
New Study Shows A Big Increase In Traffic Crashes In The Houston Region
Posted on · Data shows speeding, distracted driving, and drunk driving are some of the biggest factors
Transportation
Growing Area West Of Houston Considers New Transportation Plan
Posted on · Waller County is looking at ways to manage growth while maintaining its traditional farms and ranchlands.
Transportation
Study Focuses On Busy Road East Of Houston
Posted on · Transportation planners say improvements are long overdue on State Highway 146. The road is a major hurricane evacuation route for the growing region.
Transportation
Have An Idea For A New Bike Project? H-GAC Wants To Hear About It
Posted on · The Houston-Galveston Area Council is looking for some innovative cycling and pedestrian projects. It’s offering a grant to help get one of those projects off the ground.
Transportation
The Houston Region Awaits Its Share Of New Transportation Money
Posted on · Billions of dollars could be coming to the area as a result of new funding initiatives. Officials say they'll know more in a couple of months.
Transportation
TxDOT Commission Approves $70 Billion For Congestion Relief And Mobility Improvements
Posted on · That money will help pay for some major projects in the Houston region.
Transportation
Experts Discuss The Houston Region’s Transit Gaps
Posted on · Transportation planners say there’s a growing demand for public transit all over the Houston region, but funding continues to be a challenge. A forum at the Houston-Galveston Area Council looked at the issue.
Houston Matters
Discussing Houston’s Drinking Water Quality and Supply
Posted on · The local think tank Center for Houston’s Future is hosting its annual Summer Salon series called Water Water Everywhere, featuring discussions on issues related to water. The first talk addressed drinking water and water supply. The second talk, coming in July, will center on dealing with recent flooding. And the final talk in August addresses hurricane protection and response. […]
Transportation
New Regional Safety Council Confronts Houston’s Traffic Dangers
Posted on · With dozens of fatal crashes a year on Houston-area roads, a new group is taking a deeper look a the region's traffic safety issues.