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As Things Get More Crowded on The Freeways, Houston Commuters Are Urged to Share The Ride
Posted on · Figures show that most people in the region are driving to work by themselves
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Transportation
Public Asked To Comment On New Regional Traffic Safety Plan
Posted on · The Houston area is seeing a sharp increase in the number of crashes but transportation planners think a growing population is only part of the story.
Transportation
New Study Recommends Millions Of Dollars In Improvements For State Highway 146
Posted on · The busy thoroughfare east of Houston is seeing a lot more truck traffic but that’s not the only issue.
Transportation
A New Study Looks At Who’s Using Public Transit In The Houston Area
Posted on · It's the most expansive survey ever conducted on a regional basis.
News
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.
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
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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.