Transportation
Who’s Responsible For Crashes At Houston’s Busy Intersections?
Posted on · Responding to a recent study, a top public works official blames careless behavior for a lot of those collisions.
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Transportation
Houston: We Have The State’s Only Gay Pride Rainbow Crosswalk
Posted on · The new crosswalk at Westheimer and Taft highlights both pride and public safety.
Transportation
Metro Appeals To Riders To Pay Attention Along The Light Rail Lines
Posted on · After crashes and near-misses, Metro PD is asking riders to obey crosswalk signals and to not get distracted by their phones.
Transportation
The Mystery Of The Missing Crosswalk
Posted on · A man in northwest Houston wants to know why he has to go all the way around the intersection just to get across the street. But the City of Houston says it may now have a fix for that crosswalk conundrum.
Transportation
City Of Houston Unveils Plans For Fixing Lower Westheimer
Posted on · The problematic roadway suffers from narrow lanes and failing infrastructure. The city is now gathering public input on a conceptual plan for improving the street.
Transportation
New Study Looks At ‘Close Calls’ For Cyclists And Pedestrians
Posted on · Volunteers are recording their experiences as they walk and bike around Houston. Researchers want to know about their close calls with vehicles.
Transportation
New Yale Street Bridge Opens Ahead Of Schedule
Posted on · Drivers won’t have to detour through the Heights anymore now that TxDOT has wrapped up work on a major bridge replacement project.
Transportation
A Neighborhood In West Houston Hopes To Encourage Commuters To Do Things Differently
Posted on · The Westchase District has developed a multi-million dollar plan to create an extensive network of bike and pedestrian trails.
Transportation
How A Fresh Look At Street Design Could Help Save Lives
Posted on · More pedestrians were killed in Houston this year. Experts say improved infrastructure could prevent many of those deaths.
Houston Matters
Designs That Will Make Streets Safe for Pedestrians
Posted on · It seems a week doesn’t go by that we don’t hear about another pedestrian fatality somewhere in Greater Houston. In fact, according to an article in the Insurance Journal as of Nov. 2016, Houston pedestrians who have been struck and killed by cars has risen over 31 percent. HPD admits that’s higher than the total for all of […]
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Pedestrian Safety, and Finding Healthy Food When Eating Out: Wednesday’s Show (January 4, 2017)
Posted on · It seems a week doesn’t go by that we don’t hear about another pedestrian fatality somewhere in Greater Houston. In fact, according to an article in the Insurance Journal as of Nov. 2016, Houston pedestrians who have been struck and killed by cars has risen over 31 percent, HPD admits thats higher than the total for all […]
Transportation
West Houston Cyclists Are Getting Some ‘Dutch Junctions’
Posted on · With its busy feeder roads and crowded thoroughfares, Houston’s Energy Corridor doesn’t seem like the place where you’d ride a bike to work. But a lot of people do, and officials hope a new design project will make the experience safer.
Transportation
What’s Next For Houston’s Ambitious Bike Trail Project
Posted on · Cyclists will soon be able to make longer trips on Houston’s bike trail system. The city is working to close some of the gaps that force riders onto the streets.
Transportation
Houstonians Say Better Sidewalks Could Help Ease The City’s Traffic Woes
Posted on · People are always complaining about traffic, but according to a new study they don’t think building more roads will solve the problem. Many of their suggestions don't have anything to do with cars.
Transportation
It’s Now Easier To Get Across Busy Allen Parkway
Posted on · A popular route near downtown Houston isn’t just for cars anymore. A recent project has made it friendlier for pedestrians and cyclists.