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Tag: pedestrian

Houston

Popular Neighborhood Near Downtown Houston Looks To Fix Its Mobility Issues

Gail Delaughter

Posted on December 2, 2020 · Despite being close to downtown's attractions, Old Sixth Ward residents have a problem getting there by foot or by bike. New development on Washington Avenue has also created traffic and parking challenges.

Tags bike lane bike path pedestrian Sixth Ward Historic District Washington Avenue Arts District

Transportation

City Is Planning Major Changes To Busy Southwest Houston Corridor

Gail Delaughter

Posted on September 4, 2020 · The project is designed to enhance safety for pedestrians, cyclists and transit riders in a neighborhood where many people don't drive.

Tags bike lanes cycling Gulfton pedestrian safety

Transportation

City Council Sets New Rules Aimed At Creating Walkable, Transit-Friendly Streets

Gail Delaughter / Jen Rice

Posted on August 5, 2020 · Three Houston neighborhoods will be included in a pilot program as the city unveils new development standards that emphasize alternative transportation.

Tags development houston city council pedestrian transit walkability

Transportation

West Houston Street Revamp Includes New Amenities For Pedestrians And Cyclists

Gail Delaughter

Posted on September 17, 2019 · The project includes separated lanes for cars and bikes, along with a wider sidewalk.

Tags bike lanes complete streets cycling pedestrian westchase district

Transportation

City of Houston Announces Long-Awaited Pedestrian Improvements In Gulfton

Gail Delaughter

Posted on April 18, 2019 · Pedestrians in Houston’s Gulfton neighborhood face issues like broken sidewalks and a lack of safe crosswalks.

Tags crosswalks Gulfton pedestrian sidewalks traffic safety

Transportation

After Deadly Crashes, Houston’s Mayor Announces Pedestrian Safety Initiatives

Gail Delaughter

Posted on April 12, 2019 · The initiatives include the hiring of a Safe Streets Coordinator, along with enhanced traffic enforcement and a public safety campaign.

Tags disabilities Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo pedestrian traffic safety

Houston Matters

An Update On Efforts To Improve Walking And Biking In Houston

Abner Fletcher

Posted on April 11, 2019 · We learn about what can be done in practical terms to improve accessibility and safety for those walking and cycling in Houston.

Tags Allyn West BikeHouston bikes Governors Highway Safety Association Jeff Weatherford pedestrian walking walking in Houston

Transportation

Where Houston Plans To Go Next With Its Massive Bike Trail Project

Gail Delaughter

Posted on April 3, 2019 · The Bayou Greenways 2020 network is expected to be completed next year, and officials are now looking to take it beyond the city limits.

Tags Bayou Greenways 2020 bikes cycling neighborhoods pedestrian

Transportation

TxDOT To Distribute $19 Million For Bike And Pedestrian Projects

Gail Delaughter

Posted on February 21, 2019 · The funds will help smaller communities build infrastructure for cycling and walking. Money will also be used to create safe routes to school.

Tags bike trail bikes cycling pedestrian txdot

Transportation

Houston-Area Communities Vie For Much-Needed Transportation Funding For Local Projects

Gail Delaughter

Posted on January 21, 2019 · Some communities are trying to fix roads that are struggling to handle more traffic, while others want to improve their bike and pedestrian infrastructure.

Tags complete streets cycling houston-galveston area council pedestrian transportation funding

In-Depth

Study Ranks Houston’s Most Dangerous Intersections for Pedestrians And Cyclists

Gail Delaughter

Posted on October 17, 2018 · City officials say Houston will have to do things differently in the future as it encourages people to use other modes of transportation.

Tags cycling Intersections LINK Houston pedestrian safety

Transportation

Lots Of Turning Vehicles Can Make Walking Especially Challenging For Houston’s Pedestrians

Gail Delaughter

Posted on July 24, 2018 · Houston remains one of the top cities where a pedestrian is likely to get hit and many of those crashes happen when a vehicle is making a turn. Experts say road design is a big factor but there's also driver behavior.

Tags crosswalks Gulfton pedestrian Texas Medical Center traffic safety

Houston Matters

Are We Moving Toward A More Walkable Houston?

Abner Fletcher

Posted on June 26, 2018 · Houston Matters discusses ways to make our city more pedestrian-friendly.

Tags Gale Delaughter Houston walkability Jennifer Ostlind kinder institute for urban research Kyle Shelton news 88.7 pedestrian pedestrian fatalities pedestrians transportation vehicles walkability walking

Transportation

After Some Persistence, The Mystery Of The Missing Crosswalk Is Finally Solved

Gail Delaughter

Posted on June 18, 2018 · We make a return visit to a challenging intersection where pedestrians had to take the long way around.

Tags crosswalk Houston Public Works pedestrian safety walking

Transportation

Metro Plans New Safety Improvements Along The Light Rail Lines

Gail Delaughter

Posted on May 17, 2018 · The goal is to keep people from walking out in front of trains

Tags light rail Metropolitan Transit Authority pedestrian safety transit

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