
Transportation
$15 Million Project Aims To Improve Accessibility Along Houston’s Busiest Transit Route
Posted on · The improvements include new shelters, lighting and a wider sidewalk for cyclists.
Posted on · The improvements include new shelters, lighting and a wider sidewalk for cyclists.
Posted on · 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.
Posted on · The project is designed to enhance safety for pedestrians, cyclists and transit riders in a neighborhood where many people don't drive.
Posted on · Three Houston neighborhoods will be included in a pilot program as the city unveils new development standards that emphasize alternative transportation.
Posted on · The project includes separated lanes for cars and bikes, along with a wider sidewalk.
Posted on · Pedestrians in Houston’s Gulfton neighborhood face issues like broken sidewalks and a lack of safe crosswalks.
Posted on · The initiatives include the hiring of a Safe Streets Coordinator, along with enhanced traffic enforcement and a public safety campaign.
Posted on · We learn about what can be done in practical terms to improve accessibility and safety for those walking and cycling in Houston.
Posted on · The Bayou Greenways 2020 network is expected to be completed next year, and officials are now looking to take it beyond the city limits.
Posted on · The funds will help smaller communities build infrastructure for cycling and walking. Money will also be used to create safe routes to school.
Posted on · Some communities are trying to fix roads that are struggling to handle more traffic, while others want to improve their bike and pedestrian infrastructure.
Posted on · City officials say Houston will have to do things differently in the future as it encourages people to use other modes of transportation.
Posted on · 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.
Posted on · Houston Matters discusses ways to make our city more pedestrian-friendly.
Posted on · We make a return visit to a challenging intersection where pedestrians had to take the long way around.