Red, White & Blue
WATCH: A Discussion on Houston’s Growth
Posted on · Catch the latest episode of "Red, White and Blue."
Tag: public transportation
Houston Matters
Full Show: Future Transit Projects, And Adventure Playgrounds (Feb. 12, 2019)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: The debate over hiring more prosecutors, planning to meet our future mass transit needs, adventure playgrounds, and novelist Ann Weisgarber.
News
Fletcher Will Back METRO’s Regional Transit Plan
Posted on · Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher says she’ll use her seat on the House Transportation Committee to help get the agency federal support and funding to expand public transportation for Greater Houston.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1458: Streetcars in Houston
Posted on · Episode: 1458 The brief bright day of the electric trolley in Houston. Today, let’s ride the Houston trolley.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1416: Technology On Hold
Posted on · Episode: 1416 Technology on Hold: ideas that return after a long time. Today, technology on hold.
Transportation
Galveston May Cut Some Bus Service Due to Funding Issues
Posted on · Officials are now looking for input on how to move forward. They'll gather feedback at a public meeting.
Houston Matters
One Year Later: How is METRO’s Redesign Working for Bus Riders?
Posted on · A little more than a year ago (August 2015), METRO redesigned its bus network. Has it been a success? What are some lessons METRO has learned in the past year? Where are improvements still needed? To answer those questions we talk with Christof Spieler, a METRO board member. (Photo: Michael Hagerty, Houston Public Media) MORE: Rerouting Houston Buses (Full Series) […]
Houston Matters
Highlighting Recent Conversations About Houston Transportation
Posted on · There may be no more viscerally frustrating experience about living in Houston then dealing with traffic. It’s the most common theme we hear when we engage in our quarterly Houstonian Pet Peeves collective moan session. And that’s understandable. We’ve seen huge population increases in Greater Houston in recent years, and our infrastructure hasn’t always kept […]
Houston Matters
What’s in Store for the Future of Houston’s Transportation?
Posted on · Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner recently delivered his first State of Mobility address, outlining his ideas for the future of transportation in Houston. He also addressed the need to encourage more residents to use public transportation, including the bus system. (Above: Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner with Metro Chairman Carrin Patman before the Transportation Advocacy Group. Photo: Gail Delaughter, […]
Houston Matters
New METRO Chair Carrin Patman Answers Your Transit Questions
Posted on · In the last couple of years, the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (aka METRO) has revamped its bus system and aimed to be a more transparent organization. In late March, METRO named a new chair, Carrin Patman. We talk with Patman about the challenges ahead for METRO and welcome your questions about its bus system and […]
Houston Matters
The State of Houston Transportation in 2016
Posted on · We continue our 2nd annual “State of Houston” series – exploring the state of Greater Houston’s economy, transportation, health, education, environment, politics and culture. On this edition, we delve into what is a sort of pastime for Houstonians: complaining about our traffic and the conditions of our roads. We explore the state of transportation in Houston with News 88.7 […]
Transportation
Like Millennials, More Older Americans Steering Away From Driving
Posted on · Americans of all ages are tossing away the keys and giving up their driver's licenses, a new study shows. Cars are being replaced by bikes, public transit and ride-hailing services.
Transportation
Houston Bus Riders Will See Expanded Service Starting This Weekend
Posted on · Metro says it's responding to customer demand after its redesign of the city's bus network.
Houston Matters
A Newcomer’s Guide to Houston Traffic and Transportation
Posted on · After the humidity, traffic and highways might be the biggest things newcomers might notice about Houston. So, News 88.7 transportation reporter Gail Delaughter offers counsel on traversing this enormous metropolitan area of ours. MORE: Traffic reporter Keith Myles provides a primer on our highway nicknames
Houston Matters
Rerouting Houston Buses: A Closer Look at Metro’s New Bus Routes
Posted on · On Sunday (Aug. 16, 2015), METRO is launching a major redesign to its bus routes. The intention is to boost ridership and remove vehicles from already crowded roads. But for some riders, it could mean a longer walk to get on a bus and more time to get to their destinations. This week on News […]