Posted on · Traffic is a major part of life in Greater Houston. So what can be done to make your daily commute better? We talk with News 88.7 transportation reporter Gail Delaughter about some of the new and ongoing projects underway to help reduce traffic in the Greater Houston region.
Posted on · Driving around Greater Houston can be challenging, due in no small part to our seemingly ever-increasing traffic, and — let’s face it — some less-than-stellar driving habits some of our neighbors exhibit. But in some cases accidents might be — at least in part — about the design of the roads themselves. There are some […]
Posted on · A new section of the Grand Parkway is now open, east from I-45 onto US 59. And that's where Houston Matters host Craig Cohen was last week, driving with a passenger in tow — News 88.7 transportation reporter Gail DeLaughter. They decided to check out the new section of the parkway (technically called Texas State […]
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 […]
Posted on · In January, Montgomery County's Commissioners Court approved an update to the county's thoroughfare plan, a guidepost of sorts for transportation projects, including a proposed extension of Woodlands Parkway to Texas 249. However, a month after commissioners approved the plan, The Woodlands' governing board unanimously passed a resolution opposing some of the projects. To learn more, […]
Posted on · There's going to be a lot of roadwork in Montgomery County in the next few years, now that voters have approved a new bond issue. But as thousands of new residents flock to the region, will it be enough?
Posted on · We have far too many fatalities and accidents on Houstonâs roads. Drivers, cyclists, pedestrians â everyone has a stake in any efforts to make our roads safer. Now, what if I told you that even safe passage in your car â that run-of-the-mill everyday drive in Houston traffic, without an accident, without an incidentâ¦could be […]
Posted on · Recently, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced the official launch of his pothole repair initiative. Potholes reported to 311 are to be “assessed and addressed” by the next business day. We have, on this program, explored the political and judicial battles over street maintenance in Houston. During the campaign for mayor, potholes and street repairs were […]
Posted on · Nearly every time we've done a pet peeves segment on Houston Matters we've received an email from a listener complaining about the synchronization of traffic lights around Houston — but particularly through downtown. It seemed appropriate then that we'd find out just how those decisions are made and what are some of the things taken […]
Posted on · From METRO’s new bus routes, to new light rail lines opening, to the Houston Bike Plan, steps were taken in 2015 to improve transportation in Greater Houston. But getting around town still has its challenges for all Houstonians, whether they drive, take public transportation, use paid ride services, ride bikes or walk. (Never mind the […]
Posted on · Harris County's population boom is leading to some big-city traffic problems in areas that not too long ago were considered rural. To deal with this issue, Harris County Commissioners are asking voters to approve a new bond issue to pay for road improvements. The latest News 88.7-KHOU News 11 Election Poll finds voters like the idea.
Posted on · Opinion looks at how commissioners put a roads bond issue on the November ballot.
Posted on · Officials in Oak Ridge North says they don't have the money to go forward.
Posted on · If you’re new to Houston, maybe you’ve found yourself wondering, “Wait, which one is the East-Tex Freeway?” Or “What’s the Pierce Elevated?” News 88.7 afternoon traffic reporter Keith Myles provides a primer on our highway nicknames.
Posted on · According to a recent report from the National Coalition for Safer Roads, Houston leads the nation in red-light fatalities — deaths caused, at least in part, by a driver running a red light — based on data spanning a decade, from 2004 to 2013. In that time, 7,800 people died in red light crashes — […]