Houston Matters
Understanding speed limits
Posted on · Representatives from TxDOT and Texas DPS share insight on how speed limits are established and enforced.
Tag: speed limits
Houston Matters
A walkout at Eastwood Academy (Oct. 27, 2023)
Posted on · On Friday's show: We learn more about why students and parents staged a walkout protest at the HISD school.
Houston Matters
Tuesday’s Show: Slowing Traffic In Residential Neighborhoods, And Global Migration’s Affect On Houston (Oct. 22, 2019)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: A campaign aims to encourage people to slow down in residential neighborhoods. And New York Times senior writer Jason DeParle talks about his years covering poverty and international migration.
Transportation
After Deadly Crashes, Heights Residents Appeal To Drivers To Slow Down
Posted on · They've teamed up with a national organization to ask people to drive under the speed limit.
Transportation
Texas Leads The Nation In Traffic Deaths – These Proposed Laws Could Make Roads Safer
Posted on · A slate of bills aimed at making a dent in traffic deaths has gotten mixed results at the Texas Legislature this year.
Transportation
Drivers Headed From Houston To Beaumont Will Have To Slow Down
Posted on · TxDOT has now dramatically lowered the speed limit on a segment where drivers were accustomed to going a lot faster.
News
Get Ready To See 75 MPH Speed Limits In Texas
Posted on · Texans are going to be seeing higher speed limits on some Texas highways. Some sections of interstate will soon have 75 mph speed limits.
News
New Signs Reflect Speed Limits On Highways
Posted on · Months after lawmakers approved the Texas Department of Transportation to up speed limits — work is finally being seen statewide. As of September 1st, the law says TxDot can create a 75 mile per hour speed limit on any highway where studies find it to be reasonable and safe.
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Texas Highways Get A Little Pep In Their Step
Posted on · Traveling Texas roads at nighttime might get you home a little bit faster. The state has been behind the times when it comes to speed limits, but that's all about to change as of today.