Local
Harris County Reports High Number Of DWI Arrests During New Year’s Holiday Period
Posted on · There were also two drunk driving fatalities with one resulting in a murder charge.
Tag: traffic safety
News
TxDOT Appeals To Drivers To Help End Long Streak Of Deadly Crashes
Posted on · It’s been 18 years since Texas has had a day without a traffic fatality somewhere in the state.
Transportation
Transportation Officials Discuss Traffic Safety in Annual “State of TxDOT” Address
Posted on · Millions of dollars in transportation projects are now moving forward in Houston and around the state. Two top transportation officials said safety is a major concern.
Transportation
Houston-Area Communities Respond to Proposed Red Light Camera Ban
Posted on · We could see a bill in the next legislative session banning red light cameras in Texas. But some local leaders say they’re a valuable tool that keeps the roads safe.
Transportation
President of National Safety Council Discusses The Challenges in Houston for Drivers, Cyclists, And Pedestrians
Posted on · Figures from TxDOT show that Harris County leads the state in the number of fatality crashes.
Transportation
Lots Of Turning Vehicles Can Make Walking Especially Challenging For Houston’s Pedestrians
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.
Transportation
Neighbors Call For Pedestrian Safety Improvements As They Remember Woman Who Was Killed
Posted on · Activists held a protest at the intersection where the longtime Montrose resident was hit. They're appealing for more traffic enforcement and driver awareness.
In-Depth
Why People Are Driving So Fast On Houston’s Streets And Freeways
Posted on · Statistics show a rising number of speed-related crashes in the Houston region. Experts say the way we build roads may have something to do with it
News
Major Traffic Congestion Expected This Weekend On I-45 South Of Downtown
Posted on · TxDOT is working on a big project designed to make it easier to exit.
Transportation
New Required Course For Young Drivers Targets Distracted Driving
Posted on · Starting in September everyone who gets a first-time drivers license in Texas will have to take a distracted driving education course. The new rule takes effect along with a law that bans texting behind the wheel.
Transportation
Who’s Responsible For Crashes At Houston’s Busy Intersections?
Posted on · Responding to a recent study, a top public works official blames careless behavior for a lot of those collisions.
Houston Matters
Study: Intersections With Traffic Lights Are Nine Times More Dangerous
Posted on · Intersections with traffic lights are nine times more likely to have fatal car crashes with pedestrians and cyclists compared to those with stop signs, according to a new study.
Houston Matters
Study Examines How and Where ‘Near-Misses’ Happen on Houston Roads
Posted on · (Above: An illustration of some common “near-misses” Houston cyclists and pedestrians face on Houston roads. Images Courtesy: Kinder Institute for Urban Research.) Weâve all had near-misses on Houston roads â moments where we just dodged an accident. It could be a host of things, from changing lanes and not realizing there was someone in your […]
Transportation
City Of Houston Unveils Plans For Fixing Lower Westheimer
Posted on · The problematic roadway suffers from narrow lanes and failing infrastructure. The city is now gathering public input on a conceptual plan for improving the street.
Transportation
Houston Police Say It’s One Of Their Biggest Traffic Safety Issues
Posted on · At least three people have been killed this month while trying to run across freeways.