Houston City Council
Houstonians Will Soon See Digital Ad Kiosks Pop Up On Sidewalks
Posted on · The city is setting up the kiosks as a new revenue stream, but not everyone is happy about it.
Transportation
Transportation
Houston Traffic Campaign Looks To Promote Safety After Freeway Breakdowns
Posted on · Safety experts say exiting your vehicle on or near the freeway could make a dangerous situation even worse.
Business
United Airlines Could Lose Federal Funds Over Outsourcing Plan, Houston Congresswoman Says
Posted on · Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia says United could face a “carve back” of billions of dollars’ worth of payroll protection if it goes ahead with the subcontracting plan.
National
Here’s What’s In President Biden’s $2 Trillion Infrastructure Proposal
Posted on · The proposal would overhaul roads, transit, utilities, Internet access and more in the name of creating jobs. It's also intended to combat climate change, racial inequality and competition from China.
Transportation
Federal Highway Administration Asks Texas To Halt I-45 Expansion, As Harris County Sues TxDOT
Posted on · In its letter, the FHWA said it was acting in response to public input on the state's project -- which would widen I-45 in three segments from downtown Houston to Beltway 8 -- raising concerns under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Town Square
Over One Million Harris County Residents Without Power As Temperatures Plunge Below Freezing
Posted on · CenterPoint Energy’s Executive Vice President assures that all houses without power are being monitored via digital meters and energy workers are attempting to restore power as quickly as possible.
Transportation
Energy Corridor, The Woodlands Plan For Post-Pandemic Commuter Service
Posted on · Officials say they're expecting demand for the service once workers start going back into the office. They're hoping to eliminate thousands of vehicle trips a year between The Woodlands and the Energy Corridor.
Transportation
Despite The Pandemic, Transit Service In East Harris County Reaches Major Ridership Goal
Posted on · Harris County Transit says demand for bus service continues to grow in greater Houston's outlying areas.
Transportation
New Plan Looks At Ways to Make Cycling Safer In Houston’s East End
Posted on · The plan covers 16 square miles and it includes the neighborhoods of Second Ward, Magnolia Park, Eastwood, Lawndale, and Pecan Park.
Transportation
New Houston ‘Vision Zero’ Plan Aims To End Traffic Deaths By 2030
Posted on · Between 2014 and 2018, 1,153 people were killed by Houston drivers, the mayor said.
Houston
New Bike Trail Will Highlight Nature Areas Along Houston’s Sims Bayou
Posted on · The trail is the longest segment constructed at one time in the extensive Bayou Greenways network. It will link three Houston parks and connect neighborhoods in the southern part of the city.
Houston
Popular Neighborhood Near Downtown Houston Looks To Fix Its Mobility Issues
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.
Transportation
Houston’s Bike Share Begins Rollout Of New Electric Bicycles
Posted on · Houston BCycle says the e-bikes give riders an added boost. They're hoping the new bikes will get more people interested in bike share as Houstonians seek recreational opportunities during the pandemic.
Transportation
COVID Concerns Mean Fewer Passengers At Houston’s Airports This Thanksgiving
Posted on · Airport officials say they're prepared to take a financial hit during what's usually their busiest travel time.
Transportation
METRO Approves 2021 Service Changes In Response To Pandemic Ridership Numbers
Posted on · METRO is cutting service on some routes while others will go back to pre-COVID levels to promote social distancing.