In-Depth
As Things Get More Crowded on The Freeways, Houston Commuters Are Urged to Share The Ride
Posted on · Figures show that most people in the region are driving to work by themselves
Transportation
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
Bush Intercontinental Airport Now Has Private Nursing Rooms For Moms
Posted on · The Houston Airport System hopes their newest amenities will take some of the stress out of traveling with young children.
Transportation
Houston City Council Approves Major Bike Share Expansion
Posted on · That expansion will put new bike share stations throughout the Inner Loop but one council member says that’s not enough.
News
Hyperloop And Bullet Trains Aside, The Future in North Texas Still Belongs to Cars
Posted on · Now in this century, the future is going to be based on advances in these technologies that take us the rest of the way
Transportation
TxDOT Says Redesigned Exit Should Help Traffic Flow at A Freeway Hotspot
Posted on · Crews are about to finish another segment of a big connector project on I-45 northbound at U.S. 59/I-69. The project is designed to eliminate “lane weaving” by building new direct connectors between the two freeways.
News
Houston Police Say They Are Increasing Efforts to Keep Cyclists Safe
Posted on · With school starting in just a few weeks, police are planning more targeted enforcement of Houston's Safe Passing law. The ordinance says drivers have to maintain a three-foot distance when they are passing a cyclist.
News
Houston Drivers Have A New Way to Monitor Street Flooding Before They Hit The Road
Posted on · The system will use flood gauge data to indicate streets that are likely to go underwater during heavy rain
Transportation
Bayou Greenways Unveils Houston’s Newest Hike and Bike Trail
Posted on · Officials say it will provide much needed recreational opportunities along with a new transportation route
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
Public Asked To Comment On New Regional Traffic Safety Plan
Posted on · The Houston area is seeing a sharp increase in the number of crashes but transportation planners think a growing population is only part of the story.
Transportation
Improvement Project Starts On A Crucial Hurricane Evacuation Route
Posted on · State Highway 87 is the only route on and off the Bolivar Peninsula and it can flood even during high tides.
Transportation
Mobility Needs Are A Top Priority In League City’s New Action Plan
Posted on · The city is expecting huge population growth in the years to come and officials say they want to be prepared for it. Along with street improvements, the plan also addresses bike and pedestrian needs.
News
Work Ramped Up On New Houston Ship Channel Bridge
Posted on · The Houston Chronicle reports crews are tying steel and drilling deep into the mud along the Houston Ship Channel
News
List Of Current High Water Locations In Houston
Posted on · Houston sets single-day record as July Fourth rain pummels the city