Transportation
Houston Poised for Record Year of Truck Collisions with Bridges
Posted on · TxDOT is working to make roads safer.
Transportation
Transportation
New Bridge Could Mean Congestion Relief For Montgomery County Commuters
Posted on · $6 million project increases the number of lanes on Kuykendahl at the county line.
Transportation
Why Are There So Many Close Calls On Houston Streets?
Posted on · Recently we did a story about a project at Rice University’s Kinder Institute, where cyclists and others reported the near-misses they'd experienced. They’ve now wrapped up that study and we wanted to follow-up to see what they learned.
Transportation
Houston: We Have The State’s Only Gay Pride Rainbow Crosswalk
Posted on · The new crosswalk at Westheimer and Taft highlights both pride and public safety.
Transportation
Study Focuses On Busy Road East Of Houston
Posted on · Transportation planners say improvements are long overdue on State Highway 146. The road is a major hurricane evacuation route for the growing region.
Transportation
Montgomery County Wants To Go It Alone On Toll Road Segment
Posted on · The State Highway 249 toll road project moves ahead in Montgomery County as commissioners pass a resolution in support of the county’s toll road authority. But some say the road should be a TxDOT project.
Transportation
UPDATE: TxDOT Changes Plans For Weekend Construction On I-45 Gulf Freeway
Posted on · If you’re planning a trip down to Galveston this weekend, be prepared for some slowdowns on the way home. There’s more construction as part of the ongoing widening project.
Transportation
Where Things Could Go Next With Texting While Driving Ban
Posted on · Statistics show that a lot of crashes on Houston-area roads are caused by distracted driving. Officials are now waiting to see if a statewide ban on texting and driving helps make the roads safer.
Transportation
Freeway Crash Highlights Dangers Of Flying Debris
Posted on · Police are still investigating Tuesday morning’s fatal crash near downtown Houston in which a driver was killed by a tire that came off a truck.
Transportation
Construction Moves Further South On The Gulf Freeway
Posted on · Folks headed to Galveston will notice a lot of work on I-45 this summer. TxDOT is starting the next phase of its widening project but officials hope drivers won’t be too inconvenienced.
Transportation
Houston Can No Longer Regulate Uber and Lyft Now That The State Passes New Law
Posted on · City officials say they're disappointed but they want to work with the companies going forward.
Transportation
Study: Houston Has Lots Of Park Space But It’s Not Always Easy To Get There
Posted on · Many Houston families will be enjoying the city's green space this summer, places like Memorial Park and Hermann Park. But according to a new study Houston ranks low in park accessibility.
Transportation
New Metro Plan Could Clear The Way For More Suburban Bus Service
Posted on · The agency has approved a new policy on how it would operate buses outside its service area. Metro developed the policy as it puts together a regional transit plan.
Transportation
Metro Appeals To Riders To Pay Attention Along The Light Rail Lines
Posted on · After crashes and near-misses, Metro PD is asking riders to obey crosswalk signals and to not get distracted by their phones.
Transportation
Metro Is Offering Free Rides For Students This Summer
Posted on · It's the first time Metro has offered the program. It's open to students in kindergarten through high school.