Transportation
New Program Helps First Responders Safely Clear Crashes From Houston Freeways
Posted on · To address the region’s high rate of traffic crashes, the Houston-Galveston Area Council is launching its first-ever public safety campaign.
Transportation
News
Free Wi-Fi Is Coming To Houston’s Buses And Trains
Posted on · Wi-Fi will be available on select buses and trains as part of a pilot program. The transit agency says it hopes to gather rider feedback on the service as it looks for ways to expand it system-wide.
In-Depth
How Houston’s Bayou Trails Are Designed To Flood
Posted on · As the Bayou Greenways network continues to expand, the Houston Parks Board says it's building trails and fixtures with the knowlege that they'll go underwater at some point.
Transportation
Texas’ $7 Billion Plan To Remake Houston Highways Once Again Targets Homes, Businesses In Communities Of Color
Posted on · Historic black neighborhoods like Independence Heights and the Fifth Ward are in the crosshairs of Houston highway plans, decades after expressways separated communities from the rest of the city.
In-Depth
Needed Improvements Or Unnecessary Expenses? The Debate Over METRO’s Proposed $3.5 Billion Bond Issue
Posted on · The transit agency is looking to sell voters on a multi-year plan that would greatly expand transit in the region. But a former METRO chairman says he doesn't think the financing plan is sustainable.
News
AAA Finds Flaws In Automatic Emergency Braking Systems
Posted on · The research by AAA shows automatic emergency braking systems are inconsistent at detecting pedestrians.
Transportation
New Bus Routes Will Serve Harris County Residents Still Recovering From Hurricane Harvey
Posted on · Transit officials say the routes will also benefit people in east Harris County who lost vehicles in Imelda.
Transportation
I-10 San Jacinto Bridge Reopens After Imelda, Complete Repairs Could Take Months
Posted on · Loose barges hit the bridge's span last week during Tropical Storm Imelda.
Top Stories
Inspections At I-10 Over San Jacinto River, Bus Drivers Say HISD Made Them Drive On Flooded Roads, Trump Administration To End ‘Catch And Release’, And Houston’s New Bike Share Station
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
Local
Houston School Bus Drivers Say District Made Them Drive In Floods ‘Like An Ocean’
Posted on · The bus drivers union says HISD should have closed schools faster during Tropical Storm Imelda.
Houston
Commuters Await Reopening Of The I-10 Bridge At San Jacinto River
Posted on · TxDOT says the plan is to put two-way traffic on the eastbound span while the westbound span is repaired. The bridge was damaged by runaway barges after Imelda hit.
Transportation
Houston’s Newest Bike Share Station Opens At Near Northside Transit Center
Posted on · The new BCycle kiosk will serve bus and rail riders along with neighborhood residents. It will allow riders to connect to nearby bike share stations along with the bayou trails.
Transportation
West Houston Street Revamp Includes New Amenities For Pedestrians And Cyclists
Posted on · The project includes separated lanes for cars and bikes, along with a wider sidewalk.
Transportation
Events In Houston Aim To Promote The Benefits Of Electric Cars
Posted on · We talked to one electric vehicle enthusiast about why he made the switch.
Transportation
UH-Downtown Is Offering More Bike Options For Students And Staff
Posted on · There are now four new BCycle bike share stations on the University of Houston-Downtown campus. All have easy access to the nearby bayou trails.