Transportation
METRO Requiring Masks For Passengers, Resuming Fares Amid COVID-19
Posted on · METRO Chairman Carrin Patman says the agency has been asking everyone to wear a mask, but now feel they should make it mandatory.
Transportation
In-Depth
Houston ‘Slow Streets’ Pilot Program Targets Excess Traffic In Neighborhoods
Posted on · The city says it's addressing complaints from neighbors who think the busy streets make it hard to walk and bike.
Transportation
What The Coronavirus Could Mean For Traffic Congestion In Houston
Posted on · Experts say it could be months before we start seeing big drive-time backups on local freeways. There could also be more weekday traffic in neighborhoods because people are working at home.
Transportation
Houston Bike Share Closing Some Stations Amid Coronavirus, Despite Strong Numbers
Posted on · Houston BCycle is encouraging people to keep riding, but it's closing some of its more active stations.
Transportation
METRO To Waive Transit Fares In Harris County During Coronavirus Crisis
Posted on · The agency says it will maintain services even though many regular riders are now working at home. That includes park and ride buses for people employed in the Texas Medical Center.
Transportation
County Set To Begin Work On New Brays Bayou Bridges To Ease Flooding
Posted on · Construction starts this spring at Telephone Road, Lawndale Street, and Hillcroft Street.
Houston Matters
Traffic At The Port Of Houston Continues To Grow — Even When Others Aren’t
Posted on · The ongoing trade war with China and even the coronavirus have contributed a slowdown at some ports. So why does traffic here continue to grow?
Transportation
Toll Road Authority Takes Control Of Washburn Tunnel, Lynchburg Ferry
Posted on · Despite the operational change, HCTRA says there are no plans to start charging tolls.
Transportation
To Keep Traffic Moving, METRO Is Changing Rules For HOV Lanes
Posted on · HOV lane changes include new vehicle occupancy requirements along with higher tolls for solo drivers.
News
Houston Boil Water Notice Continues Alongside Water Main Repairs
Posted on · The 96-inch water main near Fidelity and North Carolina streets in the Galena Park area broke just after noon Thursday and flowed onto the southbound lanes near the Ship Channel Bridge.
Transportation
New Bridge On Brays Bayou Officially Opens
Posted on · The opening is part of a $220 million project to add 3,000 acres of greenspace and 150 miles of trails to connect Houston’s major bayous.
Transportation
$10.4 Million Third Ward Road Construction Project Breaks Ground
Posted on · "The more we can improve our infrastructure, it becomes more attractive. It benefits the students that are here, it benefits the residents in the area and it benefits the business community," said Mayor Sylvester Turner.
Transportation
Houston Cyclists To Drivers: Stop Parking In Bike Lanes
Posted on · Bike advocates say the city needs a specific ordinance that addresses parking in an on-street bikeway.
Local
TxDOT Will Replace A Houston Bridge Frequently Hit By Oversize Trucks
Posted on · The demolition of the Waco Street Bridge will affect traffic on I-10 East this weekend.
Transportation
As Demand For Public Transit Grows, Fort Bend County Opens New Bus Facility
Posted on · Officials say the new facility is designed to meet the needs of a growing population.