Transportation
Many of Texas’ most congested roadways are in Harris County, new report says
Posted on · The report found five of the top 10 most congested roadways in the state are located in the Houston area.
Category: Transportation
Transportation
Houston Airports preparing for millions to travel during Thanksgiving week
Posted on · The Thanksgiving travel period begins November 17 and ends November 29 with November 20, 23, and 27 being the busiest air travel days in Houston. Hobby is expected to serve more than 560,000 travelers and Bush more than 1.7 million.Â
Sports
Houston Astros World Series parade on Monday in downtown; METRO offering free rides
Posted on · The parade will begin downtown at the intersection of Smith and Preston, and will end on the intersections of Smith and Tuam.Â
Transportation
Dallas-Houston bullet train developer vows project is on track, but state officials lack confidence
Posted on · With lingering skepticism about Texas Central’s ability to build a high-speed rail line, landowners along the route want the company to be more forthcoming about the project’s status.
Harris County
To combat catalytic converter thefts in Harris County, AAA offers free etching in car parts
Posted on · Harris County reported that about 3,000 catalytic converters have been stolen this year, with 177 of the thefts taking place in September.
Traffic
Texas has had car-related deaths everyday for 22 years. TXDOT is looking to change that.
Posted on · There have been 3,374 roadway deaths in Texas since January of this year; and on average 11 people die everyday from roadway fatalities in Texas.Â
Houston
Houston METRO bus stop honors Josue Flores, 11-year-old stabbed to death in 2016
Posted on · The bus stop is in front of Northside High School, where Flores would have graduated in May.
Politics
Houston bike advocates take issue with Mealer campaign ad, says it minimizes importance of cycling infrastructure
Posted on · A recent campaign ad for Alexandra del Moral Mealer, the Republican trying to unseat Democrat Lina Hidalgo as Harris County Judge, uses the idea of supporting cycling infrastructure as a means of criticizing her opponent.
Transportation
Houston’s Bush Intercontinental Airport to have heavy traffic due to road closures during October, November
Posted on · The airport will be working on electrical work underground in anticipation of expanding its international terminal.
Transportation
Houston’s airports should have better road conditions, more gates as work continues
Posted on · Houston Airport System leaders say the worst is behind them after a summer of nightmare vehicle traffic at Bush Intercontinental and discussed future plans for both of the city's airports on Wednesday.
Traffic
Southwest Freeway at Loop 610 West will be closed during the next two weekends
Posted on · Several connector ramps and nearby entrance and exit ramps also will be closed as TxDOT continues work on a $259 million freeway interchange project.
Transportation
Houston METRO to add new security screen monitors to hundreds of buses
Posted on · All METRO buses are equipped with cameras already, so the new screens will display a live feed throughout the buses and provide customers with information on METRO alerts.
Transportation
Could Central Houston’s proposed downtown amenities make the I-45 project more palatable for its critics?
Posted on · As part of TxDOT's plan to expand Interstate 45, which is largely paused pending an investigation by the Federal Highway Administration, a downtown economic development group is pushing a proposal to incorporate $737 million in multimodal and greenspace amenities.
Transportation
New app aims to alleviate Houston-area traffic congestion by providing accessible public transit
Posted on · The new ConnectSmart app can be used to purchase transit tickets, carpool, find parking and access towing services throughout the Houston area.
News
Biden says tentative railway labor deal has been reached, averting a strike
Posted on · President Joe Biden said Thursday a tentative railway labor agreement has been reached, averting a potentially devastating strike before the pivotal midterm elections.