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.
Transportation
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.
Transportation
METRO Board Votes To Spend $21 Million On Cleaning Bus Stops
Posted on · Transit officials want to improve cleanliness to encourage more people to ride.
Transportation
Report: Houston Drivers Spend An Average Of 75 Hours A Year Stuck In Traffic
Posted on · Texas researchers are now putting a cost on all that congestion.
Transportation
New Bridge Is Designed To Help Alleviate Flooding In Houston’s East End
Posted on · Forest Hill Bridge also includes a new wider sidewalk and a separated two-way bike lane.
Transportation
15 Tips To Drive And Walk Safely In School Zones
Posted on · In 2017, 811 vehicle crashes occurred in school zones in Texas, resulting in two deaths and 30 serious injuries.
Top Stories
Multi Billion Dollar Bond Issue To Fund Transit Will Be On Ballot, Mental Exam Sought For Accused Santa Fe Shooter, And Fallout Continues Over Arrest Of Galveston Man
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
Transportation
METRO Puts $3.5 Billion Bond Issue On The Ballot To Fund Transit Initiatives
Posted on · Among the initiatives METRO hopes to fund are light rail expansion, bus rapid transit and infrastructure improvements.
Transportation
Local Leaders To Austin: Don’t Defund Proposed Grand Parkway Segments
Posted on · The Texas Transportation Commission is considering pulling the project amid changing sentiments over toll roads.
News
Report: Houston Is Middle Of The Pack On Energy Efficiency
Posted on · While Houston performed best in local government operations, it fell short in community wide initiatives and transportation policies.
Transportation
Activists Want To Delay Funding Vote On I-45 Expansion
Posted on · They say officials need to gather more public comment on the project's impacts before any money is allocated.