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.
Transportation
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.
Transportation
Construction On The Bolivar Peninsula’s Only Hurricane Evacuation Route Nears Completion
Posted on · Over 2,000 residents rely on a single highway to get them off the Bolivar Peninsula in case of a hurricane.
Transportation
Pearland Commuters Have A New Park And Ride Bus Service To Downtown Houston
Posted on · The City of Pearland is partnering with a private bus company to offer a service that will make several stops in the Medical Center and downtown Houston.
Transportation
A Section Of The 610 West Loop Will Be Totally Closed This Weekend
Posted on · Traffic will be forced to detour because of overhead construction work.
Transportation
Houston’s Bike Share Is Testing Out Electric Bikes
Posted on · BCycle says it's hoping to bring in new riders by adding e-bikes to its fleet.
Politics
Harris County Shuffles Road Construction Funds To Benefit Democrat-Led Precincts
Posted on · We’ve rounded-up some of the key developments from Commissioners Court, from reallocating METRO mobility funds to speeding up flood control projects and approving stricter rules for developers.
Transportation
Houston Is Trying Out Rideshare Parking Zones
Posted on · Six zones have been established downtown and officials are also looking at other areas with lots of clubs and restaurants.
In-Depth
When Will Houston Finally Get Electric Rental Scooters?
Posted on · City officials say they want to put a regulatory structure in place to avoid the problems experienced by other cities.
Transportation
Houston’s Transit Agency Wants To Hire More Police
Posted on · METRO officials say they'll look at reported crimes and rider feedback in deciding where to deploy the officers.
Transportation
Officials Look At A New Option For Houston-To-Galveston Bus Service
Posted on · The latest proposal comes from a private company that's already providing service to other cities in the region.