Transportation
Houston Cyclists Appeal For Safer Streets At The Annual “Ride Of Silence”
Posted on · The ride was dedicated in memory of a young man killed in a recent crash in the Heights.
Transportation
Top Stories
Spill Clean-Up At Houston Ship Channel, Maleah Davis’ Heckled In Courthouse, METRO’s Light Rail Red Line Is Back, And More
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
Transportation
METRO’s Light Rail Red And Green Line Back In Service After Repairs To Electrical Wires
Posted on · The service along the Purple line, from EaDo/ Stadium Station to Palm Center Station, is still suspended. Repairs should be completed by the end of the week.
Transportation
Residents Sound Off On Proposed Changes To A Busy Heights Thoroughfare
Posted on · Cycling advocates say the work is desperately needed, but some neighbors question whether it will actually make the road safer.
Transportation
METRO Shuts Down Three Houston Light Rail Lines Due To Faulty Electrical Wires
Posted on · The Red Line extension from UH-Downtown to the Northline Transit Center, along with the Green and Purple lines, were shut down on Wednesday afternoon.
Transportation
Texas Leads The Nation In Traffic Deaths – These Proposed Laws Could Make Roads Safer
Posted on · A slate of bills aimed at making a dent in traffic deaths has gotten mixed results at the Texas Legislature this year.
Transportation
Pearland Residents Have Questions About Proposed Mykawa Road Improvements
Posted on · Commuters say the project is long overdue, but they're asking TxDOT to take a second look at some of its plans.
News
New Bike Lanes Taking Shape In Houston After County Commissioner Pledges Funds
Posted on · The initiative is adding about 19 miles of new bike lanes. Many are in underserved communities where people rely on their bikes for work and errands.
Transportation
City of Houston Announces Long-Awaited Pedestrian Improvements In Gulfton
Posted on · Pedestrians in Houston’s Gulfton neighborhood face issues like broken sidewalks and a lack of safe crosswalks.
Transportation
After Deadly Crashes, Houston’s Mayor Announces Pedestrian Safety Initiatives
Posted on · The initiatives include the hiring of a Safe Streets Coordinator, along with enhanced traffic enforcement and a public safety campaign.
Red, White & Blue
WATCH: A Discussion on Houston’s Growth
Posted on · Catch the latest episode of "Red, White and Blue."
News
Houston’s Bike Share Ridership Up Over 65 Percent
Posted on · B-Cycle says it’s now looking to expand into areas of the city that currently don’t have the service.
Transportation
Deadline Nears To Apply For Aid To Repair Or Replace Vehicles That Fail Texas Emissions Test
Posted on · Officials are urging people to act quickly since these funds may not be around in the future.
Transportation
Where Houston Plans To Go Next With Its Massive Bike Trail Project
Posted on · The Bayou Greenways 2020 network is expected to be completed next year, and officials are now looking to take it beyond the city limits.
Transportation
Study: Transit-Dependent Houstonians Are Struggling With Poor Sidewalks
Posted on · A new study looks at the challenges many Houstonians face because they don’t have adequate sidewalks. It’s a particular problem in one neighborhood where a lot of residents depend on public transit.