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Transportation

Transportation

Despite The Pandemic, Transit Service In East Harris County Reaches Major Ridership Goal

Gail Delaughter

Posted on January 11, 2021 · Harris County Transit says demand for bus service continues to grow in greater Houston's outlying areas.

Tags baytown buses Harris County Transit La Porte public transit

Transportation

New Plan Looks At Ways to Make Cycling Safer In Houston’s East End

Gail Delaughter

Posted on December 23, 2020 · The plan covers 16 square miles and it includes the neighborhoods of Second Ward, Magnolia Park, Eastwood, Lawndale, and Pecan Park.

Tags bikes cycling east end Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia Harris County Precinct 2

Transportation

New Houston ‘Vision Zero’ Plan Aims To End Traffic Deaths By 2030

Gail Delaughter / Paul DeBenedetto

Posted on December 16, 2020 · Between 2014 and 2018, 1,153 people were killed by Houston drivers, the mayor said.

Tags car crash Crash sylvester turner Vision Zero

Houston

New Bike Trail Will Highlight Nature Areas Along Houston’s Sims Bayou

Gail Delaughter

Posted on December 7, 2020 · The trail is the longest segment constructed at one time in the extensive Bayou Greenways network. It will link three Houston parks and connect neighborhoods in the southern part of the city.

Tags bayou greenways bike trail drainage Parks Sims Bayou

Houston

Popular Neighborhood Near Downtown Houston Looks To Fix Its Mobility Issues

Gail Delaughter

Posted on December 2, 2020 · Despite being close to downtown's attractions, Old Sixth Ward residents have a problem getting there by foot or by bike. New development on Washington Avenue has also created traffic and parking challenges.

Tags bike lane bike path pedestrian Sixth Ward Historic District Washington Avenue Arts District

Transportation

Houston’s Bike Share Begins Rollout Of New Electric Bicycles

Gail Delaughter

Posted on November 19, 2020 · Houston BCycle says the e-bikes give riders an added boost. They're hoping the new bikes will get more people interested in bike share as Houstonians seek recreational opportunities during the pandemic.

Tags bike share cycling e-bikes electric bikes Houston BCycle

Transportation

COVID Concerns Mean Fewer Passengers At Houston’s Airports This Thanksgiving

Gail Delaughter

Posted on November 9, 2020 · Airport officials say they're prepared to take a financial hit during what's usually their busiest travel time.

Tags George Bush Intercontinental Aiport hobby airport houston airport system thanksgiving travel

Transportation

METRO Approves 2021 Service Changes In Response To Pandemic Ridership Numbers

Gail Delaughter

Posted on October 22, 2020 · METRO is cutting service on some routes while others will go back to pre-COVID levels to promote social distancing.

Tags buses metro public transportation ridership

Transportation

METRO Tries Out New Transit App Similar To Rideshare

Gail Delaughter

Posted on October 12, 2020 · Riders can use the app for curb-to-curb service and the fare is the same as for a local bus.

Tags Coronavirus Fort Bend County microtransit missouri city rideshare

Transportation

State Seeks Public Input On Environmental Study For Controversial I-45 Project

Gail Delaughter

Posted on October 8, 2020 · Houstonians will have 30 days to comment on the project but one neighborhood group says that period needs to be extended.

Tags freeways i 45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project Stop TxDOT I-45 txdot

Transportation

Transportation Creates Half Of Houston’s Emissions. Here’s How That Could Change

Cristobella Durrette, HPM Intern

Posted on September 24, 2020 · As yet another storm season barrels down on the gulf, city officials and transportation experts emphasize the need for reducing carbon emissions to address climate change.

Tags Climate Action Plan climate change sylvester turner

Transportation

High-Speed Train Between Dallas And Houston Gets Federal Approval

Juan Pablo Garnham, The Texas Tribune

Posted on September 21, 2020 · The railroad plans to connect Texas' two biggest cities within 90 minutes. Construction could begin in the first half of next year.

Tags dallas high speed rail houston Texans Against High-Speed Rail Texas Central Railroad

Transportation

Houston Launches New Street Rehabilitation Program

Matt Harab

Posted on September 15, 2020 · "I asked Public Works to come up with a plan that would go beyond just repairing, to improving our city streets," Mayor Sylvester Turner said. "Our approach is to increase transparency, accountability, and rehabilitation frequency citywide."

Tags rehabilitation streets sylvester turner

Transportation

Houston’s Bike Share Launches New Recreational Network In Northeast Harris County

Gail Delaughter

Posted on September 14, 2020 · The mini-network includes two bike share kiosks with two more on the way. The bike share nonprofit says ridership has been positive so far.

Tags Alexander Deussen Park bike share cycling Harris County Precinct 1 Houston BCycle

Transportation

City Is Planning Major Changes To Busy Southwest Houston Corridor

Gail Delaughter

Posted on September 4, 2020 · The project is designed to enhance safety for pedestrians, cyclists and transit riders in a neighborhood where many people don't drive.

Tags bike lanes cycling Gulfton pedestrian safety

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