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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

In-Depth

Pandemic Shutdowns Give Insight Into Harris County’s High DWI Rates

Gail Delaughter

Posted on August 31, 2020 · Prosecutors say drunk driving arrests fell after stay-at-home orders went into effect, but rose after establishments started to reopen. Now because of lighter traffic volume they've having to contend with another set of issues.

Tags drunk driving dwi Harris County District Attorney's Office highway safety Sean Teare

Transportation

Free Towing Program Expands To More Houston-Area Freeways

Gail Delaughter

Posted on August 17, 2020 · The aim of the program is to prevent local roadways from becoming snarled because of a breakdown.

Tags freeways Houston_Galveston Area Council safety Tow and Go txdot

Transportation

Houstonians Asked To Comment On Proposed Bike Lane Parking Ban

Gail Delaughter

Posted on August 10, 2020 · Cycling advocates says illegally parked vehicles pose hazards for people on bikes. The proposed ordinance would allow for fines for violators.

Tags bike lane bikes cycling houston city council parking

Transportation

City Council Sets New Rules Aimed At Creating Walkable, Transit-Friendly Streets

Gail Delaughter / Jen Rice

Posted on August 5, 2020 · Three Houston neighborhoods will be included in a pilot program as the city unveils new development standards that emphasize alternative transportation.

Tags development houston city council pedestrian transit walkability

Transportation

METRO CEO Discusses Challenges Of Operating Transit Service During A Pandemic

Gail Delaughter

Posted on July 23, 2020 · Along with adjusting service because of reduced ridership and the need for social distancing, METRO is also trying to figure out why so many of its employees and contractors are testing positive for the virus.

Tags bus commuting COVID-19 pandemic transit

Transportation

With Lighter Traffic On The Roads TxDOT Hopes To Speed Up Construction

Gail Delaughter

Posted on July 20, 2020 · Now that many commuters are home because of the COVID 19 pandemic contractors have more time to work on some major freeway projects.

Tags 610 West Loop freeways gulf freeway pandemic txdot

Transportation

METRO Requiring Masks For Passengers, Resuming Fares Amid COVID-19

Addison Antonoff, HPM Intern

Posted on June 25, 2020 · METRO Chairman Carrin Patman says the agency has been asking everyone to wear a mask, but now feel they should make it mandatory.

Tags carrin patman Coronavirus COVID-19 face coverings metro

In-Depth

Houston ‘Slow Streets’ Pilot Program Targets Excess Traffic In Neighborhoods

Gail Delaughter

Posted on June 19, 2020 · The city says it's addressing complaints from neighbors who think the busy streets make it hard to walk and bike.

Tags biking east end slow streets speeding walking

Transportation

What The Coronavirus Could Mean For Traffic Congestion In Houston

Gail Delaughter

Posted on May 28, 2020 · Experts say it could be months before we start seeing big drive-time backups on local freeways. There could also be more weekday traffic in neighborhoods because people are working at home.

Tags COVID-19 cycling freeways teleworking Texas A&M Transportation Institute traffic

Transportation

Houston Bike Share Closing Some Stations Amid Coronavirus, Despite Strong Numbers

Gail Delaughter

Posted on April 5, 2020 · Houston BCycle is encouraging people to keep riding, but it's closing some of its more active stations.

Tags bike share Coronavirus COVID-19 cycling Houston BCycle recreation social distancing

Transportation

METRO To Waive Transit Fares In Harris County During Coronavirus Crisis

Gail Delaughter

Posted on March 20, 2020 · The agency says it will maintain services even though many regular riders are now working at home. That includes park and ride buses for people employed in the Texas Medical Center.

Tags Coronavirus METRO Houston

Transportation

County Set To Begin Work On New Brays Bayou Bridges To Ease Flooding

Gail Delaughter

Posted on March 6, 2020 · Construction starts this spring at Telephone Road, Lawndale Street, and Hillcroft Street.

Tags Brays Bayou construction Harris County Flood Control District Project Brays U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Houston Matters

Traffic At The Port Of Houston Continues To Grow — Even When Others Aren’t

Michael Hagerty

Posted on March 4, 2020 · The ongoing trade war with China and even the coronavirus have contributed a slowdown at some ports. So why does traffic here continue to grow?

Tags craig cohen IHS Markit port of houston Port of the Future Rich Byrnes shipping containers

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