Houston
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The Hilarious 1960s Vision for the Underbelly of a Houston Highway
Ah, the best laid plans. As Texas DOT considers tearing down the Pierce Elevated Freeway on the east side of downtown Houston, it's instructive to look back at what people were thinking when they made this eyesore.
June 30, 2016
Houston’s Big Chance to Turn Back the Tide of Car Traffic
There's a lot riding on Texas DOT's $7 billion plan for downtown Houston freeways.
June 29, 2016
How Will Mayor Turner Change Houston’s Streets? Here Are Some Hints
What would it take to turn traffic-clogged Houston into a more walkable, transit-rich place?
April 26, 2016
Houston Unveils a Bold New Citywide Plan for Bicycling
The same team that helped overhaul Houston's bus network is turning its attention to the city's bike network.
February 19, 2016
What Will It Take for Houston to Eliminate Traffic Deaths?
In 2014, 227 people were killed in traffic collisions in Houston. Per capita, that means the city's streets are more than three times as deadly as New York City's.
January 20, 2016
Ridership on the Upswing After Houston’s Bus Network Redesign
In August, Houston debuted its new bus network, reconfigured to increase frequent service, expand weekend hours, and improve access to jobs.
January 4, 2016
Crashes Doubled After Houston Banned Red Light Cameras
Law enforcement officers warned there would likely be an uptick in collisions when Houston debated banning red light cameras in the early part of the decade. Turns out they were absolutely right.
August 12, 2015
Take a Look at Houston’s First On-Street Protected Bike Lane
Is that a beautiful sight or what? This two-way protected bike lane is all the more stunning because it's in downtown Houston.
February 9, 2015
Lousy Neighborhoods, Not Lax Zoning, Make Sunbelt Houses Cheaper
The middle class is getting priced out of liberal cities, while red-state urban areas remain affordable. Does that mean our cities should be less like tightly regulated San Francisco and more like permissive Houston? It's a common argument -- but it doesn't fit the facts.
October 31, 2014
Downtown Houston Will Get Its First Protected Bike Lane
A piece of top-notch bike infrastructure is coming to the largest city in Texas.
August 27, 2014