Urban Edge

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Bayou Greenways, Buffalo Bayou Join National Infrastructure Reuse Network

Being named to the High Line Network is an honor and a challenge.

Glissette Rides Public Transit: Part 5 - Family Matters

How long does it take to get from the Medical Center to northwest Houston? The fifth and final installment of our week-long public transit series.

Houston's Harris County Still Growing, According to 2016 Estimates

Harris County still younger and more diverse than the country as a whole.

Glissette Rides Public Transit: Part 4 - Caffeine Fix

A bus ride in rush hour traffic for a cup of coffee. Worth it? Maybe.

Glissette Rides Public Transit: Part 3 - Let's Talk About Levy Park

Riding a bus with an injury isn't all it's cracked up to be, especially when you have to walk to get to your destination.

Metro Invites Public On 'Listening Tour' to Pitch Next Big Projects

Got any ideas for Metro? They're looking for your input.

Glissette Rides Public Transit: Part 2 - Working Girl

Next up in this five-part challenge: commuting.

Complete Streets Policies Were Concentrated in Whiter, Wealthier Areas in 2016, According to New Report

With a new national Complete Streets report out, how has Houston done?

Glissette Rides The Bus: Part 1 - Grocery Shopping

One Houston area native tries to make the switch from car culture to transit pro, one task at a time.

VIDEO: Dangerous Crossings in Houston Found Using New Technique

Our new report discovered vital information about some intersections in Houston using a new technique.