Infrastructure and mobility are ongoing challenges for many urban areas that connect to a range of related issues.

Latest Urban Edge Stories

The Lack of Walkable Communities Can Have Deadly Consequences

Help the Kinder Institute research pedestrian and bicyclist concerns in Gulfton for an upcoming report.
Gulfton Metro infrastructure map
Kinder Institute Research
: Apr 19, 2018
Transportation

Houston Promises 50 Miles of New Bikeways in Next Year

With $10 million from one county precinct and an additional $5.5 million over five years from the city, the promise marks a step forward for the recent bike plan.
Lamar bike lane markings
News Story
: Apr 16, 2018
Transportation

Urban Review: Maternal mortality, suburban growth and a Houston model for Cleveland transit

This week, a look at the latest responses to the new study on Texas maternal mortality rates, a deep dive into growth in the Houston area and Houston as a model for Cleveland.
Houston metro bus
News Story
: Apr 13, 2018
Demographics, Health, Transportation

Latest Research

Learning from Close Calls: A Glimpse Into Near-Miss Experiences

A report analyzing the near-misses of more than 100 cyclists, walkers and public transit users.
Report: Jul 3, 2017
Transportation, Urban Planning

Dangerous Crossings: The Links Between Intersections and Crashes in Houston

A report about the relationship between intersections and crashes in Houston.
Report: Jun 1, 2017
Transportation, Urban Planning

Filling Potholes: Analyzing the City of Houston's Response

This report tracks the City of Houston's progress in filling potholes.
Report: Feb 2, 2016
Governance, Transportation

Experts

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Dian Nostikasari

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John Park

  • Research Fellow, Development, Transportation and Placemaking, Kinder Institute for Urban Research
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Kyle Shelton

  • Kinder Fellow
  • Director of Strategic Partnerships, Kinder Institute for Urban Research
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Urban Development, Transportation and Placemaking

The Urban Development, Transportation and Placemaking program investigates issues associated with the growth and development in Houston on both a large and small scale.