Transportation

VIDEO: Understanding Close Calls in Houston Traffic

Kinder Institute researchers explain what they learned when they asked 130 Houstonians to track "near-misses" they experienced in their daily travels.

Tapping The Brakes On Public-Private Partnership in Texas

Using P3s strategically and carefully is a must. Texas still has the opportunity to do that, despite a recent vote.

Fatalities, Crashes Up in 2016 in Houston Area, According to New Report

Crash rates went up almost across the board from 2015 to 2016.

Arlington, Texas Experimenting With Driverless Shuttles

After earning a reputation as the biggest U.S. city without transit, does a new driverless shuttle service mark a shift?

Why School Choice Is Also About Transit

Because a big part of school is getting there.

What Happens When Pedestrians and Bicyclists Are Afraid of Certain Routes

We asked pedestrians and bicyclists to tell us about their close calls on the road. The results are harrowing.

Cities Can Prepare for the Driverless Future -- But They Have to Start Now

With testing already under way, it's only a matter of time before driverless cars become a more common presence on the roads.

In Defense of the Urban Freeway

There's a push to tear them down. But they're one of the biggest things driving the urban renaissance.

Study: Past Transit Habits Shape Future Ones in Dramatic Ways

Local governments could seize on the phenomenon in order to develop lifelong riders.

Bike Plan Rolls To Its Next Stage

The effort could transform Houstonians' relationship with their transportation system.

Los Angeles Wants to End Traffic Deaths by 2025. Here's How.

It's an ambitious goal, but the city has a plan to get there.

We Need Your Help to Study “Near Miss” Collisions in Houston

We need your help to better understand the threats facing pedestrians and cyclists in Houston.

Urban Data Platform

The Urban Data Platform is a computing environment and secure data repository of research-ready geocoded data for the Houston metropolitan area, facilitating cross-disciplinary research and community investigations.

The Stress of Sitting in Traffic Can Lead to More Crime

Extreme traffic increases the likelihood of domestic violence, according to traffic and crime data.

New Study Examines How Historic Racism Shaped Atlanta's Transportation Network

As Atlanta considers a new approach to transportation, a report links the region's history of racism with today's transit inequities.