Transportation

Latest Podcast: What's the Next Big Thing for Transit in Houston?

The Kinder Institute's transit expert discusses the questions METRO Houston will have to consider as it plans its next project.

How Elon Musk Thinks He Can Solve Traffic

And why the challenge might be more difficult than he may realize.

What Houstonians Have to Say About Their Neigborhoods

Houstonians generally say they'd recommend the city as a place to live. But what do they think of their individual neighborhoods?

In Texas, Houston Dominates the Most-Congested Roads List

Twelve of the top 20 most congested roads in Texas are in Houston.

Rice Village Overhauls Parking, Implements Kinder Institute Recommendations

Metered spaces and a free garage should help reduce the time-consuming hunt for parking in the retail and restaurant district.

As Atlanta Faces Transportation Challenges, Panel Recommends State Transit Funding

Atlanta-area residents rank traffic and transportation as their biggest concerns. A new set of recommendations from a state committee could remedy the situation.

New Report Urges More Sidewalks, Less Parking in Houston

Houstonians complain about traffic all the time, but in a new report, they offer solutions.

In Houston, a Regular Bus Rider Encounters Characters – and Kindness

When riding the bus, fellow passengers (and drivers) are rarely boring.

Voters Nationwide Support Transit, But Will Washington?

More than 30 communities nationwide approved ballot measures designed to support transit efforts.

Do Atlanta Residents Value Transit More than Houstonians?

Houstonians and Atlantans alike are frustrated by traffic. How they want to address it is a different matter.

Atlanta BeltLine Creator Resigns Citing Affordability, Equity Concerns

Atlanta's BeltLine has been a transformative project -- but for whom?

Can Public Transit and Ride-Share Companies Get Along?

Across the country, transit agencies and ride-sharing services are partnering up. Will those agencies come to regret it?

Now Hiring: Houston METRO Looks to Add Urban Designer

A year after redesigning its routes, Houston METRO is continuing to shake things up as it looks to add an urban designer to its executive office.

Weekly Roundup: How Parking Became One of Urban Planners' Biggest Enemies

More than 30 percent of the area in many downtown cores is taken up by parked vehicles. Today, many planners are hellbent on doing something about it.

A Year After Bus Redesign, METRO Houston Ridership is Up

A year into the overhaul of the region's bus network, METRO officials say they're pleased with the results -- and have more improvements in the works.