Transportation

Along Gulf Coast, Officials Make the Case for Passenger Rail's Return

After more than a decade, the coast could ride the rails again.

6 Ways to Make Downtown Houston More Pedestrian Friendly

Urban planner Jeff Speck told city officials exactly what they need to do to make downtown more walkable.

We Could All Learn a Lesson About Safety From This Pink Sign

Addressed to an unidentified biker from an unidentified driver, it had the ring of a Craigslist missed connection post.

5 Things to Know about Houston's New Bike Plan

The plan would create hundreds of miles of new bikeways.

Does Houston Really Fill 93 Percent of Its Potholes the Next Business Day?

A new Kinder Institute study evaluates Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner's record on filling potholes.

The Furor Over Artsy Crosswalks Misses a Broader Point About Safety

If we're just relying on the white lines of a crosswalk to protect pedestrians, we're in big trouble.

How to Make Public Bike-Sharing More Popular

Bike-share providers shouldn't ignore the elephant in the room: consumers' fears about safety.

A Change in California Might Prompt Other Places to Reconsider Their Approach to Traffic

Andrew Keatts | February 4, 2016 The state may shift from measuring congestion to measuring driving. That slight distinction makes a big difference.

Filling Potholes: Analyzing the City of Houston's Response

This report tracks the City of Houston's progress in filling potholes.

Chart of the Week: The U.S. is Driving Less And Still Building More Highways

It would have been difficult to predict back in 2004 that Americans were about to cut back on driving. But here we are.

Why Do Consumers Hate Uber’s Surge Pricing?

Low normal price, bad timing, and volatility make it seem like price gouging.

Government Planners are Woefully Unprepared for Self-Driving Vehicles

New research indicates MPOs aren't doing much to get ready for autonomous cars.

A California City Develops a New Type of Intersection That Could Save Cyclists' Lives

The Dutch-style intersection could inspire others as they seek to find ways to help pedestrians, cars, and cyclists share the public spaces.

Why Transit Agencies Should Feed Twitter Trolls

When it comes to social media, reserach suggests transit agencies should engage their critics.

Chart of the Week: Houston METRO Ridership Climbs, Consultants Cautiously Optimistic

Houston’s new bus network is showing signs of increased ridership. But the architects of the reinvention aren’t ready to declare victory.