Transportation

Engaging Immigrants in Houston’s Complete Communities Initiatives: A Closer Look at Pedestrian and Biker Safety

Immigration reform is one of the most pressing issues in today’s political environment, resulting in the longest government shutdown the country has seen in modern history.

Judge Hidalgo's Civic Saturday on Transportation Sparks 'Much-Needed' Discussions on Street Safety

Simply put, improving safety for all road users benefits everyone.

Urban Review: Unequal School Funding, A Note on Upzoning, Covering Pedestrian Deaths and More

This week, a big report captures between districts disparities in a segregated school landscape, a word of caution for the density-minded, the real Green Book and more.

Jeff Speck Takes On Current I-45 Expansion Plan, Inspires More Action

City planner and author Jeff Speck sparked Houstonians to join actions aimed at the current I-45 expansion plan by TxDOT.

Urban Reads: I-45 Meets the Walkable City

Following a presentation on what the I-45 freeway expansion means for Houston, city planner and urban designer Jeff Speck talks with Kinder Institute Director Bill Fulton.

At Rice University's Metro Day, Locals Share Their Concerns About MetroNEXT

Metro is making its rounds across Houston to get feedback about the MetroNEXT draft plans to understand what Houstonians want out of a public transit system.

Urban Review: Public vs. Private Investment, What's Left of California's Bullet Train and Some Property Tax Relief in Texas - Maybe

This week, why private investment needs to be considered alongside public dollars, what happened to California's innovative rail project, a painful proposal for property tax relief in Texas and more.

Bike-friendly Cities Should Be Designed for Everyone, Not Just for Wealthy White Cyclists

The Conversation | The single biggest group of Americans who bike to work live in households that earn less than $10,000 yearly.

Urban Review: Tracking Community Development Dollars, Walking Back Texas' Flawed Voter Citizenship Check, Improving Houston Metro's Long-Range Plan and More

This week, who actually receives all those federal dollars intended for community development, why Texas is reversing claims about large numbers of potentially ineligible voters on the rolls, making Metro truly cutting edge and more.

How a Montgomery Highway Sought To Disrupt the Heart of the Civil Rights Movement

Like many urban highways, I-85 cut through an African American neighborhood. This one was home to some of the most prominent leaders of the civil rights movement.

Sun Belt States in the Top 20 Most Dangerous States for Pedestrians - Again

According to a new report, southern states have an issue with safe streets and pedestrian deaths.

Urban Review: Cutting Solo Car Commutes, Mapping Automation's Reach and Reflecting on the LA Teachers' Strike

This week, which cities are most at risk when it comes to automation, what one Los Angeles charter school teacher learned from the recent strike, the future of Georgia's pecans and more.

Q+A: Is This Houston's Big Bike Moment?

The city approved a bicycle plan in 2017 but 2019 could bring some of biggest changes yet.

The Most-Read Urban Edge Pieces of 2018

The stories that captured your attention in 2018.

Metro Presents Its Most Ambitious Plan Yet, Anticipates 2019 Bond Vote

Years in the making, the latest MetroNext plan includes miles more of bus rapid transit and light rail than the previous draft plans.