Transportation

Urban Review: Costly Commutes, New Apple Hub and Texas' Uninsured

In this weeks roundup, Houston's commute costs near the top nationally, Apple announces plans for Austin hub, a look at who is uninsured in 2018 and a failed promise of prison reform.

Urban Review: Return of Rent Control, Devaluing Homes in Majority Black Neighborhoods and Guerrilla Art in Transit

This week, an artist improves bus stops in Los Angeles, new insights into how undervalued homes in majority black neighborhoods are and a reflection on the promise and pitfalls of rent control.

How Can Houston's Transit Be More Equitable?

In its Equity in Transit report, LINK Houston recommends increasing the frequency and hours of service on key bus routes as well as other system improvements.

Missing From Transit Planning? Transit Riders

Discussing his new book, transit expert Christof Spieler offered insights into effective transit planning, including a critical missing piece.

Excerpt: Many Cities Have Transit. How Many Have Good Transit?

Read from renowned transit expert Christof Spieler's new book, "Trains, Buses, People: An Opinionated Atlas of US Transit."

Getting More People to Use Transit in the Houston Area

A new report identifies areas where transit ridership underperforms expectations and points to a range of potential changes and considerations.

Identifying Latent Transit Ridership

This report shows which parts of Houston METRO's service area may have untapped ridership.

Why Doesn't Houston Have Scooters Yet?

Some see them as litter. Others as a simple transportation solution for short trips around town.

Traffic Is The Biggest Problem. Transit Is The Solution, According to Atlanta Area Survey

The survey asked Atlanta area residents about support for expanded transit, housing affordability and more.

Could Incentives for Public Transportation Be the Key to Boost Ridership?

Over the years, companies, government entities and non-profits have tried to get public transportation or alternative commuting to stick.

Did Houston's Light Rail Reduce Traffic Pollution?

A new study that tracked air monitors near the city's first rail line suggests it had significant impacts on air pollution.

Urban Review: Teacher Housing, Neighborhood Effects and Why Vision Zero Is A Climate Plan

This week, the durability of neighborhood inequality, the importance of reducing traffic deaths for addressing climate change and more.

Accessing Opportunity: Employment and Commuting Patterns among Low-, Medium- and High-wage Workers in Houston

While Houston continues to claim to be an affordable city, findings show that a lack of public transportation is making living in the city more difficult to access jobs in some areas.

The Disconnect Between Where Houston-Area Residents Live and Work

A new study examines commuting patterns and finds spatial mismatch burdens aren't shared equally.

Planning From Inside Out: Using Community Responses to Address Transportation, Infrastructure and Safety Concerns

This report provides a more in-depth understanding of critical transportation safety issues, highlights key issues and can be used to prioritize street safety improvements.