TxDOT's I-45 project could hurt a school and its community. But there are ways to mitigate the harm.
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This post is part of a series on the I-45 project, published every Monday and Wednesday throughout June.
Cities with protected bike lanes are safer for everyone, including drivers themselves
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A study of crash and street design data from 12 cities, including Houston, finds roads with protected bike lanes make both cycling and driving safer.
Accelerating the drive toward a paradigm shift in Houston’s transportation planning
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This post is part of a series on the I-45 project, published every Monday and Wednesday throughout June.
North Houston Highway Improvement Project offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
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This post is part of a series on the I-45 project, published every Monday and Wednesday throughout June.
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On Saturday, Kinder Institute for Urban Research staff and community volunteers came together at the BakerRipley Leonel Castillo Community Center to conduct a walking and biking infrastructure survey of the Near Northside neighborhood.
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Some cities and states are stepping up, but is it enough?
Texas lawmakers send bill to governor that would eventually outlaw red-light cameras
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The legislation includes a provision to allow local governments to continue operating cameras until they finish out any contracts in effect as of May 7.
What a complete street really looks like
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Many plans are intended to support multimodal mobility but a truly complete street goes beyond that.
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Session at the Urban Affairs Association conference highlights Kinder Institute’s efforts to encourage scholars to study Houston’s pressing issues.
Deadline to comment on region's $132 billion transportation plan closes in two weeks
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By 2045, the Greater Houston and Galveston area will be home to nearly 11 million people, according to the Houston-Galveston Area Council.
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The team effort pairs city, advocates and community leaders to conquer Gulfton's street safety troubles.
Houston parks have a history of being built for the privileged, instead of children
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According to a new study, Houston's children have less access to parks today than they did 70 years ago due to racial and class inequalities in park placement.
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Experts discuss how technology, policy and transportation interact, and how they can be used to develop a city that functions better for all communities.
Two Texas highways labeled as freeways without futures, new report says
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Austin's Interstate 35 and Dallas' Interstate 345 need to be reimagined, according to a report released April 3.
How Houston’s Decision On Affordable Housing Could Affect City Outcomes
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The City of Houston may want to explore multilateral policies that intend to assist in rebuilding vulnerable communities.
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