Transportation

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.

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.