Urban Edge
Urban Review: Politicians on Twitter, Poverty in Texas and a Climate Action Plan for Houston
This week, why your political representative shouldn't block you, what the latest poverty numbers mean for Texas cities and a new climate action plan in the works for Houston.
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This week, a handy how-to guide on submitting comments on federal proposals, plus a call out to do just that at the state level to support safer roads in Texas and a look at a new park in Tulsa, an existing Dodger Stadium connection and more.
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Urban Review: Bike Safety, Transit Equity and a New Home Construction Program in Houston
This week, new research on the potential safety benefits of Houston's Bike Plan, a home construction program, getting transit equity right and more.
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Why Houston's Bike Plan Matters for Bicyclists' Safety
A new report looks at how recent crashes and near misses map onto short- and long-term projects in the Houston Bike Plan, underscoring the importance of following through on them.
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Houston Metro's Next Steps Could Have Big Impacts, But For Whom Depends on Final Funding and Plans
With several still very preliminary plans for Metro's next steps on the table, how should we think about equity?
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