Urban Edge
Houston’s next mayor will have to address the city’s mobility challenges. Here’s where he can start.
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A streetcar named disaster? Debate ensues as latest project debuts
Charlotte’s new streetcar system had a rough first week as it finds itself at the center of a broader discussion about the transportation mode
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The Life and Death of the Urban Highway
Houston isn’t alone. A growing number of cities are tearing down infrastructure that cuts through downtown.
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Surveys show Houstonians’ long-running, love-hate relationship with transit
Residents often clamor for transit — even though they’re sometimes reluctant to use it
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A Closer Look at Criticism of Houston’s “Transit Deserts”
The notion that transit riders in large swaths of the city will be left high and dry is demonstrably false, and, of course, the vast majority of riders will see significantly improved service.
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