Urban Edge

Stories, perspectives and insights from the Kinder Institute

Houston's Harris County Still Growing, According to 2016 Estimates

Harris County still younger and more diverse than the country as a whole.

Glissette Rides Public Transit: Part 4 - Caffeine Fix

A bus ride in rush hour traffic for a cup of coffee. Worth it? Maybe.

Glissette Rides Public Transit: Part 3 - Let's Talk About Levy Park

Riding a bus with an injury isn't all it's cracked up to be, especially when you have to walk to get to your destination.

Metro Invites Public On 'Listening Tour' to Pitch Next Big Projects

Got any ideas for Metro? They're looking for your input.

Glissette Rides Public Transit: Part 2 - Working Girl

Next up in this five-part challenge: commuting.

Complete Streets Policies Were Concentrated in Whiter, Wealthier Areas in 2016, According to New Report

With a new national Complete Streets report out, how has Houston done?

Glissette Rides The Bus: Part 1 - Grocery Shopping

One Houston area native tries to make the switch from car culture to transit pro, one task at a time.

VIDEO: Dangerous Crossings in Houston Found Using New Technique

Our new report discovered vital information about some intersections in Houston using a new technique.

Intersection Safety Needs To Extend Beyond Downtown

It wasn't just downtown intersections that were among the most dangerous in Houston, according to a new report.

Q+A: An L.A. Artist on His Year with LADOT

To help end traffic fatalities in Los Angeles, the city reached out to a local artist.