Urban Edge

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How Four Different Cities Use Bike Share, in One Chart

A look at how residents of Austin, Denver, Fort Worth and Houston use their cities’ BCycle systems.

How BCycle Will More Than Triple Bike Sharing in Houston

Houston's bike share network plans to expand from 29 stations and 210 bikes to 100 stations with 800 bikes.

What Social Media Networks and Bike-Sharing Have in Common

More stations – like more users – mean more activity. But other factors matter too.

In Houston, Bike Sharing and Parks Form a Perfect Pair

On the East Coast, bike-sharing systems are largely used for commuting. New data reveal Houstonians are using bike-sharing to access parks.

Street Harassment; the Bathroom Battleground; and Mapping City Smells: Urban Insights From Around the Web

Ryan Holeywell | November 6, 2015 A new feature highlighting the week’s interesting, important and downright weird news about cities.

Houston Revamped Its Bus Network and Ridership Is Down. Why That May Not Be a Bad Thing.

Houston METRO recently released the first full month of ridership figures after it revamped its local bus network, giving analysts everywhere the chance to jump to conclusions.

Here Are Four Myths About Houston’s Growth

Everyone knows Houston is gentrifying quickly and real estate is hot everywhere within the Inner Loop … right?

Houston is split on gay rights. So why did its equal rights ordinance fail spectacularly?

Houston elected an openly gay mayor three times. But it couldn't pass an equal rights ordinance that exists in many other cities.

How Salt Lake City is Reusing Its Extra-Wide Streets

An ambitious initiative is inspiring a new approach to development across the city.

What Happens To Kids As They Start To Lose Access To Food

Interpersonal skills and self-control suffer when students face food insecurity.