Urban Edge

Stories, perspectives and insights from the Kinder Institute

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.

The Dumping Grounds: Why Some Houston Neighborhoods Bear the Brunt of Trash

A new pilot program aims to change a persistent problem.

Improving Safety With New Approach to Identifying Dangerous Intersections

Making cities safer for all road users means planning ahead.

Conroe’s ‘Small-Town Feel’, Access to Amenities Factor in Rapid Growth

For folks in Conroe, small-town living with amenities nearby help explain its spot as the fastest growing city in the country.

Property Taxes: How Houston Compares

Amid debate about tax rates and revenue caps in Houston, new report compares property taxes across the country.