Urban Edge

Stories, perspectives and insights from the Kinder Institute

How To Support Kids in Houston and Texas

The latest State of Texas Children report from the Center for Public Policy Priorities underscores the need for a complete Census count and includes recommendations on school finance, health care and more.

Excerpt: Many Cities Have Transit. How Many Have Good Transit?

Read from renowned transit expert Christof Spieler's new book, "Trains, Buses, People: An Opinionated Atlas of US Transit."

Getting More People to Use Transit in the Houston Area

A new report identifies areas where transit ridership underperforms expectations and points to a range of potential changes and considerations.

Why Doesn't Houston Have Scooters Yet?

Some see them as litter. Others as a simple transportation solution for short trips around town.

Urban Review: Midterms, Midterms and More Midterms

In case you can't get enough, we've got several looks at what the midterm results mean for transit and housing, a shifting suburban voter profile and more.

Traffic Is The Biggest Problem. Transit Is The Solution, According to Atlanta Area Survey

The survey asked Atlanta area residents about support for expanded transit, housing affordability and more.

Could Incentives for Public Transportation Be the Key to Boost Ridership?

Over the years, companies, government entities and non-profits have tried to get public transportation or alternative commuting to stick.

Election Day: Races and Measures to Watch

Several Sun Belt races hold the potential to make history, but a look at some of the other races and measures also offer potential insights.

Houston Community Data Connections Dashboard Aims to Create A Data Haven for Researchers

The new Houston Community Data Connections dashboard aims to "democratize data for the public."

Sales Tax Could be the Key to Alleviate Revenue Shortfalls

Government entities in the Greater Houston region are increasingly struggling to provide urban-level services to all residents, particularly those in unincorporated suburban areas. Raising or allowing high-growth urban counties to collect sales tax could improve the provision of public services to all residents.