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Safer Streets Initiative needs to become a high priority for City of Houston
A recent report by the Governors Highway Safety Association found that Texas roads are some of the most dangerous in the country, with Houston crash fatality rates higher than those from New York or Los Angeles. Several analyses last year, including LINK Houston’s research, found that Houston area streets are particularly dangerous and deadly [...]
Texas Had The Third Highest Number Of Pedestrian Traffic Fatalities In 2018
Texas ranks third in a report about pedestrian traffic fatalities that analyzed data from January to June of 2018. The study was done by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), which used preliminary data from the State Highway Safety Offices. Jonathan Brooks, Director of Policy and Planning with LINK Houston, was also on Houston Matters [...]
Texas remains among worst states for pedestrian deaths in new report
In the first six months of 2018, 298 Texas pedestrians died on or along roadways, the Governors Highway Safety Association said in its report, released Thursday. The “report only underscore the urgency of fixing our streets and driving culture now,” said Oni Blair, executive director of LINKHouston, a local advocacy group. “There’s no reason [...]
These are the 12 most dangerous intersections in Houston
There are about 7 crashes each day involving cars and pedestrians in Houston, according to LINK's research conducted from 2013-2017. HOUSTON — Hundreds of people are injured or killed in auto-pedestrian accidents each year in Houston, according to a study conducted by LINKHouston. As part of the Safer Streets Initiative, transportation experts are studying [...]
Houston hoping to make dangerous intersections safer
This road has seen 11 crashes with pedestrians in 5 years HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Houston is moving forward to improve some of the city's most dangerous intersections. As ABC13 has reported, community groups LINK Houston and Bike Houston helped the city identify the most dangerous intersections for people walking, cycling, and even driving [...]
Civic Saturday – Transportation, February 16, 2019
Join us at the upcoming transportation-focused “Civic Saturday” for an opportunity to meet the new Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo! Saturday, February 16, 2019 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. BakerRipley Neighborhood Center 6500 Rookin St, Houston, TX 77074 Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s Office asked LINK Houston to serve as the convening partner for [...]