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Equity in Transit Video
Community members across Houston shared their stories about public transit - what works and what could be improved - for LINK Houston's Equity in Transit report release and panel. Thank you to all who participated. LINK Houston NOVEMBER 27, 2018 See Full Video
Houston’s most dangerous intersections putting drivers in harm’s way
Driving in Houston can be dangerous, but do you know the most dangerous intersections in Houston? In southwest Houston, the intersection of Bellaire and Ranchester has wide sidewalks and updated crossing signals, but advocacy groups have named it one of the most dangerous intersections in Houston from 2013 to 2017. "At this particular intersection, [...]
Shared frustration fuels driver-cyclist divide
Houston drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians don't share well, even though the signs tell them that's the law. Drivers rail when forced to share space and slow down. Pedestrians and wheelchair users cringe when they step into harm's way. Bicyclists trade horror stories about drivers who buzz them, honk or throw bottles and cans. Both [...]
Out of Control Walking, cycling in Houston region can be risky
Doug Baysinger remembers everything up to the crash. One moment he and his wife were about five miles into a long weekend bike ride from their home in Sugar Land west into the Texas prairie. The next moment, he was sliding along the pavement. "It felt like five minutes, but I'm sure it was [...]
In Northeast Houston, Residents, Nonprofits and the City Work Together After Harvey Toward Recovery
One of the many communities affected by Hurricane Harvey, Northeast Houston's recovery has been slow. But one community fair that sought to flip the top-down recovery script offered hope. It is an early Saturday morning in September and Jazmin Negrete and her younger sister are patiently waiting in line. In two and half hours, [...]
Study Ranks Houston’s Most Dangerous Intersections for Pedestrians And Cyclists
City officials say Houston will have to do things differently in the future as it encourages people to use other modes of transportation. On average, here in Greater Houston, about seven cyclists or pedestrians a day have a collision with a car. Kathryn Nowlin considers herself lucky she’s never been hit. “Just trying to cross [...]