Connected Sidewalks Connect Communities: Why Draft Chapter 40 Changes Don’t Meet the Needs
Closing the Gaps: Addressing Houston's Sidewalk Crisis Get Involved! The City of Houston collected feedback from residents through eight public meetings and at letstalkhouston.org through November 7. The City of Houston held a public hearing for the proposed amendments on November 14 at Planning Commission. Now, the proposed amendments will be reviewed and [...]
Equity in Transit: 2024
Download Full Report (.pdf) Executive Summary Public transit plays an essential role in connecting thousands of Houstonians to work, school, healthcare, and many other opportunities. Equity in Transit: 2024 combines data analysis and riders’ experiences collected through the 2024 Houston Bus Riders Survey. The report explores how transit has, and should connect people to [...]
I-45 VRA Progress Report: Summary and Analysis
I-45 VRA Progress Report: Summary and Analysis Introduction The cornerstone of the federal oversight over the I-45 expansion project is the Voluntary Resolution Agreement (VRA) between the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The [...]
2023 Mayoral Candidate Runoff Questionnaire
In September we held the Houston Mayoral Forum on Transportation. Due to no candidate receiving 50% of votes the two top candidates, Sheila Jackson Lee and John Whitmire, are in a runoff election. We asked them a few questions to better understand their positions on the state of transportation in Houston and the [...]
The VRA – Video Explainer
The latest in a long chain of events regarding the I-4 expansion project has led to the Voluntary Resolution Agreement (VRA). What does it mean and why should you care? Let us explain. Take a look at the video below. LINK Houston, | March 31, 2023
The VRA: What’s in it, and LINK Houston’s Thoughts
The VRA: What’s in it, and LINK Houston’s Thoughts Executive Director Gabe Cazares at the lot which used to be half of the Lofts at the Ballpark housing complex with Congresswoman Jackson-Lee, FHWA Administrator Bhatt and, METRO President Lambert. As the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) neared a ‘Record [...]