Briefing: LINK Houston Public Comments at March 28 METRO Board Meeting
Remarks as prepared Chair Patman and members of the METRO Board: Good morning, my name is Ashley Johnson, I am the Director of Community Affairs for LINK Houston, an organization which advocates for equity in transportation. Today, LINK Houston stands as an ally with leaders from the Eastex-Jensen community to urge improvements in METRO’s [...]
Briefing: LINK Houston Public Comments at March 26, 2019 City Council on Safer Streets Initiative
Remarks as prepared Good afternoon Mayor Turner and City Councilmembers, my name is Ines Sigel and I am the Director of Communications and Outreach at LINK Houston. LINK Houston advocates for a robust and equitable transportation network so that all people can reach opportunity. We are here today with the People for Safe Streets [...]
Report: Equity in Transit Report PowerPoint Presentation
LINK Houston Equity in Transit Report answers vital questions. Why is equity a concern in Houston? What is equity and how does transit relate? Who rides transit in Houston? Where does Houston need more equitable transit? How can transit be better and do more to improve equitable outcomes Take a look at the event's [...]
Briefing: LINK Houston Executive Director Oni Blair Opening Remarks for Equity in Transit Report and Panel on November 27, 2018
Welcome. My name is Oni Blair, and I’m the executive director of LINK Houston. At LINK Houston, we advocate for a robust and equitable transportation network so that all people can reach opportunity. Many of you have worked with us to improve safety and access for people walking and biking; keep communities united in [...]
Report: Equity in Transit
An equitable transportation network starts with strong regional and local transportation policies and decisions so that the benefits of transportation, as well as the burdens, are fairly distributed across the Houston region’s 6.9 million people. Equitable, affordable transportation will help the region pursue inclusive economic growth that further advances equity in incomes, education, and [...]
Report: Street Safety Summit Summary of Conclusions
At the Kinder Institute for Urban Research and LINK Houston’s 2018 Street Safety Summit, a diverse group of people gathered to discuss safety and accessibility for all people using Houston’s streets. The event offered participants the opportunity to learn about and discuss strategies to better our city’s streets by advocating for physical improvements and policy [...]