Increase Transportation Access to Opportunity

We strive to increase access to opportunity – particularly concerning affordable housing, access to work, education, and healthy living.

Overview

Reliable transportation is a critical component of economic mobility and quality of life. Through community engagement and data-driven research, LINK Houston documents barriers residents face when trying to reach jobs, schools, grocery stores, healthcare, parks, and other essential destinations.

LINK Houston works to improve equitable access to opportunity by advancing high-quality, affordable, safe, and environmentally sustainable transportation options – including sidewalks, bikeways, and frequent public transit. LINK Houston advocates for decision-makers to consider housing and transportation costs together as they work to improve affordability and develop new housing. Through coalition building and policy advocacy, LINK Houston works to ensure that decisions are made with equity, affordability, and long-term community prosperity in mind, and to expand access and strengthen communities across the region.

1 out of 3 of affordable dwellings is near high-quality, affordable transportation.
The average household spends 25% of income on housing and 20% on transportation— right at the 45% threshold of cost-burdened.
The average moderate-income Houston household spends  31% of income on housing and  22% on transportation  – putting moderate income households firmly over the 45% threshold of cost-burdened

Vision

When envision a Houston in which where you live or how you travel does not limit your access to opportunity. Everyone should be able to safely, reliably, and affordably reach the places that support a thriving life, including jobs and education, healthcare, food, parks, family, and community. A connected, equitable transportation network gives people greater freedom of mobility and strengthens communities across our region.

 
Equity in Transit 2026: Detours and Disruption
Equity in Transit: 2024
Equity in Transit: 2020
Equity in Transit 2026: Detours and Disruption
2023 Mayoral Candidate Runoff Questionnaire
The VRA: What’s in it, and LINK Houston’s Thoughts

Op-eds/articles

LINK Houston Requests Clarity on METRO Houston 2025 Draft Budget
LINK Houston Urges METRO to move forward with the University Corridor BRT
LINK Houston Congratulates METRO Board Chair Appointee