TRANSPORTATION
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I-45 connectors to FM 1764 closed until mid-November
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El Dorado Boulevard widening underway
Flights coming in and out of the Houston Airport System are slowing increasing as the economy reopens amid the coronavirus pandemic. (Courtesy Houston Airport System)
Houston Airport System saw 109% month-over-month increase in May passenger travel
George Bush Intercontinental Airport experienced a 3.5 million drop in passengers in April compared to April 2019. Gov. Greg Abbott signed into order some travel restrictions for passengers from specific states, though those orders expired in May. (Courtesy Houston Airport System)
MAP: Texans may face entry restrictions and mandatory quarantines while traveling in U.S., abroad
North Houston Highway Improvement Project
H-GAC group will look at crafting a five-party agreement around I-45 overhaul
METRO saw a 53% drop in total monthly ridership in May 2020 compared to last year. Courtesy Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County
METRO: Transit ridership fell 53% in May compared to last year
METRO now requires all riders to wear face coverings in all vehicles, facilities and transit centers. (Courtesy Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County)
METRO board passes mask requirement; fare collection to resume
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METRO transit mask requirement
METRO may require passengers to wear masks while riding transit
The estimated cost of a high-speed rail project connecting Houston to Dallas could end up closer to $30 billion. (Courtesy Texas Central Partners/Community Impact Newspaper)
Texas Central weighing use of federal stimulus money for high-speed rail project
Here are the roads that are closed in Pearland for George Floyd's procession.
Here are the roads closed for George Floyd's burial in Pearland
The June 2 march will culminate with a rally at the steps of Houston City Hall. (Courtesy city of Houston)
Houston city buildings, some METRO services planned to shut down ahead of June 2 march for George Floyd
After a few months of delays, the widening of El Dorado Boulevard in Clear Lake is officially underway. (Courtesy Fotolia)
After delayed start date, construction begins on El Dorado Boulevard
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Two lanes of Ervin Street connector open; other two under construction
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UPDATE: League City Parkway opens both directions at I-45
The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County could see over $100 million in losses in sales tax revenue in fiscal year 2020-21. (Courtesy METRO)
METRO sales tax revenue could see over $100 million hit in fiscal year 2020-21