TRANSPORTATION
I-59 highway
Southbound lanes on Loop 610, I-69 to have nightly closures until Friday
A Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County study on eliminating ride fares left both METRO board members and officials seemingly unconvinced of the likelihood of implementing it in Harris County. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact Newspaper)
METRO board of directors say free fare 'not feasible' for transit authority
Chevron Houston Marathon
Chevron Marathon 2020 street closures, places to watch and cheer on
The Texas Department of Transportation has announced a major road closure on Loop 610. (Courtesy Fotolia)
TxDOT: Section of Loop 610 will shut down overnight Wednesday, Thursday
Closures are making way for construction at the I-610 Loop-I-69 interchange. (Courtesy TxDOT)
LOOP 610 CLOSURE: Westheimer ramp, Hidalgo frontage road closing for several months
The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County is considering removing ride fares. (Courtesy Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County)
METRO conducts study to examine eliminating ride fares
Closures are making way for construction at the I-610 Loop interchange. (Courtesy TxDOT)
Lane closures affecting Loop 610 and I-69 overnight this week
Gary Trietsch, who has served as HCTRA’s executive director since 2014, announced his retirement in early January. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact Newspaper)
Harris County Toll Road Authority executive director announces retirement
Loop 610 interchange
Loop 610 interchange overhaul enters second phase in 2020
I-610 Loop-I-69 interchange
Look out for this I-610 Loop/I-69 ramp closure this weekend, Dec. 13-16
Source: Texas Department of Transportation Crash Records Information System/Community Impact Newspaper
To reach zero traffic fatalities, advocates say funding must match Houston's Vision Zero commitment
Texas Central and Mass. Electric Constructon Co. announced an Early Contract Involvement agreement for construction of the Texas high-speed rail connecting Houston and Dallas. (Courtesy Texas Central)
Texas high-speed rail construction could move forward following agreement between Texas Central, Mass. Electric Construction Co.
Bellaire City Council
Bellaire considers new drainage criteria for prioritizing road projects
Drivers on the Grand Parkway will pay higher tolls come Jan. 1, 2020. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Tolls to increase Jan. 1 on the Grand Parkway
Carrin Patman (center), board chairperson of the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, thanks voters for supporting a $3.5 billion bond referendum at a Nov. 6 press conference. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact Newspaper)
With bond funding secured, METRO officials announce next steps