TRANSPORTATION
Shepherd and Durham drives
Grant-funded Shepherd-Durham project expected to reduce crashes by half
Sidewalk improvements
Follow-up: Houston makes progress on fast-tracked sidewalk repairs
Drivers on the Grand Parkway will pay higher tolls come Jan. 1, 2020. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Tolls to increase Jan. 1 on the Grand Parkway
Transportation Update: Crockett Street downgraded in Houston's thoroughfare plan
Transportation Update: TxDOT makes progress on Hempstead Road reconstruction
Transportation Update: Contract approved for Brazos Street bridge repair
Lower Wesheimer
What's next for Lower Westheimer? Corridor improvements pushed back to 2023
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
METRO
UPDATED: Unofficial results show METRO bond passing with strong support
Closures are making way for construction at the I-610 West Loop-Hwy. 59 interchange.
Weekend road closures: Watch out for these lanes affected at I-69 and I-610 West Loop, Oct. 25-27
Council Member Robert Gallegos and Mayor Sylvester Turner stand with Unite Here Local 23 members and Service Employees International Union members.
Higher minimum wage coming to Houston airport workers
Transportation updates: Safer Streets Initiative and Dunlavy Street paving
VanGo is one of two app-based ride-hailing services that have entered Houston hoping to win over working parents who struggle with transporting kids to school and other activities.
Two ride-hailing apps for parents—VanGo and HopSkipDrive—move into Houston market
I-45 express lanes will remain closed as crews continue to clear debris caused by flooding from Tropical Depression Imelda.
I-45 express lanes to remain closed through weekend as debris cleanup continues
Cars and 18-wheelers are piled up on I-45 at North Main Street in Houston after heavy rains Sept. 19.
Over 200 flood-stranded cars recovered by Houston police; effort to continue overnight