TRANSPORTATION
hwy 90 kty
TxDOT proposes plans to expand Hwy. 90 lanes between Katy, Brookshire
The Houston-Galveston Area Council’s Transportation Policy Council voted June 26 to form a working group to craft a memorandum of understanding that is envisioned as a way to secure commitments from the Texas Department of Transportation and other stakeholders around the North Houston Highway Improvement Project. (Nathan Colbert/Community Impact Newspaper)
I-45, Woodridge Village, COVID-19: July 28 Harris County Commissioners Court meeting preview
The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County has approved a one-time $1.8 million payment to workers on the front line during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Courtesy Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County)
METRO board approves $1.8 million payment for frontline workers during COVID-19
A toll lane expansion project along Hwy. 288 in Harris County was cited as an example of how public-private partnerships can be used to address mobility problems. (Courtesy Brazoria County)
As state revenues take hit, business group wants lawmakers to reconsider private partnerships for road projects
bike park
Fulshear City Council OKs changes to park, thoroughfare plans
Cane Island Parkway
Crews work on Cane Island Parkway bridge for widening project
The project has been divided into two projects with a split from about north and south of West Ridge Creek. (Courtesy TxDOT)
Katy City Council approves relocation of water and sewer lines for FM 1463 widening project
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 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
METRO transit mask requirement
METRO may require passengers to wear masks while riding transit
Grand Parkway and FM 1093.
Grand Parkway, FM 1093 intersection improvement project finishes
TxDOT has developed a fourth alternative for the FM 529 expansion project to help maintain the surrounding natural and built environment. (Courtesy of TxDOT)
TxDOT reveals fourth option to expand FM 529
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