TRANSPORTATION
Commissioners on Nov. 22 voted to approve a density change to preliminary plans for The Preserve, a neighborhood that city documents said could include 565 single-family homes at the northeast corner of Teel and Panther Creek Parkways. (Courtesy city of Frisco)
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The project is being funded by Fort Bend County’s 2020 mobility bond. The road will be 100 feet long and will aim to ease some of the congestion that occurs from traffic stemming from the high school. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Fort Bend County to construct right-turn lane near Seven Lakes High School to ease congestion
Check out the five newest businesses now open or coming soon to Katy. (Courtesy Canva)
5 Katy businesses now open, coming soon; retail development underway in Pearland and more top Houston-area news
The Hwy. 36A project is one checkpoint away from being added to the Houston-Galveston Area Council’s 2045 Regional Transportation Plan. (Courtesy Highway 36A Coalition)
Hwy. 36A project close to being added to Houston-Galveston Area Council’s long-term regional transportation plan
One of METRO's sustainability vision statement goals is to have a 100% zero-emission bus replacement by 2030. (Courtesy Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County)
METRO approves purchase of 20 electric buses as part of sustainability initiative
The residential community will have an infinity pool and shared amenity space at Four Seasons Private Residencies Lake Austin. (Courtesy DBOX for Austin Capital Partners)
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I-45 is blanketed in snow following a snowstorm in February. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact Newspaper)
Harris County temporarily pauses lawsuit over I-45 expansion in pursuit of negotiations with TxDOT
This map shows the proposed attendance boundary for Sonal Bhuchar Elementary School in red. Additionally, the area outlined in purple will be rezoned from Commonwealth Elementary School to Sullivan Elementary School. (Courtesy Fort Bend ISD)
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METRO is offering any veteran and active service members free rides on Veterans Day across its transportation offerings. (Courtesy Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County)
METRO: Veterans, active service members ride free on Veterans Day
Signs for and against the incorporation measure could be found at voting sites in The Woodlands Township. (Andrew Christman/Community Impact Newspaper)
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Council members approved the creation of Municipal Utility District No. 213, which includes the proposed multimillion-dollar community, during an Oct. 28 meeting. (Screenshot via city of Conroe)
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TxDOT broke ground on the $17.7 million project to extend Robert S. Light Boulevard. (Zara Flores/Community Impact Newspaper)
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The study found that even though COVID-19 caused an estimated 40% decrease in public transportation use due to fear of the virus, a significant number of essential workers continued to rely on the METRO transit system to get to their jobs as their only source of transportation. (Courtesy Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County)
Report finds need for sustainable, reliable public transit throughout COVID-19 pandemic
An Amazon Distribution center was recently opened in Pflugerville. (Brian Rash/Community Impact Newspaper)
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A conceptual rendering shows what a high-speed rail station in Dallas could look like. A final design on the station has not yet been released. (Courtesy Texas Central)
Texas Supreme Court case challenging high-speed rail project moving forward; 5 Katy commercial projects underway and more top Houston-area news
From left: Laura Ryan, Eliza Paul and Craig Raborn discuss the future of the Texas Department of Transportation. (Sierra Rozen/Community Impact Newspaper)
Texas Department of Transportation discusses I-45 expansion, vehicle fatalities at annual event
Taco Palenque is now open as drive-thru only in Round Rock. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact Newspaper)
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To use the service, residents can call 866-751-8747 at least one to 30 business days ahead to schedule a trip. The service costs $1 per passenger for a one-way ticket. (courtesy Unsplash)
Fort Bend County funds rural transportation program
The new H-E-B store is located on Ronald Reagan Boulevard in north Leander. (Taylor Girtman/Community Impact Newspaper)
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