TRANSPORTATION
Harris County Precinct 2 is partnering with Harris County Precinct 1 and Humble ISD to extend Timber Forest Drive south of Madera Run Parkway. (Designed by Ethan Pham)
Timber Forest Drive extension to break ground in early 2021
The Texas Department of Transportation's project to expand Loop 494 continues. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Contractors to continue removing existing roadway for Loop 494 expansion in July
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
METRO transit mask requirement
METRO may require passengers to wear masks while riding transit
The Lake Houston Redevelopment Authority board of directors finalized their fiscal year 2020-21 budget and their five-year capital improvement plan budget at their June 11 meeting. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Lake Houston Redevelopment Authority approves 2020-21 budget
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
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
The project will expand a portion of Rankin Road from two to four lanes and add a raised median. (Courtesy Jackson-Shaw)
Rankin Road improvement project aims for August completion
Construction on Harris County Precinct 2’s Madera Run Parkway expansion is set to begin the second week in June. (Graphic by Ethan Pham)
Construction on Madera Run Parkway expansion to begin in June
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
George Bush Intercontinental Airport experienced a 3.5 million drop in passengers in April compared to April 2019. (Courtesy Houston Airport System)
Houston airports see 95% year-over-year reduction in passenger travel in April