TRANSPORTATION
Texas Central claims the $12 billion construction process would be privately funded, and the train would transport 6 million annual riders by 2029. (Courtesy Texas Central Partners/Community Impact Newspaper)
State legislators request federal officials halt activity on Texas Central's high-speed rail project
Friendswood is continuing work on Blackhawk Boulevard. (Haley Morrison/Community Impact Newspaper)
Blackhawk Blvd construction & 2 more Friendswood transportation projects to follow
Houston Airport System officials expect March passenger data to be significantly lower than in other months. Foot traffic at IAH was light March 24. (Emily Heineman/Community Impact Newspaper)
TSA limits checkpoints at George Bush Intercontinental Airport; Houston Airport System expects significant decline in March passengers
The county is still working on the northbound portion of the Brazoria County Expressway, and the official schedule indicates completion in April. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Hwy. 288 construction still planning on completion in April, but could be May according to official
Texas Central plans to start construction of the Texas high-speed rail connecting Houston and Dallas by the end of 2020. (Courtesy Texas Central)
Coronavirus causes layoffs for Texas Central’s high-speed rail project
METRO
METRO reduces Park & Ride service, closes HOV lanes; two employees test positive for COVID-19
Road projects are underway in Pearland. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Bailey Road and Smith Ranch Road: 2 Pearland transportation projects to watch
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McHard Road goes to bid for construction in March and three other road projects to know in Pearland and Friendswood
No fees will be added for nonpayment of tolls at the time of the transaction. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Harris County toll roads no longer accepting cash due to coronavirus concerns
park and ride
Pearland's park and ride pilot to end in April
Texas Central officials announced interior plans Feb. 17 for the company's proposed high-speed train connecting Houston and Dallas. The Shinkansen trains in Japan will be customized for Texas with no middle seats and additional legroom, company officials announced. (Courtesy Texas Central)
JUST IN: Texas Central gives first glimpse of high-speed train car interior
road construction
City of Pearland continues work on Hughes Ranch Road, Pearland Parkway traffic circle
The HCTRA executive director is tasked with constructing, maintaining and operating all toll roads in Harris County as well as managing nearly 1.5 million customer accounts. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
HCTRA Chief Financial Officer Peter Key appointed as interim executive director
Blackhawk Boulevard
Friendswood continues work on Blackhawk Boulevard
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Construction continues smoothly on Bailey Road expansion, per county officials