TRANSPORTATION
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
Here are eight roads the city of Friendswood is working on right now. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Here are some streets Friendswood is working on as part of sales tax-funded repair plan
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
Here are the roads that are closed in Pearland for George Floyd's procession.
Here are the roads closed for George Floyd's burial in Pearland
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
Construction is almost complete on Blackhawk Boulevard. (Haley Morrison/Community Impact Newspaper)
Friendswood approaches end to Blackhawk road project and other street repair updates
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
The city of Pearland has made a map of alternate routes while Hughes Ranch Road is closed. (Courtesy city of Pearland)
Section of Hughes Ranch Road in Pearland to close May 26
The Brazoria County construction on Hwy. 288 is now substantially complete, according to County Engineer Matt Hanks. (Courtesy Fotolia)
UPDATED: Brazoria County portion of Hwy. 288 to be completed in May
The Broadway Corridor Development Plan addresses the potential widening of Broadway Street in Pearland. (Courtesy Fotolia)
PEDC, city of Pearland release new plan regarding Broadway Street widening