TRANSPORTATION
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 Woodlands Township board of directors met via video conference for a special meeting April 2. (Screenshot via The Woodlands Township)
The Woodlands Township considers community coronavirus response, expected budget shortfalls
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
The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County is limiting its bus capacity to 50% during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact Newspaper)
METRO limits bus capacity, will stop collecting fares in response to coronavirus
The Woodlands Transit closed the Sterling Ridge and Sawdust Park and Rides, but service from the Research Forest Park and Ride remains in operation. (Courtesy The Woodlands Township)
Woodlands Express to continue offering one park and ride location to Texas Medical Center, downtown Houston locations
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
The Woodlands shuttle service to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has been canceled for the remainder of the month. (Courtesy The Woodlands Township)
The Woodlands rodeo shuttle canceled, tickets to be refunded
Lake Woodlands Drive will be widened near I-45. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Lake Woodlands Drive widening to begin this spring
Rayford Road widening work continued in February. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Final portions of Rayford Road widening being completed
Gosling Road widening will extend to Creekside Park. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Gosling Road widening will extend to Creekside Park
The Woodlands Marathon features full, half- and relay marathon races expected to affect traffic patterns in throughout The Woodlands on March 7. (Courtesy The Woodlands Marathon)
Race routes, traffic pattern changes: What to expect during The Woodlands Marathon on March 7
The Texas Department of Transportation is funding a turn-lane addition on Hwy. 242. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Hwy. 242 turn lane widening project got underway in February
The Texas Department of Transportation is widening FM 2978. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Work on widening FM 2978 progresses in February
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