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Most Popular Walking Bridges in Houston
Bridges aren’t just connectors—they’re destinations. From bayou-spanning suspension bridges to sculptural crossings that double as public art, Houston’s most beloved pedestrian bridges reflect a city in motion toward a more walkable, sustainable future. Here are some of our supporters’ favorite bridges: Bill Coats Bridge Nearest address: 2000 N MacGregor Way, Houston, TX 77030 290-foot suspension…
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Tolls, Traffic, and Turf: What Three Texas Bills Could Mean for Houston’s Streets
As Houston continues to grow, so do the debates over how we use our streets, who controls them, and how we pay for them. Three bills introduced in the 89th Texas Legislative Session — SB 2722, SB 1993, and HB 5177 — could reshape how major metro areas like Houston fund infrastructure, plan street space,…
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What Happened to the Bike Lane Barriers on Heights Boulevard?
🚧 What Happened to the Bike Lane Barriers on Heights Boulevard? A Public Records Request and What It Reveals On March 25, 2025, I submitted a public information request to the City of Houston regarding the removal of armadillo-style safety barriers (bike lane separators) along Heights Boulevard—a corridor that has been central to Houston’s safer…
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SB 1993: A Step Backward for Texas Streets
You might not have heard of SB 1993, but it’s the kind of bill that could quietly reshape your city—and not in a good way. At first glance, SB 1993 sounds like another piece of legislative jargon. But dig a little deeper, and it becomes clear: this bill is about control. It’s about locking our…
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City of Houston Plans to Remove Critical Protected Bike Lane on Austin Street
Documents obtained through a Texas Public Information Act (TPIA) request reveal that the City of Houston is planning to spend taxpayer money to remove the existing concrete-separated bike lane along Austin Street, stretching from Holman to Pierce. This bike lane currently provides a vital and safe cycling connection linking Houston Community College, Midtown, Downtown, and…
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A Close Call at Yale and 19th: Why Safer Streets Can’t Wait
On a clear Thursday afternoon, March 20, 2025, two pedestrians were struck while crossing the intersection of Yale Street and West 19th Street in the Heights. The incident, which occurred around 12:17 PM in broad daylight, resulted in minor injuries to both individuals—two 26-year-old women walking through the marked crosswalk. Download the Crash Report Here…
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Why Houston Continues to Struggle with Alternative Transportation: The Lingering Impact of Proposition 1
In 2014, Texans were presented with a seemingly straightforward proposition: Proposition 1, a constitutional amendment that promised to funnel much-needed funds into the State Highway Fund. The initiative was marketed as a win for Texans weary of toll roads and in desperate need of better roadways. Proponents of the proposition emphasized that 97% of the…
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Originating Streets
I have started to see an interesting pattern in Houston. It is probably not accidental, but I have not been able to find a name for this practice otherwise, so I am just going to call it the Origin Street practice for schools. When I started exploring the neighborhood when I moved to Houston Heights,…
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Connecting White Oak Bayou & M-K-T Trail
Here’s a summary of the information from the brochure: View or download the brochure to learn more below.