Every kid in Texas deserves the freedom to walk, bike, skateboard, or use a wheelchair in their neighborhood with a reasonable expectation that they’re not in danger of dying in a car crash. But we’re not there. If you look at the Texas data on kids who have died or suffered horrible injuries while walking …
The Houston region is the deadliest metro region in America, according to a powerful story the Houston Chronicle published this morning as the start of a series on the traffic safety epidemic of the nation’s 5th largest metropolis. The factors that contribute to the carnage boil down to a choice. The choice to wear a …
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The public comment period for Texas Department of Transportation’s Unified Transportation Program (UTP) is now open. The UTP is a ten-year plan that guides transportation strategies and spending within the state. Unfortunately, the plan has historically been hindered by a lack of citizen participation and questionable priorities. Last year’s UTP received only 23 comments for …
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