As many of us know in our bones – when we’re considering how to get across a six lane stroad with people driving 50mph in the middle of a Texas city – Texas streets are not safe for people when we are walking, biking, or using an assistive mobility device. We consistently rank as one …
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Sadly, ten people die on an average day in the Texas transportation system. We need every elected official at every level of government to include ending this epidemic as a top priority. In May of 2019, the Texas Transportation Commission gave the Texas Department of Transportation a goal to cut traffic deaths in half by …
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The Safe Neighborhood Streets Bill (HB 442) would allowing city traffic engineers to lower the speed limit to 25 mph in residential neighborhoods for the sake of safety.