Livability News - Megaregion
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High-speed rail valued by Dallas-Fort Worth
Officials make opinions public
Tarrant County commissioners have passed a resolution in support of creating high-speed rail, showing the west side of the Metroplex doesn't want to be left out
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Austin eliminates parking rules for downtown
To encourage less driving
In an effort to reduce costs and promote pedestrian activity, the Austin City Council has axed parking requirements for downtown buildings.
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Bike culture strong in Central Austin
13% of trips in some areas
Following improvements to the city's bike infrastructure, a newly released analysis shows a very high level of biking in parts of Austin.
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Fort Worth may back Cotton Belt commuter rail project
As long as funds stay in FW
A proposed 62-mile commuter rail line running from Fort Worth to north of Dallas has been tentatively supported by Fort Worth city officials.
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Dallas transit experiments with paid parking
Not economically viable
Dallas Area Rapid Transit's has implemented a paid-parking program at several of their rail stops for the last year, but it hasn't been popular amongst riders.
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San Antonio begins reviewing streetcar routes
May pass the Alamo
San Antonio's transit authority is considering several potential routes for their new streetcar line, with historical and economic impacts factoring in.
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Rep. wants to remove tolls on TX 130
To divert traffic congestion
In attempt to draw traffic away from I-35 and to the Texas 130 tollway one State Representative has proposed eliminating the tolls entirely.
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Texas House approves new water bill
Nearly unanimous
With the passage of House Bill 4, the Texas legislature has taken a step closer to funding water projects across the state.
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More drought predicted for Texas
Water shortages to ensue
The latest US Drought Monitor report has classified most of Texas as “abnormally dry”, meaning residents will likely have to cut back on water use.
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House bills threaten tree-cutting bans in Texas
Conservationists opposed
Two bills in the Texas House of Representatives aim to disallow local governments from restricting residents' ability to cut down trees on their property.
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