Houston Tomorrow
Research and discussion for citizens and decision makers
Topic – Congestion
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Galveston County transit pilot project begins operations
Park and ride from mainland
As pre-Ike traffic problems return to Galveston Island along with rebounding employment, the City of Galveston is piloting a commuter park and ride service.
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TTI: transit, better land use reduces congestion, saves money
Transit saved Houston $103m
Houston was the fourth most congested city in the US in 2007, and transit, density, and mixed-use developments must be part of any relief strategy.
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Daily driving miles increase in February
Leap year skews statistics
Total vehicle miles traveled declined for the 16th straight month, but only because 2008 was a leap year and 2009 is not.
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Houston 6th most traffic-congested city
Top 20 cities, with graphics
Among America’s 100 largest metropolitan areas, Houston ranked 6th for worst traffic congestion, according to an analysis by the Washington-based…
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Study shows tolls and parking fees curb congestion
Potential to work long-term
A study last year by the non-profit think tank, RAND Corporation, considered the effects of many different strategies for reducing…
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