Topic – Pedestrian
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New signs intended to get Londoners walking
Walk instead of subway or car
Maps and drawings hope to show pedestrians what is nearby so they won't use transportation
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NYC’s Times Square is healthier and cleaner
Pedestrian Plaza has helped
The new Pedestrian Plaza has improved air quality and lessened pollution
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All TxDOT projects must provide for bike/ped
New policy effective August 31
TxDOT's John Barton has issued a memo to District Engineers that bicycle and pedestrian facilities must be included in the planning of all projects.
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COH unveils new bike/ped bridge over Buffalo Bayou
Funded by local taxes
The City of Houston opened a new locally funded bicycle and pedestrian bridge over Buffalo Bayou near Montrose Boulevard, called the Rosemont Bridge.
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TPC sets all new TIP funds for roads
Keeps 12.8 million "alternate"
The H-GAC Transportation Policy Council decided on a compromise - Option 3 - meaning $12.8 mil was not taken from bike, ped, transit, and livability projects.
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Bike/Ped activists to get hearing at H-GAC
Increased funding on the table
The H-GAC Transportation Policy Council will host a public meeting right before their March 25th meeting to listen to citizen concerns on TIP spending.
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Complete Streets bill filed in Lege
Cyclists, drivers, pedestrians
Texas lawmakers filed a Complete Streets bill they hope will help drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians safely share the roads
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Minimetro helps Italian town reduce traffic
Pedestrian friendly city
Small Italian town uses minimetro to reduce traffic and save energy
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