Topic – Resources
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CDC: Consider health when planning
Sprawl contributes to ailments
A new report from the CDC says that sprawl contributes to obesity, diabetes, asthma, and mental health problems through pollution and overdependence on cars.
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Report: US falling behind in infrastructure
US not investing enough
The United States risks falling further behind Asia and Europe if it does not immediately start to invest in its infrastructure.
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EPA issues guide for revitalizing commercial strips
Encourages multimodal approach
Although commercial strip corridors are deteriorating, they remain key parts in regional transportation networks and are well positioned for redevelopment.
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Report: Texas neglects road maintenance
Costs average driver $336/year
The Texas Public Interest Research Group found that poor roads cost the average Texas driver $336 in car maintenance costs every year.
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Buffalo Bayou could become National Heritage Area
Would be first in Texas
Rep. Gene Green and Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison introduced legislation that would give the area up to $1 million annually for 10 years.
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Houston light rail among most energy-efficient
3x less emissions than cars
The Main Street line emits 0.31 pounds of carbon dioxide per passenger mile, compared to 0.54 pounds of CO2 on METRO buses and 0.96 pounds in automobiles.
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Report: light rail is boon for Phoenix businesses
Almost 36,000 riders daily
Almost 36,000 people board the Phoenix light rail every day in 2010, and business owners interviewed by the Arizona PIRG have noticed the difference.
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Report: integrate schools with communities
Improves education, health
Community schools encourage children to walk to school, among other benefits, which lowers emissions, saves on bus costs, and increases students' self-reliance.
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Brookings: ‘job sprawl’ contributes to Houston’s suburban poverty
56% of poor live in suburbs
Suburban poverty, which results in inadequate jobs, transportation, and social services, increased more than 16% in Houston between 1990 and 2006.
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Report: METRO stable during recession
Defies national trend
METRO is one of the few transit agencies that has not cut service or raised fares, but Mayor Parker has criticized the agency for not focusing enough on riders.
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