Topic – Transportation

TPC Interviews

What does the TPC do?

Last updated, Sep 28, 09.

Over the summer, Houston Tomorrow interviewed members of the H-GAC Transportation Policy Council to learn more about the council's role in shaping the region.

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Livable Houston Initiative - Uri Avin on Regional Planning for Sustainability

Wendy Natt, Jul 22, 09.

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Distinguished Speaker Series: Peter Newman

Jay Blazek Crossley, Jan 22, 09.

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Austin hopes to direct future growth along rail lines

Approves first master plan

Steve Hawley, Mar 05, 10.

The mayor and city council paved the way for transit-oriented development, rejecting a last-minute recommendation that would have limited density in the area.

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Administration preparing for comprehensive transportation bill

Opposes gas tax hike

Steve Hawley, Mar 05, 10.

The administration supports many of the goals outlined in last year's House bill, but it says the price tag is too expensive and it opposes a gas tax hike.

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Ft. Worth streetcar still on table despite questions

FTA denies application

Steve Hawley, Mar 04, 10.

Fort Worth faces questions about routes and costs after the Federal Transit Administration turned down the city's request for $25 million in grants.

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DFW suburb plans for transit-oriented development

Grapevine hopes for TOD money

Steve Hawley, Mar 04, 10.

Grapevine officials are trying to figure out how to plan for transit-oriented development near a historic district and light industrial facilities.

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Texans have second-highest auto debt

Average driver owes $14,372

Steve Hawley, Mar 04, 10.

The average Texas driver has $14,372 in auto debt, compared to a national average of $12,568. Texas also fares poorly in car loan delinquency.

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Mississippi cities consider ‘complete streets’

Roads designed for all users

Steve Hawley, Mar 03, 10.

Several cities are expected to adopt the rules, which would allow pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users to safely share space with cars.

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Texas 10th-deadliest state for pedestrians

Street design to blame?

Steve Hawley, Mar 03, 10.

11 of the 13 deadliest states are in the Sun Belt, and evidence strongly suggests that poor street design contributes to many of the fatalities.

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