Leah Binkovitz

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Most Congested Roadways in Texas

By Leah Binkovitz | Dec 27, 2017 | No Comments

Some of the worst are in Houston. Surprise!

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Remembering Pedestrian Pete

By Leah Binkovitz | Dec 13, 2017 | No Comments

Irascible, ornery, unconventional, Pedestrian Pete pushed Houston to be better and embrace walkable urbanism.

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Rent, Commute Times Grow in Houston

By Leah Binkovitz | Dec 7, 2017 | No Comments

New estimates from the Census Bureau show both rents and commute times are rising in Houston and other major metropolitan areas. Continue Reading →

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The Link Between Cars and Income Inequality

By Leah Binkovitz | Nov 13, 2017 | No Comments

"If you have 20 percent multimodality and go to 25 percent, you should see some very significant differences in all kinds of social outcomes."

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How Bikes Can Help Keep Houston Rolling After Harvey

By Leah Binkovitz | Sep 14, 2017 | No Comments

One million cars were flooded during Harvey. One campaign sees bikes as part of the solution.

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Trust and Segregation in a Diverse City

By Leah Binkovitz | Aug 21, 2017 | No Comments

How do segregation and diversity affect what sociologists call generalized trust?

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In Houston, Walking For Health and Change

By Leah Binkovitz | Aug 1, 2017 | No Comments

The local branch of GirlTrek brings together black women to do a deceptively simple thing: walk.

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Q+A: Buffalo Bayou Partnership Looks East

By Leah Binkovitz | Jul 31, 2017 | No Comments

When the Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s 10-mile stretch of park including Buffalo Bayou Park was named to the High Line Network as one of several high-profile projects across the country helping to reimagine under-loved urban spaces, the announcement carried with it a cautionary tale.