Leah Binkovitz
Recent Posts
Most Congested Roadways in Texas
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Some of the worst are in Houston. Surprise!
Remembering Pedestrian Pete
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Irascible, ornery, unconventional, Pedestrian Pete pushed Houston to be better and embrace walkable urbanism.
Rent, Commute Times Grow in Houston
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New estimates from the Census Bureau show both rents and commute times are rising in Houston and other major metropolitan areas. Continue Reading →
The Link Between Cars and Income Inequality
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"If you have 20 percent multimodality and go to 25 percent, you should see some very significant differences in all kinds of social outcomes."
How Bikes Can Help Keep Houston Rolling After Harvey
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One million cars were flooded during Harvey. One campaign sees bikes as part of the solution.
Trust and Segregation in a Diverse City
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How do segregation and diversity affect what sociologists call generalized trust?
In Houston, Walking For Health and Change
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The local branch of GirlTrek brings together black women to do a deceptively simple thing: walk.
Q+A: Buffalo Bayou Partnership Looks East
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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.
Is a Walkable Houston Possible?
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Advocates say yes, but Houston faces some significant challenges.
Complete Streets Policies Were Concentrated in Whiter, Wealthier Areas in 2016, According to New Report
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With a new national Complete Streets report out, how has Houston done? Continue Reading →
Improving Safety With New Approach to Identifying Dangerous Intersections
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Making cities safer for all road users means planning ahead.
Fatalities, Crashes Up in 2016 in Houston Area, According to New Report
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Crash rates went up almost across the board from 2015 to 2016.