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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.
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Is a Walkable Houston Possible?

By Leah Binkovitz | Jun 29, 2017 | No Comments
Advocates say yes, but Houston faces some significant challenges.
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Complete Streets Policies Were Concentrated in Whiter, Wealthier Areas in 2016, According to New Report

By Leah Binkovitz | Jun 19, 2017 | No Comments
With a new national Complete Streets report out, how has Houston done? Continue Reading →
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Improving Safety With New Approach to Identifying Dangerous Intersections

By Leah Binkovitz | Jun 14, 2017 | No Comments
Making cities safer for all road users means planning ahead.
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Fatalities, Crashes Up in 2016 in Houston Area, According to New Report

By Leah Binkovitz | May 17, 2017 | No Comments
Crash rates went up almost across the board from 2015 to 2016.
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