Leah Binkovitz
Recent Posts
New Report Urges More Sidewalks, Less Parking in Houston
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More than a third of the people who want to live in an urban neighborhood in Harris County said they don’t currently live there, based on the survey’s findings. One thing that’s responsible for the gap? A lack of suitable sidewalks.
A Year After Bus Redesign, METRO Houston Ridership is Up
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Leah Binkovitz | August 16, 2016
A year into the overhaul of the region's bus network, METRO officials say they're pleased with the results -- and have more improvements in the works.
Surveys Indicate Most Houston METRO Riders Happy With Service
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Leah Binkovitz | July 26, 2016
But only half of Houston survey respondents say their homes are well-served by transit.
What Makes Transit Successful? Survey Says It’s Frequency, Reliability and Shorter Travel Times
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Leah Binkovitz | July 12, 2016
Riders value frequent service more than almost anything else. Wi-fi at bus stops? Not so much.
High Hopes But Few Details for Waterfront Redevelopment in East End
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Leah Binkovitz | July 7, 2016
A developer who's won praise for mixed-used projects acquired bayou-front property in the East End.
How Houston Stacks Up On Transit Equity
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Leah Binkovitz & Ryan Holeywell | June 21, 2016
A new collection of data from all of the country's major transit systems sheds light on important trends.
With Bus Rapid Transit, El Paso Takes Steps Toward New Vision
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Leah Binkovitz | June 20, 2016
Don't look now, but El Paso is positioning itself to be the next big place for transit.
States and Cities Creating New Leadership Positions as They Rethink Their Approach to Transportation
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Leah Binkovitz | June 16, 2016
U.S. cities are embracing new types of transportation leaders.