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Why You Should Get Involved in the Texas Strategic Highway Safety Plan

By Jay Blazek Crossley | Apr 27, 2017 | No Comments

Texas leads the nation in traffic deaths, with an average of 10 lives lost every day -- and five times as many incapacitating injuries. It's possible to prevent these needless deaths, we just have to change the way we design and operate our streets and transportation systems.

via $The Urban Edge$

Cities Can Prepare for the Driverless Future — But They Have to Start Now

By Leah Binkovitz | Apr 19, 2017 | No Comments

With testing already under way, it's only a matter of time before driverless cars become a more common presence on the roads.

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The 100 Austin Intersections Most in Need of Pedestrian Improvements

By Jay Blazek Crossley | Mar 31, 2017 | 2 Comments

Austin, through its Vision Zero Program, is setting an example for the rest of Texas to follow in data-based interventions to end traffic deaths. But it also helps to put traffic safety data directly in the hands of the public, so people can see for themselves where action is needed.

via $The Urban Edge$

Study: Past Transit Habits Shape Future Ones in Dramatic Ways

By Leah Binkovitz | Mar 28, 2017 | No Comments

The transit habits we grew up with shape our transit habits as adults, according to new research. The finding is a bit intuitive, but researchers say local governments could use it to help groom the next generation of riders.

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Five Good Bills to Watch in the 2017 #TXLege

By Jay Blazek Crossley | Mar 20, 2017 | 2 Comments

Earlier this month, we told you about five bad bills to oppose in the Texas Legislature this session, and now it's time to move on to the good bills worth your support. These five bills could do tremendous good by leading to more complete neighborhoods and safer streets, and ending the crisis of road deaths in Texas.

via $The Urban Edge$

Bike Plan Rolls To Its Next Stage

By Kinder Institute | Mar 8, 2017 | No Comments

The effort could transform Houstonians' relationship with their transportation system.

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