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Houston 2025: Linking Mobility And Quality-of-life

A 2025 vision of Houston where mobility enhances quality-of-life.

22 June 2004 - 2:00pm

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Critics Wary Of Houston's New Form Of Annexation

Planners around Texas are worried that Houston's deals with municipal utility districts will hamper regional development strategies.

15 June 2004 - 11:00am

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Houston's Focus On Planning Gets Noticed

A Super Bowl visitor to Houston writes that although the city's reputation for visual blight is deserved, the city is catching on to good city building.

9 February 2004 - 5:00am

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Rail Transit Politics Continue In Houston

Harris County District Attorney rules that the anti-rail group Texans for True Mobility violated no state campaign laws.

2 February 2004 - 2:00pm

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How Should Houston Grow?

A suburbanite offers his perspective on how Houston's urban core must grow if the region is to prosper.

21 January 2004 - 11:00am

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Real Test Of Houston's Metro Rail Begins

Houston new light rail begins operations with regular service and fares. The article also has a nice Flash tour that explains aspects of the light rail system.

9 January 2004 - 11:00am

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A Review Of Houston's New Light Rail

Houston Chronicle's Ken Hoffman rides the new Houston light rail on opening day.

2 January 2004 - 8:00am

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U.S.-Mexican Border: Biometrics' Impact On Transportation Flow

Adding even a few seconds more to inspection times at the U.S.-Mexican border could impact tourism and commerce. Are Biometrics the answer?

19 December 2003 - 11:00am

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Voters Approve Houston Transit Plan By Slim Margin

Houston, known for its auto domination, has turned the corner with voters approving an ambitious $7.5 billion transit proposal.

8 November 2003 - 7:00am

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Transportation Costs: Ten Most Expensive Metro Areas

The Surface Transportation Policy Project ranks the most expensive metro areas in terms of transportation costs.

28 July 2003 - 10:00am

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Interests Groups Push For Changes To Houston Light Rail

Metro's board considering modifications to its 2025 mass-transit plan

23 June 2003 - 2:00pm

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Urban Heat Islands Also Cause Smog And Rain

According to a new study, "heat islands" created by urban paving and buildings are also responsible for causing smog and rainfall.

8 June 2003 - 5:00am

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Reverse Commuting Increasing

Reverse commuting is climbing as former bedroom suburbs transform into major business centers.

24 March 2003 - 12:00pm

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A New Tool For Planning Without Zoning

Houston introduces the 'area plan' ordinance that allows certain neighborhoods to craft their own development guidelines.

24 February 2003 - 6:00am

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Blueprint Houston

A diverse group of Houston residents have launched an effort to demonstrate the need for long-range planning.

30 December 2002 - 1:00pm

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How To Solve Houston's Mobility Problems?

Polly Ledvina and David Crossley argue that there are better ways to solve traffic problems than investing $1.5 billion to double the size of the Katy Freeway.

23 September 2002 - 1:00pm

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