The city has received over 4,000 complaints about inaccessible sidewalks this year.
Facing a lack of sidewalks in many parts of the city, Houston residents who walk are often forced to use pedestrian tunnels that are prone to flooding, reports Lileana Pearson for ABC 13. In a recent incident, a pedestrian tunnel flooded and became clogged with trash and debris.
Where sidewalks do exist, they're often inaccessible. "Houston Public Works data shows that so far this year, more than 4,000 complaints have been made to 311 that mention sidewalks. 13 Investigates reviewed the numbers and found that a quarter of those complaints mentioned sidewalks being blocked, and over 500 complained about cracks, damages, and needed repair."
FULL STORY: Flooded tunnels and crumbling pavement highlight Houston's sidewalk problem
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Airbnb launches $250 million 'last-dollar financing' housing accelerator, makes first investment in Austin
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FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
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Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
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