Dug Begley
Houston Chronicle
Houston, TX, United States
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Houston's next freeway is taking shape with construction set for 'Alvin Freeway' near UH
Houston’s next freeway is taking shape, provided highway officials finalize their plans for almost $94 million worth of work along Spur 5 near UH. → Read More
Metro's big BRT line wins first $150M in federal funds in proposed Biden budget
25-mile University Corridor, set for construction next year, could eventually receive... → Read More
Houston's I-45 rebuild is back on. Here's what happens next for the $9.7B project.
A deal between TxDOT and federal officials took two years, but really the story of... → Read More
I-45 rebuild project to resume after 2-year pause, as TxDOT, federal officials agree on $9.7B rebuild
TxDOT’s plans for rebuilding I-45 and downtown Houston’s freeway system are back on but with concessions aimed at reducing the impact on minority areas. → Read More
TxDOT may move delayed I-45 project funds to other Houston projects
With major parts of freeway rebuild shelved, highway leaders look to spend money now and... → Read More
Stopped trains still block East End streets. A federal bill could lead to fines for railroads.
Blocked rail crossings remain a real problem in Houston, especially on the city’s East End, despite some targeted improvements and looming federal legislation. → Read More
Metro's first electric bus has arrived in Houston for agency testing
The first of 20 electric 40-foot buses bought by Metropolitan Transit Authority has arrived in Houston, though it will be some time before it starts service. → Read More
Westheimer bus improvements get $5M boost from feds
The funding will cover shelters, changes to sidewalks and curbs as Metro plots... → Read More
Metro mulling $65 million Missouri City commuter bus depot
Agency would have choice of paying much of the cost up front, or paying much more but... → Read More
Roundabout, Memorial Park access set for summer construction
Smoother circle planned as officials prepare to repave Washington-Westcott circle, spruce up Blossom crossing into Memorial Park as travel demand rises → Read More
Six new projects along I-45 could cause some traffic chaos on your trip to Galveston this summer
Six separate TxDOT projects along I-45 could slow beach trips slightly this year, continuing a tradition of rebuilding miles of Houston’s first freeway. → Read More
Houston's historic Cohn House is waiting on its forever home
Built in 1905, the Queen Anne home is sitting in a parking lot until I-69 work gives city... → Read More
Houston has nine of top 100 worst truck bottlenecks in nation, new study finds
Nine of the nation’s worst truck bottlenecks are in Houston, a slight improvement from last year, according to the American Transportation Research Institute. → Read More
After rapid expansion, Houston Bike Share seeks cash influx for long road ahead
Station shutdowns likely at least through March and nonprofit works with Metro to... → Read More
Metro CEO Tom Lambert retiring at the end of the year
Lambert, who spent most of his life at Metro, will have spent last 10 years as CEO,... → Read More
Redo of Bissonnet nabs Houston $28.8M federal road safety grant
A redo of one of Houston’s most chaotic and dangerous streets largely will be paid for... → Read More
EZTag tolls to drop 10 percent after commissioners approve HCTRA plan
New policy streamlines costs for transponders and those billed by license plate, adds 10... → Read More
Texas motorcycle deaths rise as rider culture is 'tough nut to crack'
A record 560 people, at least, died last year while on a motorcycle, with safety... → Read More
Southbound I-45 closed at Crosstimbers this weekend. Drivers to be rerouted to Loop 610, TxDOT says
Pavement repairs will close lanes from 9 p.m. Friday, which will open sometime before 5... → Read More
Houston bike share program to become part of Metro operations
Houston's bike sharing system will be folded into bus and rail operations, linking... → Read More