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Several blocks of Main street closed as city aims to permanently convert area into dining space
Read full article: Several blocks of Main street closed as city aims to permanently convert area into dining spaceEven on a damp dark day, Patrick Coleman can be found at his favorite watering hole.“I love downtown,” he said. “We took the bus and the train to come here today. That’s what I like so much about it. You’re not worried about where you’re going to park.”
Houstons first chief transportation planner talks citys traffic to-do list
Read full article: Houstons first chief transportation planner talks citys traffic to-do listHOUSTON This week, Traffic Expert Anavid Reyes sat down with the City of Houston's first Chief Transportation Planner, David Fields. So he said, before I got here, the Vision Zero Committee, to figure out how do we make this stop. How do we make our city streets safer? He also shared how hes is working on rolling out a Vision Zero Action plan in September. In Houston 60% of fatal and serious injury crashes happen on just 6% of Houston streets.
City of Houston hires planner in effort to create better public transportation
Read full article: City of Houston hires planner in effort to create better public transportationThe City of Houston’s intentions to build a better mass transit system took a big step forward Monday. Mayor Sylvester Turner announced the appointment of David Fields as the city’s first chief transportation planner. Turner said creating more options for transit in the city will reduce deaths resulting from automobile accidents. “Houston needs a Chief Transportation Planner who can create safe and efficient transportation options for all Houstonians. I am confident that David Fields will break down the silos and fully integrate the city’s mobility solutions with all our partners,” Turner said.