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A groundbreaking new study found that the surge in SUVs from 1995 to 2019 reduced Minnesota's highway lane capacity by 9.5%.
Less lane capacity --> More congestion
Me, in CityLab 🧵
Less lane capacity --> More congestion
Me, in CityLab 🧵
How SUVs Are Making Traffic Worse
As larger, taller sport utility vehicles took over US roads, they also aggravated highway congestion, according to a new study. It’s yet another ill effect of “car bloat.”
www.bloomberg.com
March 25, 2025 at 1:31 PM
A groundbreaking new study found that the surge in SUVs from 1995 to 2019 reduced Minnesota's highway lane capacity by 9.5%.
Less lane capacity --> More congestion
Me, in CityLab 🧵
Less lane capacity --> More congestion
Me, in CityLab 🧵
Last week, Mayor Whitmire made the bike lanes on Heights Blvd more dangerous.
Today, we're forming a human-protected bike lane to demand even more robust bike lane separators on this stretch.
Join us @ 207 Heights Blvd between 3:45 and 5:30. (We'll provide safety vests.)
Today, we're forming a human-protected bike lane to demand even more robust bike lane separators on this stretch.
Join us @ 207 Heights Blvd between 3:45 and 5:30. (We'll provide safety vests.)
March 25, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Last week, Mayor Whitmire made the bike lanes on Heights Blvd more dangerous.
Today, we're forming a human-protected bike lane to demand even more robust bike lane separators on this stretch.
Join us @ 207 Heights Blvd between 3:45 and 5:30. (We'll provide safety vests.)
Today, we're forming a human-protected bike lane to demand even more robust bike lane separators on this stretch.
Join us @ 207 Heights Blvd between 3:45 and 5:30. (We'll provide safety vests.)
"According to the Federal Highway Administration, adding physical protectors separating cyclists from vehicular traffic can reduce bicycle-vehicle crashes by up to 53%." www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
Houston Public Works removes protectors along Heights Boulevard bike lane because of ‘safety issues’ | Houston Public Media
According to the Federal Highway Administration, adding physical protectors separating cyclists from vehicular traffic can reduce bicycle-vehicle crashes by up to 53%.
www.houstonpublicmedia.org
March 21, 2025 at 8:43 PM
"According to the Federal Highway Administration, adding physical protectors separating cyclists from vehicular traffic can reduce bicycle-vehicle crashes by up to 53%." www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
We've learned that Houston Public Works director Randy Macchi — who is not an engineer — has directed crews to remove protection from the bike lanes on Heights Boulevard between Washington Ave and I-10.
March 20, 2025 at 10:24 PM
We've learned that Houston Public Works director Randy Macchi — who is not an engineer — has directed crews to remove protection from the bike lanes on Heights Boulevard between Washington Ave and I-10.
"Crystal Cumpian says she began riding her e-bike as a means of comfort after her mom died in July 2024, but now, she’s on edge after nearly being hit by a vehicle." www.fox26houston.com...
Houston: E-bike rider claims vehicle tried to hit her | FOX 26 Houston
A woman tells FOX 26 that she was riding an electric bike when a vehicle tried to hit her. Now, she's looking to find the driver and press charges.
www.fox26houston.com
March 19, 2025 at 4:06 PM
"Crystal Cumpian says she began riding her e-bike as a means of comfort after her mom died in July 2024, but now, she’s on edge after nearly being hit by a vehicle." www.fox26houston.com...
Thanks to @axios' @jayrjordan for including our perspectives in his coverage of the City of @HoustonTX's plans for Polk Street. www.axios.com/local/...
March 18, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Thanks to @axios' @jayrjordan for including our perspectives in his coverage of the City of @HoustonTX's plans for Polk Street. www.axios.com/local/...
"Neither the City nor @HoustonFirst has offered plans for an official detour, although the decision to close Polk Street has yet to become official." www.axios.com/local/...
Polk Street closure plan lacks detours, advocates say
Polk carries the only protected bike lane connecting downtown to the east.
www.axios.com
March 18, 2025 at 2:13 PM
"Neither the City nor @HoustonFirst has offered plans for an official detour, although the decision to close Polk Street has yet to become official." www.axios.com/local/...
We're teaming up with @DowntownHouston for the first-ever Loop & Learn Ride this Friday, March 21.
This ride will be capped at 25, so RSVP ASAP! www.bikehouston.org/...
This ride will be capped at 25, so RSVP ASAP! www.bikehouston.org/...
Downtown Loop & Learn — BikeHouston
The Downtown Loop & Learn bike ride offers a direct look at Houston's urban development. Gain insights into the planning and vision shaping Houston's future, while enjoying a scenic ride along the Downtown Bike Loop, which includes protected bike lanes on Lamar, Austin, Bagby, and a portion
www.bikehouston.org
March 17, 2025 at 7:07 PM
We're teaming up with @DowntownHouston for the first-ever Loop & Learn Ride this Friday, March 21.
This ride will be capped at 25, so RSVP ASAP! www.bikehouston.org/...
This ride will be capped at 25, so RSVP ASAP! www.bikehouston.org/...
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“We don’t justify building bridges over rivers based on the number of people swimming across.” Via @bikehouston.bsky.social
Antoine Drive project changed to have wider car lanes, no shared-use path for cyclists, pedestrians | Houston Public Media
After Houston Mayor John Whitmire called for additional data collection, the project managers spiked plans for a shared-use path because there weren’t enough people riding bikes along the busy street....
www.houstonpublicmedia.org
February 26, 2025 at 3:15 AM
“We don’t justify building bridges over rivers based on the number of people swimming across.” Via @bikehouston.bsky.social