Octavia R. Johnson
@octaviajnews.bsky.social
(she/her) I’m a commuting and transportation reporter at the Houston Chronicle. I’m also navigating through H-Town’s traffic too 😭.
A known mystery, horror and thriller book reader. 💜🤍🩶🖤
About me: linktr.ee/octaviaj_news
#NABJ | #NLGJA | #ace
A known mystery, horror and thriller book reader. 💜🤍🩶🖤
About me: linktr.ee/octaviaj_news
#NABJ | #NLGJA | #ace
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December 1, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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August 30, 2025 at 1:36 AM
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Additionally, there are ways to express how you feel about commuting, and trust me, I’m looking through ALL of the comments.
Have you encountered a scary situation on Houston's roads? Let us know your experience.
Have you encountered a scary situation while driving on Houston highways? Let us know your experience.
www.houstonchronicle.com
August 30, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Additionally, there are ways to express how you feel about commuting, and trust me, I’m looking through ALL of the comments.
If you felt your car bounce a little while driving too fast on U.S. 59 earlier this summer, it’s definitely not a speed bump.
TxDOT explains the ‘bump’ on U.S. 59 in Houston. Here’s what to know.
There are no warning signs and commuters may not spot it if they’re not paying attention.
www.houstonchronicle.com
August 30, 2025 at 1:36 AM
If you felt your car bounce a little while driving too fast on U.S. 59 earlier this summer, it’s definitely not a speed bump.
Houstonians asked the Metropolitan Transit Authority to prioritize more buses and improve reliability in public transportation in the fiscal year 2026 budget. There’s a hearing for the budget on Sept. 10.
Houstonians urge Metro to add more buses, boost transit reliability
Some residents said they want more focus on service frequency, an expanded bus fleet, more shelters, priority lanes and consistent arrival times.
www.houstonchronicle.com
August 30, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Houstonians asked the Metropolitan Transit Authority to prioritize more buses and improve reliability in public transportation in the fiscal year 2026 budget. There’s a hearing for the budget on Sept. 10.
Read what I saw while riding inside of a self-driving 18 wheeler truck traveling in Katy on I-10. If you haven’t seen the TikTok video, feel free to check it out.
What it's like to ride in a self-driving 18-wheeler truck in Katy
Bot Auto, a Houston-based autonomous trucking company, has been conducting full driverless testing with a safety driver since last fall.
www.houstonchronicle.com
August 30, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Read what I saw while riding inside of a self-driving 18 wheeler truck traveling in Katy on I-10. If you haven’t seen the TikTok video, feel free to check it out.
I'm also very excited to work alongside the Key Topics Team, which is led by @johntedesco.bsky.social and @alanfossler.bsky.social (2/2)
May 12, 2025 at 5:54 PM
I'm also very excited to work alongside the Key Topics Team, which is led by @johntedesco.bsky.social and @alanfossler.bsky.social (2/2)