Mayor Whitmire faces backlash over removal of crosswalk and bike lane
Two initiatives aimed at improving pedestrian safety could be scrapped by Mayor John Whitmire as a crosswalk and bike lane ...
Protesters outnumber contractors as Montrose Boulevard overhaul gets underway
Many people at the rally directed their ire at Mayor Whitmire, singling out his role in overturning plans that were ready to go under former Mayor Turner.
Residents again plead for action after yet another street takeover along Washington Avenue
Houston police say their crime-reduction plan is working on Washington Avenue despite recent street takeovers. But, they provide no statistics to back up the claim.
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Houston water bill rates to increase by average of 6% starting in April
The increase is part of a series of rate hikes approved in 2021 as part of the City of Houston’s consent decree with the U.S.
Houston defends Austin Street bike lane removal, citing maintenance and safety concerns
An advisor for Mayor John Whitmire said in a statement that the city is removing the protected bike lanes on Austin Street ...
Houston removes key bike lane protections without notice, raising safety and transparency concerns
Without prior announcement, the city of Houston has begun removing the dedicated bike lane on a key street, raising concerns among residents about transparency and the city's commitment to pedestrian ...