Transportation
Mayor Whitmire, METRO Celebrate Groundbreaking of Westheimer Paving Project
Mayor John Whitmire joined METRO Chair Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock Tuesday, May 7 for a groundbreaking ceremony celebrating the Westheimer Improvement Project. The collaborative effort will repair the pavement across all lanes of a 6-mile stretch of Westheimer.
New Guardrail Design Will Protect Motorcyclists: TxDOT
To help improve safety for motorcyclists, TxDOT looked into some of the factors causing severe injuries during motorcycle crashes.
‘Connecting Texas 2050’: TxDOT Introduces Statewide Long-Range Transportation Plan
Connecting Texas 2050 sets a foundation for creating an innovative, multimodal transportation system to move people and freight safely and efficiently throughout the state while supporting future growth.
Houston City Council Approves Additional Funding for New International Terminal at IAH
Houston City Council approved additional funding for the IAH Terminal Redevelopment Program (ITRP).
DFW Airport Named Best Airport in North America for Customer Service Second Year in a Row
For the second consecutive year, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has been named the best large airport in North America for customer service by Airports Council International (ACI) World.
Southwest Airlines to Cease Operations at Bush Intercontinental Airport
Houston Airports is working with Southwest Airlines to transition air service after it made the decision to cease operations at George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Port San Antonio Hosts 2024 Family-Friendly Fiesta Celebration
Thousands of people recently gathered at the Boeing Center at Tech Port to celebrate the 2024 Fiesta de los Niños.
Port Houston Awarded Nearly $27M for Clean Truck Program
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration announced that Texas was awarded a $26.9 million grant for the Port Houston new clean truck program to help reduce air emissions.
Houston Ship Channel Still No. 1 Waterway
According to Port Houston, the Houston Ship Channel remains the nation’s No. 1 waterway in waterborne tonnage.
TxDOT Developing Statewide Multimodal Transit Plan for State’s Transportation Future
TxDOT is developing a Statewide Multimodal Transit Plan, which will take a comprehensive look at current and emerging forms of public transportation and the intersection between transit and active transportation.
Port Houston Surpasses 1M TEU Mark in First Quarter
From January to March, Port Houston handled 1,069,917 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) year-to-date, an increase of 15% compared to the same period last year.
METRORail Improvements Prompt Weekend Service Interruption
This weekend, METRO will offer modified service on the METRORail Purple Line beginning at the start of service on Saturday, April 20 and continuing until the end of service on April 21.














