A feasibility study report developed in 2012 recommended five underpasses to replace railroad crossings on the east side of downtown... View Article
District Partners for West Belt Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant
News
Houston Chronicle: Project to remake part of Telephone Road into pedestrian-friendly boulevard wins $21M federal grant
This rendering from a 2020 Houston-Galveston Area Council study on Greater Eastwood was included in the city of Houston’s application for a RAISE grant to transform Telephone Road starting in 2022.
Houston Chronicle: The city’s Telephone Road project, estimated to cost $26.2 million, will receive nearly $21 million as part of... View Article
An Update on the METRORapid University Corridor Project
Part of the METRONext Moving Forward Plan, this project aims to develop a new METRORapid line running for 25.3 miles. The line would... View Article
KPRC: East End residents frustrated over stopped trains, traffic
KPRC Click2Houston: For residents of Houston’s East End, dealing with trains is a way of life. But many said over... View Article
East End District Steps Up Efforts to Identify Mobility and Safety Challenges Generated by Railroad Operations
The East End District is a unique business and residential community that offers significant throughput corridors accommodating freight rail movement... View Article
Houston Chronicle: Inside Houston’s $25 million plan to transform Telephone Road
This rendering from a 2020 Houston-Galveston Area Council study on Greater Eastwood was included in the city of Houston’s application for a RAISE grant to transform Telephone Road starting in 2022.
The city of Houston wants to transform Telephone Road into an oasis of vital transportation options for some of the city’s most underserved residents—and is asking that President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law fund many of the changes.
A Bike Plan for the East End
AN HISTORIC PLACE IN HOUSTON The neighborhoods of the East End are among the oldest in Houston and have a... View Article
New Public 9-Hole Golf Course and Driving Range to Debut with Restaurant and Patio Bar in Midway’s East River Development
Houston-based Midway, a privately owned, fully integrated real estate investment and development firm, today announced that East River 9, a... View Article
Hurricane Season Preparedness Tips from Houston TranStar
Emergency preparedness checklist and pile of supplies to be used in case of a natural disaster (hurricane, flood, etc.): flashlight, batteries, water bottles, first aid kit, lantern, radio, mask. No people.
The following content is provided by Houston TranStar Frequent heavy rainfall makes roadway flooding a major concern for travelers in... View Article
East End Houston Cultural District Unveils Cultural Arts Strategic Plan
Photo by Trish Badger The plan provides an outline for the cultural development of Houston’s oldest neighborhood over the next... View Article