Houston Public MediaApr 7, 2025

After the City of Houston removed cyclist protections along Heights Boulevard and Austin Street, advocates for a contentious safety project on 11th Street in the Heights neighborhood are worried it could be next on the chopping block.

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Houston Heights residents, businesses divided about 11th Street bike lanes as mayor continues criticism

The $2.3 million street safety project drew protest and praise before and after construction wrapped up in 2023. The recent removal of other cyclist protections has spurred concerns that 11th Street could be next.

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Houston Public MediaApr 22, 2024

New METRO board member Alex Mealer took to social media over the weekend to criticize a recent transportation infrastructure project in Houston's Heights neighborhood that was designed to expand mobility options.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/transportation/2024/04/22/484259/new-metro-board-member-alex-mealer-criticizes-bike-lane-project-on-houstons-11th-street/

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New METRO board member Alex Mealer criticizes bike lane project on Houston’s 11th Street

Mealer's recent social media posts questioning a recent road redesign in the Heights neighborhood drew the ire of Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, who has championed the expansion of bike lanes in the Houston area along with other multimodal infrastructure projects.

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Houston Public MediaMar 13, 2024

The contentious redesign of 11th Street in the Heights, which is under review by new Houston Mayor John Whitmire, has landed the city a regional award for transportation infrastructure.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/city-of-houston/2024/03/13/480460/houston-awarded-for-11th-street-redesign-as-new-mayor-reviews-its-effectiveness/

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Houston awarded for 11th Street redesign as new mayor reviews its effectiveness

Houston Mayor John Whitmire is re-evaluating a contentious street safety project in the Heights that was completed under the previous administration. The initiative, which added bicycle lanes and reduced space for cars and trucks, was recognized by the Texas chapter of the American Public Works Association for its success in "improving infrastructure and quality of life."

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