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.
Houston Parks Board president wants expansion of pathways for cyclists and pedestrians
Although the nonprofit parks board has no jurisdiction over on-street bike lanes, its president and CEO, Beth White, said the department tries to collaborate with the City of Houston. The administration of Mayor John Whitmire has halted the city's years-long expansion of its bike lane network.
BikeHouston director critical of Mayor Whitmire’s removal of bike lanes
Houston's cyclist community has continued to push back against Houston's removal of bike infrastructure in the city. BikeHouston Executive Director Joe Cutrufo says Mayor Whitmire has a “moral obligation” to ensure that residents are safe, regardless of their mode of transportation.
Austin Street bike lane removal draws mixed reactions from Houston Midtown residents, elected officials
As Houston Public Works eliminates a key segment of the city's bike network, the Harris County commissioner who installed it says he’s “deeply disappointed.” Some Midtown residents say the two-way bike lane on a one-way vehicular street caused problems, while commuters say it’s a critical artery for cyclists.
Houston cycling advocates protest removal of safety features along Heights Boulevard
After Houston Public Works removed protections from the Heights Boulevard bike lane, more than 20 demonstrators lined the street Tuesday in protest. Houston Mayor John Whitmire’s administration says the protections were removed because of “safety issues.”
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