Houston Public MediaAug 27, 2025

Certain traffic medians in Houston are now no-go zones for sitting, standing or walking. 

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/city-of-houston/2025/08/27/529605/standing-sitting-or-walking-on-certain-traffic-medians-in-houston-prohibited-by-city-council/

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Standing, sitting or walking on certain traffic medians in Houston prohibited by city council

People have to stay off medians that are less than 6 feet wide. The rule does not apply to people crossing streets.

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Houston Public MediaMar 21, 2025

A raised crosswalk on Westheimer near Crocker Street is being removed as the METRO transit authority repaves the road. The local city council member says the resident-driven safe crossing is “potentially being thrown out of the window.”

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/transportation/2025/03/21/516519/metro-to-remove-raised-crosswalk-on-westheimer-road-in-houstons-montrose-neighborhood/

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METRO to remove raised crosswalk on Westheimer Road in Houston’s Montrose neighborhood

The raised crosswalk is being removed as the METRO transit authority repaves the road. The local city council member says the resident-driven safe crossing is “potentially being thrown out of the window.”

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Houston Public MediaOct 30, 2024

Less than a year after its construction, a roundabout in North Houston has already caught the attention of Mayor Whitmire and other city offices after reports of safety concerns.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/transportation/2024/10/30/504633/mayor-whitmire-visits-new-north-houston-roundabout-following-alleged-safety-concerns/

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Mayor Whitmire visits new North Houston roundabout following alleged safety concerns

The roundabout was completed earlier this year for approximately $200,000. The goal of the project was to increase safety for pedestrians and drivers.

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