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I wonder if Frontier will use the A3 gates now? I think Frontier has briefly moved to using some D gates as they have expanded quite a bit recently at IAH. 

With news that retail is finally coming into this development, I wonder if they'll remove the barriers to their Westheimer entrance. It looks so weird right now with the planters basically blocking the entrance to the garage.

Thanks for sharing the article @IntheKnowHouston. Glad to see they will add a sidewalk on the east side of Hollyhurst Lane. 

Quote from article: "Fertitta doesn’t plan to make significant changes immediately to the nine-story building at 777 Post Oak. However, he is adding landscaped sidewalks to enhance the walkable connections between the office building and the rest of the Post Oak Hotel campus."

I believe 417 W Clay caught on fire a few months ago. 

@j_cuevas713 do you mind sharing what this is about? It seems positive!!

13 minutes ago, TacoDog said:

Is this BS or accurate? Why does he care so much about the fire department?

The 11th Street Project page, this is shown. FAQs | 11th Street Safety Improvements | Let's Talk Houston (letstalkhouston.org) 

17 hours ago, j_cuevas713 said:

we need to look at things with a bit of reason

I think some reasonable responses should be looking at trying to make the Silver Line better. For example, connecting the 9-Gulfton route to Lower Uptown TC...which would then allow an easy transfer between Silver Line and HCC West Loop Campus. Get TSP (transit signal priority) up and running along the corridor. Advertise the service to Galleria employees. There are a many other things the agency could look at it to make the line more successful instead of cutting frequency. 

1 hour ago, j_cuevas713 said:

People are making this a big deal but Metro is always adjusting service to different routes based on overall demand. As the area continues to grow and change, this line will become more important. Especially when the University Line is built. 

Yet, critics continue to say the University Line and Inner Katy should not be built based off Silver Line ridership. Ridership has been growing recently, so the concern is that the frequency change could have a negative impact on future ridership growth for the Silver Line. This could be a concerning look for the future of BRT in our region. That is why it is a big deal. 

METRO also calls it Marron Park Way on their University Corridor alignment map.

On 8/4/2023 at 6:06 PM, TOJF said:

I have been away from the Galleria for a few years and notice the beacon atop Transco/Williams is no longer turned on. It used to be on every night for decades. An acquaintance claims a lawsuit now limits its use but I can't find anything on that. What did I miss?

It is on tonight :) 

12 minutes ago, Triton said:

Last point.... and, as a bicyclist, this is the part that really makes me upset with the city. On Sunday, I biked the route pictured below. The east side bike lanes (think Polk St) were a complete mess.... either full of water from Friday's rains.... or covered in dirt... or rocks... or trash. There was even a part of Waugh Dr in Montrose that I was biking back on and it looked like a lake in the bike lane! I had to hop into the vehicle lanes until the water cleared. If the city is going to invest in bike lanes, then it also needs to take on the responsibility of cleaning them up. 

report all the troubled spots to 311. Go to their website: Houston, Texas 3-1-1 Help and Information (houstontx.gov), 

Step 1 - Click on Report a Problem

Step 2 - Click on "Streets - Bridges - Drainage"

Step 3 - Click on "Bike Lane Maintenance"

Step 4 - Select the issue with the bike lane: debris removal, bike lane pothole, damaged bike lane barrier

Step 5 - fill out the address and click the link provided to submit your request

Wouldnt be surprised if CAVA took over and combined the old ZOE's space and Pinkberry's. 

9 hours ago, BEES?! said:

Did that building flood (during Harvey)? It seems like it really wasn't built up.

From what I can remember, it did not. Water did get pretty close. 

On 3/22/2024 at 9:19 PM, Houston19514 said:

The stop you referenced remains closed, I.e., inactive.   As do all the other stops at the right turn locations that were closed when the transit lanes weee installed.

Genuinely curious what caused you (and others in this thread) to say otherwise.

METRO put back the stops on Travis in the right turn lane with the route numbers. They were up for around 4-5 days. They have now since been switched back to the bus stop flag that says "stop closed". Attached is a photo of the right turn lane stop at Travis and Preston (photo taken (3/1)). It not is back to saying stop closed (as of 3/23).

Silver Line Service Change June 2024

For the June Service Changes, METRO is proposing Silver Line schedule changes cutting frequency from 12 minutes to 20 minutes. Although ridership has consistently been improving month over month. There will be a public hearing for all of the service changes, including this one, on April 3. I think most can agree 20 minute frequency might have some severe consequences. The link provides options on how to comment: Public Hearings and Notices | Public Transit | METRO | Houston, Texas (ridemetro.org). Looks like easiest way is to text them. Sharing this here in case any of y'all ride the service or care about the service. 

@Moderators could we move some of the above comments pertaining to Vision Zero rumors to the Vision Zero thread? 

37 minutes ago, steve1363 said:

I don't understand the purpose of that drop-off lane in front.

Didnt this development apply for an off-street parking variance? Could be used for a few parking spots. 

Edit: looked back at the thread and it was something to do with the alleyway, so disregard the off-street parking variance. 

On 3/13/2024 at 1:56 PM, j_cuevas713 said:

Yeah it also looks like this will be the painting moving forward to cut costs

What are you referring to as "this"? If it is the photos that @Triton posted, then those are photos of the red lane design. The red lanes do not have red where the right turns are and do not have red at the end of the hov lanes at each block (which is what their photo shows). The only thing @Triton is showing are the decommissioned stops having their shelters being reinstalled. 

Some good news! Houston 311 website (linked here: Home  · Customer Self-Service (powerappsportals.us)) finally has a bike lane maintenance tab!!! Previously, you would have to submit to "other" or "pavement markings" (depending on the issue) and public works would transfer it to bike lane maintenance. Now, any issues with bike lanes that you see can be placed under this tab. 

How to reach it: 

Step 1 - Click on Report a Problem

Step 2 - Click on "Streets - Bridges - Drainage"

Step 3 - Click on "Bike Lane Maintenance"

Step 4 - Select the issue with the bike lane: debris removal, bike lane pothole, damaged bike lane barrier

Step 5 - fill out the address and click the link provided to submit your request

A few days ago, Chronicle posted an article about a new bike trail planned in Sharpstown. Here is the link: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/transportation/article/sharpstown-centerpoint-trail-easement-brays-bayou-18684891.php

The project will be 1.8 miles of new trail along the current center point easement. The agencies involved appear to be TIRZ 20, Southwest Management District, and Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones’ office. Proposed budget will be around $3.1 million. 

Proposed map showing the crossing improvements too: 

For anyone who is curious about the bus stop component, this is the twitter post.

51 minutes ago, Some one said:

More hysterics

 

We'll see. There are new bus stop signs showing up on the northern side of downtown on Travis St where the stops were previously removed when the red paint was first rolled out. Part of the project was to remove bus stops where right turns are. 

31 minutes ago, JClark54 said:

If they find a public comment worth discussing, a member can request for the item to be placed on a future meeting's agenda. This ensures the public knows what's being discussed, and at what time and where. 

 

Also, during the monthly Public Safety, Customer Service & Operations Committee meeting they have a section for "Board Speaker Follow Ups". Oftentimes, they'll says like 10 speakers spoke, only 2 required a follow up. Most of the follow ups are due to service comments like an issue with a bus operator or an issue with METROLift scheduling.