LarryDierker Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Busy day in Brazil. We arrived at 9 a.m., got to our hotel, then left for a tour of the Sao Paolo metro transit system. We went through their newest line and a couple new stations, engineered by a Houstonian. Houston can learn a lot from the interconnectivity of public transportation here - the buses, trains are run by different companies, but all use the same tickets. From Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citykid09 Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I wish she had discovered São Paulo's Metro before Houston's METRO built what they are building now. Maybe this will spur plans for Houston's rapid transit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 From Facebook the buses, trains are run by different companies, but all use the same tickets. and ours are run by the same company and use the same tickets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwki Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 For all the Road Parrots, Becky over in the WH NextDoor site asked for some wingmen/women: ...."if you are interested in riding to the Bicyclists for Annise Parker fund raiser we are trying to organize a ride from the Woodland Park to Market Square. Hopefully politicians of all stripe will note that hike and bike trails are a high priority item! Let me know if you would like more details!"So put on your finest parrot costumes and flock on over to Woodland Park Thursday with your checkbooks. I have a prior, no doubt. PRESS RELEASE:http://events.khou.com/Bicyclists_for_Annise_Special_Reception/282265882.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Sorry, not anarchistic enough for my tastes. I'll be participating in the Critical Mass ride the next evening, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGM Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 For all the Road Parrots, Becky over in the WH NextDoor site asked for some wingmen/women:...."if you are interested in riding to the Bicyclists for Annise Parker fund raiser we are trying to organize a ride from the Woodland Park to Market Square. Hopefully politicians of all stripe will note that hike and bike trails are a high priority item! Let me know if you would like more details!"So put on your finest parrot costumes and flock on over to Woodland Park Thursday with your checkbooks.How about Annise leads her bike convoy down West Alabama, Shepherd, Westheimer, and the other streets that will destroy rims, both bicycle and car varieties. I'd trust Bernie Madoff more than Annise with my tax dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Much of Shepherd has been repaired. And better Westheimer and Alabama stay crappy than they be repaired and widened to Public Works standards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGM Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Much of Shepherd has been repaired.For the rest of us who do not drive a 1974 Cadillac Eldorado and can detect pavement variations of less than two feet, Shepherd is definitely not up to drivable standards. Drive Dallas to Westheimer in the right lane and its quite obvious that Metro buses, subsidence, and deferred maintenance have taken their toll.I don't expect a road be replaced overnight, just fill in the potholes and pavement variations. Do city employees not drive the same streets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverJK Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 It would be amusing if the "anyone but anise" group lined the trial to cheer/jeer them on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 For the rest of us who do not drive a 1974 Cadillac Eldorado and can detect pavement variations of less than two feet, Shepherd is definitely not up to drivable standards. Drive Dallas to Westheimer in the right lane and its quite obvious that Metro buses, subsidence, and deferred maintenance have taken their toll.I don't expect a road be replaced overnight, just fill in the potholes and pavement variations. Do city employees not drive the same streets? Well, as I said, "much of" Shepherd has been repaired. I don't think even that stretch is nearly as bad as most of lower Westheimer though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverJK Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 How about Airline from Main to 610... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwki Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Where's our road expert when you need him? He's already informed us that the entire Heights is un-runnable much less bikeable, so I'm not sure how the squadron will fare. We could have a Tour de France class smash up long before Market Square. I say reroute the whole damn thing down Washington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGM Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Well, as I said, "much of" Shepherd has been repaired. I don't think even that stretch is nearly as bad as most of lower Westheimer though.I keep saying the same thing to my wife about my project car, but she keeps pointing to the fact that the engine is out, it's on blocks, and all the parts are in a box.Looks like no one is buying it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 double post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Eh, you know what, I never even said this, but I now stand by the idea that Shepherd is flawless. The pavement is like glass; I glide smoothly down the road without a care in the world... Am I even driving, or am I being carried aloft by angels upon a pillow-soft cloud? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGM Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Eh, you know what, I never even said this, but I now stand by the idea that Shepherd is flawless. The pavement is like glass; I glide smoothly down the road without a care in the world... Am I even driving, or am I being carried aloft by angels upon a pillow-soft cloud?If you step out of the back of your circa '60's Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman limo you'll see that the denizens are driving on a road that would make 1980s Beirut blush. I'm not sure what Annise does all day, really not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Jesus Christ dude, hyperbole much? All I am saying is that Westheimer is worse than Shepherd. Would anyone really argue with that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverJK Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Are we talking all against all, or particular sections of Westheimer? = ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Lower Westheimer (up to Shepherd). The stretch between Bagby and Montrose is particularly bad. Past that is torn up for repairs right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGM Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Jesus Christ dude, hyperbole much?Only with Zoroastrian's dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Me and a friend went to here the Mayor speak last night and was cancelled. The note on the door said she was summoned to Washington DC. I wonder what that was about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Maybe it's about that Austin Tice situation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Dogs Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Maybe she's got a scheduling conflict or something considering she's very busy in her job right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Dogs Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 With the clock ticking down on 3-term Houston Mayor Annise Parker (D)'s administration in which she's got 5 months left, there's discussion on whether she'll run for political office again in the future. We can pretty guess that her plans is in the Executive Branch & she's also considering running for statewide or countywide office in the next election cycle. She's flatly REFUSED to run for Congress-period! http://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/news/will-houston-mayor-annise-parker-run-for-office-again/ Ladies & Gentlemen, I want everyone to bring their input on which political office do you see her running for? A. Harris County Judge in 2018 B. TX Railroad Commissioner in 2016 C. TX Lieutenant Governor in 2018 D. United States Senator in 2018 (Would be fun to watch Cruz-Parker showdown) E. TX Governor in 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian0123 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Tough call, but I think the most realistic thing she could win is judge. I think the Dem gov runner in 2018 will be Hispanic (possibly one of the brothers from San Antonio). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToryGattis Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 I think her strength may be more administration than politics (which works really well for a strong mayor city). I suspect her most likely scenario is a high level appointment in a new Clinton administration, or possibly even in a Republican administration (don't they usually try to cross the aisle for a few high-level appointments?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian0123 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Great point, Tory. An appointment didn't even occur to me but something in the next Dem administration would make a lot more sense. Given the supreme court decision it could also be a savy political move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADCS Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Could definitely see her at HUD in the next administration. It's possibly more likely in a Republican administration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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