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City of Houston is now the largest city in Texas with a Safe Passing Ordinance

Give at least 3 feet to pass

Jay Blazek Crossley, May 08, 13.

The Houston City Council voted unanimously to pass one of the priorities of the Houston Coalition for Complete Streets: a Safe Passing Ordinance.

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Climate apocalypse? Maybe so

Says Neal Lane, Baker Inst.

David Crossley, Apr 30, 13.

Baker Institute scientist Neal Lane suggests US voters may be too slow to come to grips with climate change, triggering an apocalyptic tipping point

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2013 Houston Tomorrow Catalyst Awards

Save the date

Last updated, Apr 30, 13.

Houston Tomorrow announces the first annual Houston Catalyst Award Ceremony for September 26

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TPC allocates $409 million: roads 79%, transit 4%

Planning & bike/ped supported

Jay Blazek Crossley, Apr 29, 13.

H-GAC Transportation Policy Council spent the $460 million TIP Call for Projects mostly on roads. Bike/ped & planning do well; Uptown BRT still not funded.

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Walkable neighborhoods = less overweight children

New study shows

New research out of Canada reports that preschool children are less likely to be obese if they live in a more walkable environment.

Fort Worth’s downtown plan: pedestrians first

Prioritizes walkability

The new Ten Year Strategic Action Plan for Downtown Fort Worth addresses a range of issues, and prioritizes walkability for transportation improvements.