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Is Houston Really Prioritizing Road Safety?

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Houston traffic fatalities hit record numbers last year — so why is City Hall pushing back against road designs that researchers say are safer? Executive producer Laura Isensee is talking with Evan Mintz, editor of opinion and community engagement for the Houston Chronicle, about the controversial road design changes on Telephone Road, what this means for all Houstonians, and how the city’s growth plays into all this.

  • Why isn't City Hall putting safety first on Telephone Road? | Editorial
  • Houston board delays $438K Telephone Road redesign amid public outcry over design changes
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  • Houston traffic fatalities rose to record numbers in 2024 as city lags on previous Vision Zero goals

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