Octavia Johnson

2 weeks ago | houstonchronicle.com | Octavia Johnson

Near collisions, aggressive tailgating and refusals to yield are some of the commuting horrors many face on Houston roads. We want to hear your stories. As Houstonians, we are all united in trying to get from Point A to Point B in one piece, whether we’re drivers, motorcyclists, bicyclists, public transit passengers or pedestrians. Do you have your own horror story? Witnessed your fair share of crazy travels?

3 weeks ago | houstonchronicle.com | Octavia Johnson

Cars fill the seven southbound feeder lanes along Highway 59 that intersect with Highway 6 in Sugar Land, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018 in Houston. Mark Mulligan/Staff photographerLonghorn Road is stopped by the Brazos River on Thursday, March 14, 2024 in Wallis. Grayson bought the property two years ago after being told there was a project to help with the erosion in the works. So far, nothing has been done about it and she’s having a hard time figuring out what the county’s plan is.

3 weeks ago | houstonchronicle.com | Octavia Johnson

Cars drive over longitudinal cuts on loop 610 between I-10 and Ella Boulevard Monday, August 29, 2016 in Houston. TxDOT is increasing use of longitudinal cuts in the roadway to reduce road noise inside vehicles. Michael Ciaglo/Houston ChronicleIf you drive on Houston highways, you’ve probably noticed some sections of concrete feel or sound different. Those lines etched in the road serve a purpose.

4 weeks ago | govtech.com | Octavia Johnson

The road trip consists of about 10 vehicles driving around some Houston neighborhoods, including Midtown, Norhill and Greenway, and the Interstate 45, Interstate 10 and Interstate 69 highways. The vehicles will first be driven manually and then autonomously with a driver present behind the wheel, according to a Waymo representative. Waymo says its goal is to test its technology in new cities and understand how Houstonians travel on the city's roadways.

1 month ago | houstonchronicle.com | Octavia Johnson

Houstonians have the opportunity to see driverless vehicles in action. Google’s autonomous-driver sister company, Waymo, announced Tuesday that it’s initiating road trips this summer for testing and exploration in Houston, Orlando and San Antonio. The road trip consists of about 10 vehicles driving around some Houston neighborhoods, including Midtown, Norhill and Greenway, and the Interstate 45, Interstate 10 and Interstate 69 highways.