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News File - Mobility

  • Houston Chronicle
    The Village Centers are all within one or two miles from every home in the village. The other advantage of grouping all the activities together in a "node" is when you go to a grocery story, people think, 'What else do I need.' You can go to several destinations in a single trip, which reduces vehicle miles traveled, which aids in reducing traffic congestion.
  • Houston Chronicle
    In The Woodlands, having the bikes spread around the Woodlands Mall and other commercial areas, could entice residents and visitors alike, said Ann Snyder, a Woodlands Township board member. Snyder noted the community, a planned development created by the late George Mitchell, has 120 miles of trails for people to explore via bike.
  • Houston Chronicle
    The Waterway Cruiser boats began running again in a limited fashion on Dec. 8, bringing back the popular boats that ferry tourists and residents up and down The Woodlands Waterway and around Lake Woodlands.
  • Houston Chronicle
    "We're excited for many reasons. The bikes are intended for residents, visitors or daytime workers," Wolda said. "For people like our business executives, they can pick up a bike and ride to a local restaurant for lunch and back. There are multiple uses."
  • The Courier of Montgomery County
    Timelines and cost estimates for various mobility projects around the Woodlands.
  • Houston Chronicle
    Now in what's called Phase II, the trolley system is expanding into a new phase that would include increasing the route to 4.8 miles, extending service to Hughes Landing and adding five new stops. With the township in the process of hiring additional drivers, LaRue said on Thursday the expanded route is expected to be in service around the end of this year, or the beginning of next year.
  • Houston Chronicle
    A recently completed study of traffic inside and just outside The Woodlands concluded that a loop around the master-planned community might be the best option to divert cut-through traffic and keep vehicles moving more smoothly.
  • Community Impact Newspaper
    In the past 12 months, The Woodlands Mall has constructed two new parking garages that have added 300 spaces to accommodate shoppers. In addition to being free, both garages also have external signage indicating available parking spaces inside.
  • The Woodlands Township

    The Woodlands Township invites community members to attend a public hearing on the draft plan at the Township Board of Directors meeting October 26, 2016, at 6 p.m. There will be an opportunity for residents to share their comments regarding the current draft of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan. 

  • Community Impact Newspaper

    “For many years, the pathway system [in The Woodlands] has been fantastic,” said Chelsea Young, project manager for Jones and Carter. “However, the township staff has received some requests for gaps in the system or things to make improvements on the already-great pathway system.”

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