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Houston city officials appeared skeptical about the idea of implementing new safety protocols or infrastructure surrounding local bayous after five dead bodies were pulled from the waterways by police last week.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/public-safety/2025/09/24/531826/houston-leaders-indicate-they-wont-implement-new-safety-measures-around-bayous-following-deaths/

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As Houston’s cycling infrastructure continues to be a hot topic among city residents, Houston Parks Board President Beth White said coordination between departments is important to bridge the gap between park trails and city streets.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/transportation/2025/04/04/517889/houston-parks-board-president-stresses-intersection-of-street-park-bike-infrastructure/

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Houston-area officials on Wednesday broke ground on a $6.6 million construction project that will create and improve more than 4 miles of trail along the Brays Bayou Greenway. 

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/houston/2025/01/30/512412/houstons-brays-bayou-greenway-getting-new-trails-as-part-of-6-6-million-project/

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A 1.8-mile hike-and-bike trail is being constructed along a CenterPoint easement in Houston's Sharpstown neighborhood. The plan is to eventually connect it to other trails.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/transportation/2024/02/28/479264/houstons-sharpstown-neighborhood-getting-long-desired-trail-along-centerpoint-easement/

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