Houston Road Redesign (July 5, 2024) – Houston Public Media

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On Friday’s show: A lawsuit is underway in Louisiana over the state’s new law requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in classrooms across the state. That a lawsuit has been filed on behalf of Louisiana families came as no surprise to Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, who said before signing the bill, “I look forward to being sued.” But isn’t challenging the limits of constitutional protections what Texas usually does first? Lawmakers here have certainly tried. We discuss that, the Louisiana law and what the Texas Legislature might try to do again next session with Houston Public Media politics and government reporter Andrew Schneider.

Also this hour: We invite listeners to offer suggestions for how they might redesign a road or highway in Houston. Maybe there are speed bumps you want (or don’t want), or there’s a one-way street you wish didn’t have, or there’s a median you wish didn’t have. Whatever it is, wherever it is, we want to hear about it. You can share your suggestions now at [email protected].

Then, from uncertainty over the future of bike sharing in the city after BCycle’s closure, to METRO trains losing their stripes, we discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of the week.

And, with the explosion of streaming services – and new movies available on them – we discuss the state of traditional cinema and movie theaters.

Audio from today’s show will be available starting at 11 a.m. Central Time. We also have a free podcast here, on iTunes, Stitcher, and other apps.