Houston mayor announces new traffic safety initiative aimed at curbing road rage, reckless driving

Houston mayor announces new traffic enforcement initiative along I-45 and I-69/U.S. 59

A Houston Police Department spokesperson said the initiative began on Wednesday and Thursday and that approximately 300 citations were issued along the two freeways.

Houston mayor launches traffic safety crackdown on I-45 and US-59

Houston Mayor John Whitmire announces a traffic safety initiative targeting dangerous driving on I-45 and US-59.

Houston mayor announces new traffic safety initiative aimed at curbing road rage, reckless driving

Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced a new traffic safety initiative aimed at reducing reckless driving, road rage, and speeding on major highways like I-45 and US-59.

City of Houston rolls out new enforcement efforts on some of the city's busiest freeways

Houston Mayor John Whitmire said the goal is to reduce the number of reported traffic issues on the busy freeways, like speeding and road rage.

Hilliard police aim to curb speeding drivers on I-270

This summer, officers on the west side are working to slow down those drivers with frequent traffic enforcement blitzes.

Houston's mayor is angry about road rage

Phoenixns via iStockThis week, Mayor John Whitmire launched a new traffic safety push in Houston. The effort targets two of the city’s busiest and most unpredictable corridors: Interstate 45 and U.S. 59. Whitmire made it clear in a social media post and during a video address that reckless driving, speeding, and road rage have gotten out of control. He said these aren’t just frustrating habits. They’re dangerous, and city officials tolerate them…