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Houston City Council approves new pedestrian, bike route between Memorial Park and Uptown
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Kyle McClenagan , as published by Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)
· June 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway It will include a shared-use trail and bridge, crossing Loop 610 near Buffalo Bayou.
A new route for pedestrians and bikes has been approved by Houston City Council. The route will connect Memorial Park and Uptown. It will include a shared-use trail and bridge, crossing Loop 610 near Buffalo Bayou.
The bridge will be located in the Galleria area, between Post Oak Boulevard and Woodway Drive. 5 million. For more information on this development, readers can refer to the source.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 17, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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