Areas to live in Houston without a car?

[a_fl_vol]

Just thinking out of the box here with an idea you might consider. There are parking areas throughout Houston called 'Park & Ride'. Park & Ride is mainly used by folks that live in the suburbs that want to commute to work by bus (mainly the downtown area) to avoid the hassles of driving in traffic. For instance, if your mother chose to live in Katy near Kingsland Ave between Westgreen Blvd and Mason Road, she could easily access the downtown area and Texas Medical Center (if need be) by bus. There are several apartment complexes next to and around that area to choose from. I also might add it is very safe. I would not hesitate to do the same for my mother. In addition to easily accessing the downtown area and Texas Medical Center, she would have a short walk (perhaps a quarter of a mile) to the grocery store and several eating establishments.

Locations of the park and ride areas: Park and Ride Locations

[Mr. Krinkle]

I would suggest the Heights area. Pretty laid back without the party scene.

[gsmj]

Originally Posted by Texascrude

Good suggestion, assuming she doesn't die. Roads here aren't always in the best shape and drivers aren't always the most aware, but could probably work in some neighborhoods.

Agree about the cars... and fire trucks.

Either way, Houston's a tough town to walk.