Overview

• Mayor John Whitmire said the initiative aims to curb speeding and road rage on I-45 and I-59 through targeted enforcement.
• Houston Police Department will increase officer patrols on the city’s two busiest freeways under the new program.
• Parallel community outreach efforts will educate motorists on safe driving and urge them to report aggressive behavior.
• HPD recorded at least 30 incidents of road rage or aggravated assault on the targeted corridors so far this year.
• The city is accelerating HPD recruitment and retention to sustain the enhanced enforcement campaign.