Pearland is rapidly modernizing the way it regulates traffic flow with a new generation of digital traffic sensors called NoTraffic—an artificial intelligence mobility platform that provides real time data on vehicle and pedestrian movements through intersections.

At a glance: The systems alert the city when something goes wrong, so city staff don’t have to rely on citizen reports or routine checks to become aware of problems.

Why it matters: From 2020-22, Pearland had nearly 2,100 accidents within the city’s intersections, according to data from a 2024 study conducted by engineering firm HNTB. 

What's being done: The new system tracks how people actually move through an intersection, such as red-light running.

“What that tells us is that maybe we need to extend the green time, or maybe we need to change how the signal is timed ... so there’s not that many people running the light,” Ramirez said.

Alvin ISD’s board of trustees approved the application for two state safety grants intended to reinforce campus security and emergency response for the 2026-27 school year during its Feb. 10 meeting.

The details: The district will apply for the Active Attack Response Grant Program and the Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant Program, both for fiscal year 2026-27.

If awarded, the grants would fund approved safety and response equipment designed to enhance law enforcement readiness, according to district documents.

• More buyers are active in the area.
• More homes are available and are selling.
• The neighborhood is drawing renewed interest.