Posted on · Opposition from East End residents led to a divided vote among the METRO board, even after the regional transit provider appeased some community members by abandoning a plan for an overpass on Lockwood Drive.
Posted on · A planned 25.3-mile route across the eastern and southern parts of Houston would utilize dedicated, bus-only lanes and include stops near three universities and a community college.
Posted on · On Friday's show: Racial disparities in personal health, METRO debuts new bus rapid transit, book lovers meet online, and The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week’s news.
Posted on · Among the initiatives METRO hopes to fund are light rail expansion, bus rapid transit and infrastructure improvements.
Posted on · Fletcher's opponent John Culberson long fought plans for a proposed rail line on Richmond Avenue.
Posted on · Officials say they're on target to put a bond issue before voters next year. The transit agency’s board is now reviewing millions of dollars in proposed improvements.
Posted on · The transit agency is also purchasing buses and other equipment for the new line near the Galleria
Posted on · Metro is looking for ways to expand to the suburbs. The agency is currently getting input from the public on how to do it.
Posted on · Opponents of a new transit line near the Galleria are applauding that opinion as they seek to stop construction. But there are still some questions that remain to be answered.