Category: Transportation

Posted on January 7, 2011 · Metro's Transit Board meets to finalize its delegation that will work with the Federal Transit Administration to fund its two light rail projects. Pat Hernandez has more.

Posted on January 4, 2011 · More good news for Metro. The transit authority has received what it considers another green light of sorts from the Federal Transit Administration for work on two new light rail lines. Laurie Johnson reports.

Posted on December 15, 2010 · Passengers taking to the skies from Hobby Airport this holiday season be warned. New security measures are now in place. You're being advised to arrive earlier before flights. Pat Hernandez has more.

Posted on December 3, 2010 · Metro's light rail service will be down this weekend. The transit agency is parking the rail cars at eight o'clock tonight — through midnight Sunday to allow for work on an expansion project in the medical center. David Pitman reports.

Posted on November 18, 2010 · Metro has gotten a pat on the back from the State Comptroller's Office over its efforts to be a more open agency. Laurie Johnson explains.

Posted on November 9, 2010 · With Houston well on its way to becoming the third largest city in the nation, providing sufficient public transportation should be a top priority. That's according to Metro President and CEO George Greanias. But as Wendy Siegle reports, Metro has a lot of past mistakes it has to overcome first.

Posted on October 22, 2010 · Houstonians anxious for Metro to finish its light rail expansion are going to have to stick it out a while longer. Wendy Siegle explains why.

Posted on September 24, 2010 · Metro's proposed 2011 budget shows a drastic decrease from its 2010 spending plan. Despite the reduction, officials say fares won't increase and services will remain intact. But as Wendy Siegle reports, in order to operate on a scaled-down budget, the transit agency will have to make some cutbacks.

Posted on September 20, 2010 · With the damning findings of a federal investigation set to delay Metro's light rail plans for at least a year, now more than ever the transit agency wants to distance itself from the old metro. The new Metro board has vowed to provide greater transparency, and to signify the shift it's now streaming every board meeting live on the web for public consumption. Wendy Siegle has more.

Posted on September 15, 2010 · METRO officials have slashed the agency's budget and say they'll stop operating on a deficit and start paying for projects with cash. The move comes a week after METRO was slapped with a reprimand from the Federal Transit Administration for its bidding practices on the city's light rail project. Laurie Johnson reports.

Posted on September 9, 2010 · Metro now says light rail construction projects will be delayed as the transit agency rebids the purchase of more than 100 rail cars. Capella Tucker reports.

Posted on September 9, 2010 · After a four month long investigation into Metro's procurement practices, the Federal Transit Administration found the agency in violation of federal laws. Metro says it will be fine moving forward despite the results. Wendy Siegle has more.