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Posted on · After 50 years of using an antiquated, patchwork system to keep track of aircraft operations in the Gulf of Mexico, the Federal Aviation Administration says a new satellite-based tracking system will improve both safety and efficiency for the hundreds of thousands of flights over the gulf. Jack Williams reports.
Posted on · Eastern Harris County residents have new bus service. Harris County Transit Services used a 2.6 million dollar grant to add two routes to an area that hasn't had much mass transit since it opted out of Metro in the '80's. Rod Rice reports.
Posted on · There are many steps in the process of getting federal funds for transit systems across the country. METRO has just received a significant notice from the Federal Transit Administration. Rod Rice reports that FTA has approved moving forward on the next step of light rail in Houston.
Posted on · The federal government is considering establishing national oversight for transit systems across the country. The U.S. Secretary of Transportation as recently informed Metro's President and CEO that a panel of 25 experts from across the country will soon be impaneled. Rod Rice reports.
Posted on · With three new light rail lines already under construction and a fourth soon to break ground, METRO's chairman wants political leaders to restore full funding to the organization. As Laurie Johnson reports, Metro's physical presence in the region is growing, but that doesn't mean the money will follow.
Posted on · The chairman of METRO today will deliver a "State of METRO" address. The Greater Houston Partnership is putting on the event, in which METRO Chair David Wolff will talk about the current status of light rail development, along with some of the logistical and political challenges facing the agency. Mr. Wolff sat down with KUHF's David Pitman to talk about those challenges. At the top of the list is the one-cent sales tax that came along with METRO's creation in the late 1970's.
Posted on · While Houston is not the most bicycle friendly city, cycling advocates say commuting by bike here is growing. To increase what's called "inter modal" transit METRO has installed bike racks on its busses. Now cyclists want METRO to do something similar on its trains. Rod Rice reports.
Posted on · Houston's Metro Transit Authority says it's one big step closer to getting the federal government to pay for up to half the expense for two light rail extensions. The Federal Transit Administration has given Metro the green light to enter into what's known as "Final Design" for Houston's North and Southeast light-rail lines. David Pitman explains what that means.
Posted on · It's the end of the line for an East End business. As METRO expands mass transit lines in the city some established businesses will have to suffer. This morning the front half of Lenox Barbeque fell to a demolition crew. The iconic eatery had to make way for the East End light rail line that will run along Harrisburg Avenue. Rod Rice reports.
Posted on · For those of you who like to travel, the economic downturn might impact future plans. But that's not the only thing that might keep you grounded. Bill Stamps reports on a new law that figures to effect millions of people wanting to leave the country.
Posted on · Houston Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee accused Metro of not being sensitive in creating local jobs. The Chairman of the Transit agency was there to answer the charges. Pat Hernandez has the story.
Posted on · City Council approves five new Metro corridors. Laurie Johnson has more.