It's probably no secret that recent years have brought some huge changes at METRO... a complete scrubbing of former leadership, the formation and soon-to-be implementation of an entirely new local bus system, and the successful construction of 3 new light rail lines. For all these reasons, the METRO of today has very little … Continue Reading ››
There's no doubt that the top-to-bottom redesign of Houston's bus system was the result of lots of hard work. Since its approval last month, System Reimagining has received national media attention, mostly in the form of high praise from transit enthusiasts and critics alike.
But plans on a page are one issue. Bringing the new … Continue Reading ››
In a 4 hour meeting that became heated and personal at times, the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County took another major step towards the agency's System Reimagining plan.
With State Representative Borris Miles, and other elected officials and community leaders present, the plan was approved pending a 60-day intensive study with further recommendations … Continue Reading ››
All summer long, Houston area residents have had the opportunity to learn about Transit System reimagining... the complete restructuring of METRO's local bus network. If done right, the plan will connect residents to more job centers and points of interest than ever before, while providing a significant improvement in service frequency. It's an ambitious … Continue Reading ››
By now, most Houstonians are used to seeing the occasional crane in downtown, and even more so in the Texas Medical Center. There is always something being built anew in the Bayou City these days.
But as we enter the latter part of 2014, Downtown construction is about to go from a small group of projects … Continue Reading ››
If you asked most people "what is the life-blood of Texas?" The first answer they would probably give you is "oil". "Water" or "money" could likely come in as other popular answers.
The answer that more people need to consider? The life-blood Texas, or of any state is roads. Everyone in the Lone Star State depends … Continue Reading ››
After the big announcement earlier this month, the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas is ready to move to the next major phase in its System Re-imagining plan. METRO has released it's schedule of public meetings to gather input about the proposed system changes.
The public meetings are in addition to feedback that METRO is … Continue Reading ››
