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Transit symposium events target transit tax diversion

Features author Jarret Walker

David Crossley, May 16, 12.

A symposium about Houston's Transit Future explored the value of transit and the diversion of transit tax money to roads etc

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Houstonians voice opinions to Metro

Wide range of views expressed

Matt Dietrichson, May 15, 12.

The Metro board received ample comments from the public concerning potential road and transit funding.

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Solving the US obesity problem

Make physical activity routine

Matt Dietrichson, May 09, 12.

The Institute of Medicine has released a new report on obesity in America, recommending five key strategies for addressing the problem.

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Metro board to hold special public meeting on sales tax

This Friday at 9 am

David Crossley, May 08, 12.

The Metro board will hold a special public meeting Friday at 9 am to get comments about the use of the transit sales tax

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Initiatives

Let’s spend our transit taxes on transit

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For years, one fourth of Houston's transit sales taxes have been diverted away from transit projects. The total loss is estimated at $2.5 billion.

TxDOT spreads huge cash fund around

$2 billion spread across state

The Texas Transportation Commission of the Texas Department of Transportation have allocated funds for various projects in Houston and across the state,