Houston Tomorrow
Research and discussion for citizens and decision makers
Topic – Gulf Coast Freight Rail District
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Three groups fight to build commuter rail
METRO, GCFRD, Galveston feud
The 'turf war' between METRO, the Gulf Coast Freight Rail District, and the City of Galveston may slow the overall project.
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TIA Committee
Meeting notes - Aug. 11, 2009
The committee discussed amendments that would grant the Gulf Coast Freight Rail District the powers to develop commuter rail along 290 and down to Galveston.
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