Topic – Metro
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Houstonians voice opinions to Metro
Wide range of views expressed
The Metro board received ample comments from the public concerning potential road and transit funding.
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Metro struggles with referendum decision
Would voters end fund drain?
Metro is preparing for a referendum asking voters to decide whether to continue giving hundreds of millions away to cities and Harris County
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Houston commuters take advantage of transportation programs
Rising gas prices a factor
As gas prices continue to rise, H-GAC's Commute Solutions program has seen increased public participation.
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Metro’s Greanias suspended for a week
For accessing "adult" sites
Metro CEO George Greanias has been suspended for a week for accessing "adult" websites on Metro Internet system.
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Metro to get $150 million for light rail
For North, Southeast corridors
US DOT Secretary Ray LaHood announced $1.58 billion for transit projects in the , including $150 million for Metro's North and Southeast lines.
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FTA’s Rogoff expects full $200M for Houston light rail
'Getting to the finish line'
FTA's Rogoff said the administration has proposed $200 million for Houston light rail projects because they "feel like we were getting to the finish line."
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Warsaw’s Metro to use BMW vehicles
Innovative accents, features
BMW subsidiary DesignworksUSA vehicles to replace aging Metro cars
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Metro public hearing on proposed 2011 service changes
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121 local rail contracts on hold
Still waiting for FTA grant
The Metro Board voted to place 121 light rail construction contracts on hold.
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