Metro CEO George Greanias has been suspended for a week for accessing "adult" websites on Metro Internet system.
US DOT Secretary Ray LaHood announced $1.58 billion for transit projects in the , including $150 million for Metro's North and Southeast lines.
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."
BMW subsidiary DesignworksUSA vehicles to replace aging Metro cars
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The Metro Board voted to place 121 light rail construction contracts on hold.
The Metro board approved a fiscally constrained budget for FY 2011, including reducing expenditures by $430 million.
Metro Board Chair Gilbert Garcia, President George Greanias, and Metro Board Members Burt Ballanfant and Christof Spieler talk about their visions for transit.
The Metro board voted on Thursday to elevate acting CEO George Greanias to President and CEO of the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County.
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