Rail car maker CAF USA responds to Federal Transit Administration about Metro contract
Metro Board Chair Gilbert Garcia is recommending that George Greanias receive a permanent contract to lead the agency.
While METRO is still waiting for $800 million in federal funding, two reports claim there are cash shortfalls for 2010.
METRO is opting out of a three-year deal which had been approved by the outgoing board, entering into a new one with same firm.
Houston Chronicle reports that property values rise and projects are underway in the Near Northside neighborhoods where METRO is building light rail.
Days after being hired as interim President and CEO of METRO, George Greanias sat down with KUHF to discuss his top priorities for the transit agency.
METRO board names former Houston City Council Member & transition team leader George Greanias as interim President and CEO
If granted, the requests would help fund the North and Southeast light rail lines and a commuter rail line to Missouri City, as well as replacing old buses.
Frank Wilson has come under intense pressure from political leaders and lawsuits and the Chronicle reports that he may go Friday.
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