Topic – Transit
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Uptown bus expansion to go before Council
Bus Rapid Transit
The Houston City Council will review Uptown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone's plan this week, which includes a widening of Post Oak for dedicated bus lanes.
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Charlotte considers more private funding for transit
Task force suggests tax hike
The city of Charlotte, North Carolina has bold plans for expanding their transit system, and a task force created by the mayor is looking for funding sources.
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Charlotte mayor tapped for transportation secretary
Anthony Foxx awaits approval
President Barack Obama has nominated the mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina to head his Department of Transportation.
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Brownsville leaders call for passenger rail
Cite TX-OK Rail Study
In response to a multi-state passenger rail study, the Brownsville City Commission has passed a resolution encouraging service to their city.
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CarShare program comes to Houston Energy Corridor
Provide transportation options
Though it is starting out small, the arrival of a car sharing program in the Energy Corridor is great news for users of alternative transportation modes.
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TPC allocates $409 million: roads 79%, transit 4%
Planning & bike/ped supported
H-GAC Transportation Policy Council spent the $460 million TIP Call for Projects mostly on roads. Bike/ped & planning do well; Uptown BRT still not funded.
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New Orleans streetcar may be expanding
Depending on funding
New Orleans transit planners propose expanding their street car system into 9th Ward, Carrolton, Garden District and more neighborhoods over the next decade.
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High-speed rail valued by Dallas-Fort Worth
Officials make opinions public
Tarrant County commissioners have passed a resolution in support of creating high-speed rail, showing the west side of the Metroplex doesn't want to be left out
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H-GAC puts hold on Uptown BRT funding
Also no Westheimer line
H-GAC recommends funding for $460 million that doesn't (yet?) include the Uptown BRT line or new Westheimer bus service
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