A referendum to decide whether to continue using transit taxes for roadway projects and other non-transit purposes appears to be coming in November
The Federal Transit Administration finds that METRO violated federal rules when it procured 103 rail cars.
Last Thursday, METRO announced a long-awaited Record of Decision from FTA on the University line.
A favorable federal Record of Decision for the University light rail line means Metro can move forward with the project
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Mayor Annise Parker said she will reiterate her support for METRO's planned light rail expansion during her visit to Washington DC this week.
The Federal Transit Administration released its new and small starts recommendations for the President's FY2011 Budget including $150 million for Houston.
METRO has released the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the University Corridor Light Rail Transit Line
UPDATE (12/17/09 12:20 PM): The FTA approved the University Line for Preliminary Engineering after considering Rep. Culberson's objections.
The Federal Transit Administration has approved the University Line light rail project for preliminary engineering pending a 10-day Congressional review
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