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ArticlesMay 20, 2013

2013 Top Rail Project Profiles

As part of this year's Top Rail Projects feature, METRO focused on three projects in the works in Houston, Detroit and Tucson, Ariz.

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Newsby StaffMay 6, 2013

Houston launches trip planning app

Features include locations of bus routes and rail lines close to riders’ locations, information on scheduled and real time bus and rail arrivals, and suggestions for convenient trip routes based on arrival time, transfers and/or walking distance.

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Newsby StaffApril 17, 2013

Texas county wants high-speed development to DFW Airport

Signs resolution in reaction to reports from the Regional Transportation Council that a private group including Central Japan Railway is proposing bullet-train service between Houston and Dallas, with possibly a terminal in southeast Dallas.

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Newsby StaffMarch 26, 2013

Georgia cities could get public transportation

Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority offered Warner Robins, and other Houston County governments, a collaboration that would help set up services in their areas for the first time.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 25, 2013

Prevost opens Houston service center

The service center is staffed with Prevost technicians, who are certified for bumper-to-bumper maintenance and repair for all Nova Bus vehicles and Prevost and Volvo Bus coaches, including Volvo engine and transmission.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 15, 2013

Houston Metro, U. of Houston partner on light rail campaign

Metro asked students to focus their efforts on campaign and research projects designed to strengthen the relationship between the transit system and the university, increase public awareness of light rail, and encourage student and faculty support for more than 500 businesses located along the North, East End and Southeast lines.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 30, 2013

Houston Metro retains First Transit

New contract will be for five years with two one-year options and takes effect Feb. 1, 2013.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 18, 2013

U. of Houston cuts $1M from shuttle service budget

Will save money by cutting two bus routes and switching providers. The money will be used for repairing streets and parking lots and reducing future permit rates.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 8, 2013

Survey: Growing support for transit in Houston

A growing number of people say they want to live within walking distance of work and shopping. The results signify an impending shift in the transportation habits of one of the nation's most car-centric cities.

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Newsby StaffDecember 24, 2012

Greanias resigns from Houston Metro

Executive VP Thomas C. Lambert will serve as interim executive for the organization.

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