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Newsby StaffJuly 30, 2010

Houston's University light rail approved to move ahead

The project is part of a five-line rail plan that includes the East End, North, Uptown and Southeast Lines. The East End, North, and Southeast lines are under construction, while the Uptown line is in the design phase.

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Newsby StaffJuly 30, 2010

MCI delivers J4500 to Houston

Features a Cummins ISM 410 horsepower engine with an Allison transmission, wide-ride suspension and electronic stability control. Upgrades include onboard Wi-Fi, a Blaupunkt Pro-Line entertainment system and three-point seat belts.

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Newsby StaffJuly 20, 2010

Houston Metro expands bike hours

BikeHouston and METRO are examining ways to make Houston transit more bike friendly. Bike riders can now board light-rail vehicles Monday through Friday, except for peak hours.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2010

Houston Metro buses in more than 1,000 crashes last year

Records show that of the 1,029 collisions documented, 338 were classified as preventable.

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Newsby StaffJune 1, 2010

Houston Metro terminates superintendent for falsifying records

A review is under way across Metro to determine if the infractions are isolated to one garage or are more widespread.

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Newsby StaffMay 20, 2010

Houston Metro to retain docs, e-mails

Actions will bring the agency into compliance with state laws requiring a board-approved policy filed with the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

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Newsby StaffMay 7, 2010

Houston Metro chief resigns

As part of the resignation, the Board authorized Chairman Gilbert Garcia to sign a Mutual Termination and General Release agreement with Wilson.

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2010

Houston Metro's chief could be out by Friday

The board is said to be working toward Frank Wilson's "amicable" departure, probably via resignation rather than termination.

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2010

APTA honors International Bus Roadeo winners

Houston Metro's Frank Gonzales wins Customer Service Challenge and Best Driver — 40-foot and over — awards.

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Newsby StaffMarch 24, 2010

Coach America adds 11 Van Hools

Anaheim, Calif. division of Coach America took delivery of three TD925 coaches, while eight Van Hool ADA-equipped C2045Es have been added to its Woodland commuter fleet in Houston.

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