Houston’s light rail, the backbone for other passenger rail connections in the future, is literally on the fast track in order to be in place by Jan. 1, 2004 — just in time for the Super Bowl. The original schedule called for an opening in October 2004.
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Because of increased traffic congestion and a projected population increase of 2 million people in Austin in the next 30 years, a combination rail and bus system is necessary, said Emlea Chanslor, a Capital Metro spokesperson. Signficant changes will be made to the area around the University of Texas.
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Capital Metro plans to turn 11 acres on the east side and near downtown Austin into a living and work environment connected to a possible light rail line. Read the article: Download file
Longtime Capital Metro employee Elaine Timbes has been promoted from Chief Administrative Officer to Executive Vice President of Business Operations and Strategy. The Press Release: Download file
This news article is a good update and summary of El Paso’s state of public transit.
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Lubbock is still trying to adjust to changes forced on them by the federal transit statutes and the 2000 Census that placed them into a new category of transit funding. After receiving state funding cuts two years ago, local riders are seeing their transit service reduced as local city officials deal with a new funding environment. Read the article: Download file
