A good overall summary of what is going on in Houston, including what current transportation modes are costing the average Houstonian, rail plans and how they fit into the Houston transportation future, and … local politics.
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More on the city’s growing support on new rail line plans to minority areas.
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It doesn’t carry passengers, but it is rail: Engine no. 1.
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October 1 is the start date for the Midland-Odessa Urban Transit District. In furtherance of that start date, the Odessa City Council authorized a $173,000 operating budget and $2.2-million capital budget from state and federal grants for the rest of this fiscal year, ending Sept. 30. The transit district will begin operating five city bus routes in Odessa and six in Midland on that Oct. 1 start.
With various groups wanting in on Houston Metro’s proposed light rail system, up for a vote in November, its chances of passage are increasing. Citizens in various parts of the greater Houston area are voicing their desire to be included. Metro’s proposed rail service expansion has grown to 64 miles, including an 8-mile commuter line to Missouri City at the edge of Metro’s service area.
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Valero Energy Corp. (NYSE: VLO) has been awarded a one-year contract, with a one-year renewal option, to supply 13 million gallons of Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) to the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) for its bus operations.
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