DCTA adopts Rail Plan

November 26, 2003 in Business News

An updated plan for rail service has been approved by the Denton County Transportation Authority board of directors. Search for executive to begin.
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TTC provides toll credits to Two

November 25, 2003 in Regulatory News

The cities of Port Arthur and Beaumont received toll credits from the Texas Transportation Commission on Nov. 24 (Minute Order 109486) to purchase alternatively fueled vehicles. Port Arthur: $750k in toll credits for 12 vehicles procured for a total of $3.75million. Beaumont: $1.55 million for 20 vehicles procured for a total of $7.75 million. Download file

Houston looks towards TOD

November 23, 2003 in Business News

Transit-oriented development (TOD) begins in earnest.
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DCTA Update: Nov. 19

November 22, 2003 in Business News

Executive search begins for DCTA leader, and two planned rail stations dropped from plan.
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METRO’s hybird buses showcased

November 22, 2003 in Business News

Houston Metro Transit will showcase its newest buses, powered by a clean hybrid technology from GM Allison Electric Drives, this week at the Clean Cities Heavy-Duty Vehicles workshop.
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VIA may seek Sales Tax Boost

November 22, 2003 in Business News

Declining sales tax revenues has hurt the transit authority.
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