Houston's Transit Board Stunned
23 January 2001 - 10:00am
On the eve of its groundbreaking, the Houston MTA was ordered to halt work on it's light rail line.
"Stung by a court order halting work on its planned light rail line, the Metropolitan Transit Authority board Monday canceled this week's scheduled groundbreaking and board meeting and prepared to do battle."
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'Stunned' Metro board ready to fight rail delay
Source:
The Houston Chronicle, January 22, 2001
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