Houston Light Rail Approved

The Houston City Council approved a controversial, 7.5-mile, $300 million light rail line that would run on city streets.

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November 22, 2000, 10:00 AM PST

By Chris Steins @planetizen

"Houston City Council voted 11-4 Tuesday to allow the Metropolitan Transit Authority to use city streets for a planned light-rail line from the University of Houston-Downtown to Reliant Park." Opponents charge that the project is not an efficient use of public monies. Proponents argue that this line will serve as a central point for future connections and expansion.

Thanks to Ricardo Alarcon

Read the full story: Metro gets approval for rail line on streets

Tuesday, November 21, 2000 in The Houston Chronicle

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