Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON DC Today the U.S. Department of Transportation announced that the Houston METRO will receive an additional $188 million for the construction of the North and Southeast light rail lines as part of their Full Funding Grant Agreement with the Federal Transit Administration.
Rep. Gene Green stated Ive been a long time supporter of light rail in these areas because it will greatly increase peoples transportation options and incentivize economic development along the routes. I am glad to see these projects moving forward."
The North Corridor project will receive $94 million for a 5.28-mile light rail transit extension that begins at the existing University of Houston-Downtown Station and runs north to Interstate 45 ending at Northline Commons. The project scope includes construction of eight new stations an expansion of the existing Rail Operations Center and procurement of 22 light rail vehicles.
The $94 million grant for the Southeast Corridor will cover the design and construction of a new 6.56-mile light rail line from downtown Houston to a terminal at Palm Center. The project includes construction of 10 new stations a new vehicle storage and wash facility and procurement of 29 light rail vehicles.
The Southeast Corridor projects downtown segment will be split into single tracks on Capital and Rusk streets. The Project will also provide a transfer to the existing METRO Red Line at a new Main Street Square Station.
Rep. Greens Media Availability for his 17th Annual Immunization Day
Congressman Gene Green will be hosting media during his 17th Annual Immunization Day this Saturday August 11 at each of the three schools where free immunizations will be given to school-age children.
Congressman Green will be available on-site for media at the following times:
9:00 - 9:15 a.m. Johnson Elementary (Aldine ISD) 5801 Hamill Road Houston TX 77039
10:00 - 10:15 a.m. North Shore Ninth Grade Campus (Galena Park ISD) 13501 Holly Park Drive Houston TX 77015
11:30 - 11:45 a.m. Roosevelt Elementary (HISD) 6700 Fulton Houston TX 77022
For assistance or questions the day of the event please contact Yuroba Harris at 713-775-3434.
