Houston's Transit: Just Build It

Then 25-year debate over Houston's rail line has many frustrated. A member of the Metropolitan Transit Authority Board shares his opinion.

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February 11, 2001, 9:00 AM PST

By Chris Steins @planetizen

"For 25 years, Houston has been convulsed with the debate over rail transit. There are those who argue that Houston should never have rail because of our lack of density and our reliance on the automobile. Others will be satisfied with nothing less than a multibillion-dollar, 100-mile rail system to be constructed immediately."

Thanks to Chris Steins

FULL STORY: Enough political posturing ... Just build it

Sunday, February 11, 2001 in The Houston Chronicle

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