Houston Looks At Reshaping Transit

Houston Mayor Annise Parker is considering a big shake-up of the city's public transportation, including the option of transitioning to a fare-free system.

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February 11, 2010, 11:00 AM PST

By Nate Berg

"Parker has signaled that she is not wedded to conventional wisdom about Metro, even suggesting eliminating fares to increase lagging ridership. While acknowledging that Metro would have to cope with the loss of fare revenues - $66 million in 2009, about 20 percent of its expenses - she said it is a discussion the agency needs to have.

The mayor, who appoints five of the nine members of Metro's board, said she envisions a seamless network of transportation services that move people efficiently throughout the eight-county Houston region."

Reports are due at the end of the months to help guide the region's investment in transit and transit oriented development.

FULL STORY: Mayor: Metro riders come first

Monday, February 8, 2010 in The Houston Chronicle

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