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Houston Metro receives $188 million for light rail construction


August 9, 2012

By Stewart Powell

Read More: http://blog.chron.com/txpotomac/2012...-construction/

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Congressman Gene Green, the Houston Democrat who is dean of the metropolitan area’s House delegation, said the money is part of Houston Metro’s full funding grant agreement with the Federal Transit Administration.

- The North Corridor project will receive $94 million for a 5.3-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 includes eight new stations, expansion of the existing rail operations center, and purchase of 22 light rail vehicles.

- The $94 million grant for the Southeast Corridor covers design and construction of a new 6.6-mile light rail line from downtown Houston to a terminal at Palm Center. The project includes 10 new stations, a new vehicle storage and wash facility, and purchase of 29 light rail vehicles.

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