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Houston METRO shelves its plan for the University Corridor- What's in the future for public transportation?

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Updated  June 24, 2024 5:03pm CDT
What's Your Point?
FOX 26 Houston

HOUSTON -   Lots of buzz this week after leadership at Houston METRO announced it was shelving plans for a $2.2 billion dedicated bus lane project known as "the University Corridor."

 Critics have labeled the proposed "BRT" line an unaffordable "boondoggle" incapable of attracting the ridership necessary to justify the enormous expense.

 Joining us to talk about that decision and other topics - the chairperson of Houston METRO Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock.

One on one with Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock, Houston METRO Chair

Leadership at Houston METRO announced it was shelving plans for a $2.2 billion dedicated bus lane project known as "the University Corridor." Critics have labeled the proposed "BRT" line an unaffordable "boondoggle" incapable of attracting the ridership necessary to justify the enormous expense. Joining us to talk about that decision and other topics - the chairperson of Houston METRO Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock.

Reaction to METRO's changing plans and financial support to the city.

METRO shelves its plans for the "University Corridor" what's ahead for transportation in Houston, this week's panel chimes in on the recent discussion with METRO Chairperson Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock