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METRO To Outline Next Steps For Houston’s Transit Future At Wednesday News Conference
May 20, 2009

WHAT: News conference to outline status and next major step in the construction of Houston’s light-rail system.

WHEN/WHERE: 2 p.m. / METRO Headquarters, Board Room, 1900 Main

WHO: METRO Board Chairman David S. Wolff; METRO President & CEO Frank J. Wilson

BACKGROUND: Critical components have come together in the build out of Houston’s voter-mandated light-rail system. This includes significant funding in the President’s budget and notices to proceed for construction of the North and Southeast corridors.

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On September 23, 2008 after Hurricane Ike, some HOV lanes were open to help with the traffic congestion on the roads.

All high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes except the I-45 South HOV are open. METRO Police Chief Tom Lambert explained at a press conference what we were doing to keep the HOV lanes operational.