Comments on: Houston Readies Four Light Rail Lines by 2012

By: Judy

Judy — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:20:02 +0000

Someone needs to put a stop to the ones riding without paying! I’m tired of paying taxes and paying my fare which contributes to the funding of this rail while others jump on it and ride for free because they feel they are deserving. GIVE ME A BREAK!!!

By: Rick Wannall

Rick Wannall — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:02:37 +0000

Obviously “plese” should be “please”

By: Rick Wannall

Rick Wannall — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:00:45 +0000

I have not found an analysis that shows that the problems cited could not be solved faster, better and cheaper with a combination of additional buses, better buses, and traffic laws and corridors that treat buses with same right of way privilege as trains. Does anyone have a link to that sort of analysis. Plese post any such links at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Light-Rail-in-Houston/256169177735525.

Thanks.

By: Sunni

Sunni — Sun, 08 May 2011 01:11:23 +0000

I recently moved to a place on the light rail. I had mixed feelings about it before the move, but after riding it for several months I refuse to move anywhere that is not walking distance to one of the stops. It is so convenient, and I was surprised at how many people actually used it. I think those opposed are just not used to the concept. They’re uncomfortable using it and therefore don’t want to pay for it. That’s understandable. Unfortunately that’s something every community is going to encounter but you have to progress. It’s not reasonable to just remain stagnant. That being said I agree with McKinney. If you don’t want to ride it, don’t. And as for us lightrailers, we will continue enjoying no red lights, no parking fees (thus no parking tickets), less gas expenses, no traffic, no road rage, sitting hands-free in the AC :)

By: Chubby

Chubby — Thu, 05 May 2011 13:15:43 +0000

I’m very proud of all the work and preperation that the board is doing in regards to the Houston light rail project. Dallas is leading the way right now in the light rail in the United States. I see Houston going far ahead and beyond Dallas and leading the light rail industry. We have the greatest Doctors in the world in the Medical Center, we need to get all the people in the world to there facilities down town Houston on the Metro light rail. We have the greatest Mayor now in the united States and she is going to push and push so this will happen.
Thank you all Lets go Houston light rail (HIGH BALL)

By: B.C.McKinney

B.C.McKinney — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:47:49 +0000

As an architecture student and native Houstonian.I am currently glad to see some kind of effort, as small as it may be, to improve the lives of Houstonians who want the choice of rididng public transit or driving. I feel those who oppose it don’t have to ride it, those who do, let’s get to making some changes in the city.

I recently moved back from Los Angeles where the public transit is awesome, and still expanding and improving. Within this year a new westward line (Expo) is opening up, compatible to the University line in Hosuton (which has taken forever to even break ground upon), and it will help even more change the face of those who choose to ride public transit and are unable to afford driving in Los Angeles. The face of public transit has taken so long for Houston to even get a view of what this great city could be like, its almost comical the way the Houston City Council has treated this like a all expense paid courting vacation, not to mention any names. It is a shame that in 2025 will Houstonians begin to see a change for the betterment of our infastructure. So for the next fifteen years we will be left to wonder what the world of freedom of mobility will be like. One could compare it to the wait of citizenship to America. You can see the others living it, can even visit, but you are not able to just up and move without major changes, so you wait…and wait…and wait. So for my fellow Houston Metro Rail Enthusiasts, the wait is on.

My Vision as a Native and Future Houstonian:
I hope to see the airports, sports facilities, urban centers, ship channel, and all other major centers that could stimulate lots of growth in all fields of jobs, and move Houstonians and visitors alike around the fourth largest city in America. For example, I wanted to visit some of my friends one day in Huntington Beach, California. I took the blue line train to Long Beach. Got off at Long Beach and went caught the A bus to Seal Beach, and got off there and took the PCH (1) to Main street in Huntington Beach. I then decided to go meet some friends up at The Grove in LA. I did the reverse, and took the Blue line all the way Downtown to the red line to Wilshire/Vermont and took the Rapid bus to The Grove. If I wanted to visit friends in Galveston, there is only one way to do so…car. If I wanted to catch the train to meet a friend at the airport, I couldn not, there is only one way to do so…car.

I am not simply comparing Houston to Los Angeles by means of copying the second largest city in America and the ninth largest by population in the world, ranked number five in the worst driving times in the world. I feel Houston should surpass the likes of New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Washington D.C., and choose transportation for all of the six million in the area, for those who want to and arent able to choose between the two; driving or public transit.

By: steven

steven — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 14:04:02 +0000

I have waited an hour in the past while a bus driver took a break and I had to call metro to find out what was going on.Perhaps he was asleep or something.Anyway I do not believe the transit system is worth it without the day,weekly and monthly passes when you look at expense and inconvenience.It also takes to long to get around on the transit system.

By: Ocean Railroader

Ocean Railroader — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:58:53 +0000

I’m glad they are looking at the Edge Cities that may not be in the centeral city such as the fastly growing Edge Cities who need atention. If they can get the Edge Cities who get to have light rail stops too along with the centeral city then they will help build up suport across the area. Not mention add some nice places to vist on the light rail system.

By: james

james — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 23:58:22 +0000

why dont people in high places wa wa wa wa wa why dont snobs in high places stop whining and just embrace infrastructure and be glad we live in a city where we have the resources to improve public transportation that actually helps offset this crappy economy we are in. If people actually educated themselves instead of repeating the same old repedative rhedaric they hear from there snobby buddies they would know infrastructure aka the literail is good for buisness in the long run so wa wa wa wa wa wa go cry yourself to sleep in your galleria loft apartment wa wa wa wa wa

By: Gail

Gail — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 18:50:19 +0000

We don’t want the toy train in the Galleria!!!!! It will be horrible for traffic & business!!!!!! WHY DON’T PEOPLE IN HIGH PLACES LISTEN TO THOSE OF US WHO ACTUALLY WORK IN THE AREA???!!!!!!