Houston Overhauled Its Bus System Without Increasing the Transit Budget

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By Angie SchmittAug 18, 2015, 10:55 am90 pts
Houston’s bus system before, on the left, and after a complete redesign. On Sunday, Houston debuted an entirely new and improved bus system. The city didn’t pass a new levy or even increase the transit budget. Instead it put existing resources to use in a way that is designed to maximize frequent service…

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