In 2002, a coalition was formed to promote high-speed rail lines through Texas. The city of Bryan was an early member but dropped out.
At this week’s city council meeting, there was a unaminous vote to rejoin the group at a cost of $25,000 dollars a year.
Councilmembers Ann Horton and Art Hughes vocally supported returning to the table.
Comments from Ann Horton.
Comments from Art Hughes.
Before voting yes, Councilman Mike Southerland questioned city transportation director Dale Picha at length.
Dialogue between Mike Southerland and Dale Picha.
The high-speed rail group promotes two routes, one from Houston to the Temple-Killeen area and the other from San Antonio to the Dallas-Fort Worth area.