Galveston to Houston Bus Line Up for Funding

Galveston, TX -- The Texas Transportation Commission will vote on funding a Galveston to Houston bus line. The proposed line will require $120,000 in state funds and allow riders to transfer to Houston's public transportation system.

If funded, the line is expected to have stops on Galveston Island, in Texas City and at the Bay Area park and ride. The bus line would be the first public transportation route to connect Houston and Galveston in 80 years.

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The announcement of potential funding comes as the Houston-Galveston Area Council is discussing coordinating transportation initiatives across the 13 county Houston area. The council, which helps local governments with regional planning and response, is in the midst of drafting a regional transportation plan.

The goal of the plan it to expand public transportation into smaller and mid-size communities in an attempt to reduce congestion.