psilverot Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 In anticipation that the City of Jersey Village could become a stop on a future commuter rail line to Houston, officials are considering the creation of a $40 million, transit-oriented development on the south side of Hwy. 290 that would become the new city center.A study is under way to determine the feasibility of the $348 million commuter rail line connecting Hempstead to Houston along the Hwy. 290 corridor.Even if Jersey Village is not selected as a rail stop, however, officials say it is vital to annex and rezone the area around Wright Road and Hwy. 290 before the Jones Road extension is complete, to prevent the 297-acre tract from becoming just another swath of suburban sprawl.Read more here...http://impactnews.com/northwest-houston/328-news/8428-city-plans-commuter-rail-tod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Good. Houston's suburbs are growing up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJVilla Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Great idea on their part to create this district plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronTiger Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 Haven't we discussed 290 commuter rail, and basically ruled it out because of the freight and spur usage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 Haven't we discussed 290 commuter rail, and basically ruled it out because of the freight and spur usage?Yes, I think you are correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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