“Greyhound McDonald’s” is now closed (Houston, San Antonio: crime, neighborhoods)

[atadytic19]

The link said the Greyhound sight is listed for 7M.
That seems like a lot. I'm not in the know about real estate, is that a lot?

I'm kinda cold on midtown since that laneways project went bankrupt. That area should be gold. Seems like a perfect location despite all the homeless

[Dopo]

Originally Posted by hbcu

does the homeless follow?

They will as long as paying to ride the rail is not enforced

[Dopo]

When an average person is going to do anything to the outside of their house, they have to get permits
But when Greyhound moves their hub, they don't have to tell anybody.



Houston city leaders left in the dark as Greyhound set to move downtown hub in fewer than 24 hours
https://abc13.com/greyhound-houston-...ders/14119553/

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Houston city leaders said they are left in the dark after learning Greyhound plans to close its massive downtown hub and move operations to its much smaller terminal on Harrisburg Boulevard in Magnolia Park.
The new hub is significantly smaller. At just a quarter the size of the Main Street terminal, leaders wonder how this is all going to condense down and work.
"I knew they were looking at closing or selling, but in terms of their location, that's new," Mayor Sylvester Turner said.
Despite the change coming in less than 24 hours, even the top Houston leader had no idea the move was coming so soon.
"I found out about it this morning, so I'm following up on that," Turner said.

Councilmember Robert Gallegos, who represents District I, the new home of the Houston Greyhound hub, said he had no clue he would soon be hosting the major operation until he got a text Tuesday night.
"A community member brought this to my attention via text. I was not aware of it. I'm very surprised Greyhound did not reach out to the council member," Gallegos said.
Because there is a small Greyhound terminal already in the location, no prior approval was needed by the city, but Gallegos said he would have liked the heads up.

[atadytic19]

No wonder Houston can't get alternative modes of transportation right.

How can they be surprised? Everyone knew Greyhound was moving for quite a while now. If the city wanted to know when, or wanted to be involved they could have just asked.

If they don't have to get permits I don't see why Greyhound is the one that should reach out. This is the City's bad. They failed to gather the information they wanted while expecting it to fall into their lap.

[Dopo]

Originally Posted by atadytic19

No wonder Houston can't get alternative modes of transportation right.

How can they be surprised? Everyone knew Greyhound was moving for quite a while now. If the city wanted to know when, or wanted to be involved they could have just asked.

If they don't have to get permits I don't see why Greyhound is the one that should reach out. This is the City's bad. They failed to gather the information they wanted while expecting it to fall into their lap.

Exactly what I think,
goes to show why Houston is the way it is ... complete lack of planning

[ParaguaneroSwag]

Why are Greyhound stations seen as dirty places where “sketchy stuff” goes on? Because America is far too car centric. Any other first world country not in North America, the bus stations aren’t the only eyesores they are in the US

[WRM20]

Originally Posted by Dopo

When an average person is going to do anything to the outside of their house, they have to get permits
But when Greyhound moves their hub, they don't have to tell anybody.



Houston city leaders left in the dark as Greyhound set to move downtown hub in fewer than 24 hours
https://abc13.com/greyhound-houston-...ders/14119553/

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Houston city leaders said they are left in the dark after learning Greyhound plans to close its massive downtown hub and move operations to its much smaller terminal on Harrisburg Boulevard in Magnolia Park.
The new hub is significantly smaller. At just a quarter the size of the Main Street terminal, leaders wonder how this is all going to condense down and work.
"I knew they were looking at closing or selling, but in terms of their location, that's new," Mayor Sylvester Turner said.
Despite the change coming in less than 24 hours, even the top Houston leader had no idea the move was coming so soon.
"I found out about it this morning, so I'm following up on that," Turner said.

Councilmember Robert Gallegos, who represents District I, the new home of the Houston Greyhound hub, said he had no clue he would soon be hosting the major operation until he got a text Tuesday night.
"A community member brought this to my attention via text. I was not aware of it. I'm very surprised Greyhound did not reach out to the council member," Gallegos said.
Because there is a small Greyhound terminal already in the location, no prior approval was needed by the city, but Gallegos said he would have liked the heads up.

Unless the move required modifications to the building on Harrisburg, then no permits were required.

[Dopo]

Originally Posted by ParaguaneroSwag

Why are Greyhound stations seen as dirty places where “sketchy stuff” goes on? Because America is far too car centric. Any other first world country not in North America, the bus stations aren’t the only eyesores they are in the US

Because in this country, anything that has to do with poor people is not properly funded
In other countries, the city would own the station and charge Greyhound to use it.
And before people say that that's a socialist idea, that's the way airports are operated.


Origins and Construction of Houston Intercontinental Airport

In the mid-1950s, a team of local business executives and civic leaders, recognizing the need for a new airport, purchased more than 3,100 acres north of the Houston city limits. This purchase ensured that Houston, after making a formal decision to build a new airport, would be able to acquire the property at cost. With the property secured, the team sold it to the city at cost, with the transfer completed by 1961, but the tract was not large enough and the city purchased additional land to accommodate the new airport.

Through bond sales and federal subsidies, the city expanded the airport building budget and construction began on the new Houston Intercontinental Airport in 1965 when Houston's annexation of the property was finalized. The troubles did not stop there, however. In many ways, they were just beginning.

[ParaguaneroSwag]

Originally Posted by Dopo

Because in this country, anything that has to do with poor people is not properly funded
In other countries, the city would own the station and charge Greyhound to use it.
And before people say that that's a socialist idea, that's the way airports are operated.


Origins and Construction of Houston Intercontinental Airport

In the mid-1950s, a team of local business executives and civic leaders, recognizing the need for a new airport, purchased more than 3,100 acres north of the Houston city limits. This purchase ensured that Houston, after making a formal decision to build a new airport, would be able to acquire the property at cost. With the property secured, the team sold it to the city at cost, with the transfer completed by 1961, but the tract was not large enough and the city purchased additional land to accommodate the new airport.

Through bond sales and federal subsidies, the city expanded the airport building budget and construction began on the new Houston Intercontinental Airport in 1965 when Houston's annexation of the property was finalized. The troubles did not stop there, however. In many ways, they were just beginning.

While I agree overall, it’s important to point out that United and Continental invested heavily at IAH. But most airports that aren’t airline hubs are mostly paid by the government

[Vicman]

Originally Posted by Dopo

They will as long as paying to ride the rail is not enforced

This is why METRO needs more resources. Look at light rail systems in Europe to see that they have staff on board each train.