The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Houston Metro), Lone Star College (LSC) and community partners celebrated the launch of a new pilot service for the Lone Star College-Houston North Fallbrook campus on Jan. 24.
The Lone Star Connector runs six and a half miles near the campus, improving student’s and faculty's commute and providing important connections to three local bus routes—85 Antoine / Washington, 86 FM 1960 / Imperial Valley and 96 Veterans Memorial.
"Convenient, high-quality transit is essential for communities because it gives people a safe, sustainable and affordable way to get to schools, job opportunities, health care, grocery stores, parks, recreational facilities and other essential destinations," said Houston Metro’s Board Chair Sanjay Ramabhadran.
The connector runs Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. with destinations to the LSC campus, Walmart and Fallbrook Church.
"The two main issues we have with students are money and transportation issues," said Lone Star College Chancellor Dr. Stephen C. Head. "If we can get them here, we can at least give them the opportunity to be successful."
Riders can also connect to Houston Metro’s broader network, including Park & Rides and transit centers, as well as Willowbrook Mall, the Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital complex and downtown Houston.
The pilot project launched as part of the January service change on Jan. 22. The authority currently offers service to four LSC campuses. Students interested in riding Houston Metro can obtain a discounted fare card.
