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Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County
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The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) is the Houston region’s largest public transit provider, offering safe, reliable and affordable transportation services about 370,000 times per day.

Press Releases

Houston Metro
Community Connector branded electric shuttle transports passengers on near northside
This latest expansion builds on the METRONow commitment to enhancing mobility across the region.
June 23, 2025
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new MPD officer graduates pose with police chief in front of Houston Metro step and repeat
Investing in an increased police presence is part of Houston Metro’s ridership growth plan, METRONow.
April 30, 2025
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Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Houston Metro’s 500 IAH Downtown Direct will offer riders a non-stop, direct trip to the airport.
Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Houston Metro’s 500 IAH Downtown Direct will offer riders a non-stop, direct trip to the airport.
April 14, 2025
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The new Missouri City Park & Ride offers riders greater mobility and flexibility with their travel plans with better connectivity to the local medical center and shopping areas.
The Missouri City Park & Ride offers riders greater mobility and flexibility with their travel plans with better connectivity to the local medical center and shopping areas.
March 27, 2025
Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County
Houston Metro's multifaceted plan provides a roadmap for ridership growth, financial sustainability and the establishment of key priorities that will strengthen the transit culture for the Houston area.
The multifaceted plan provides a roadmap for ridership growth, financial sustainability and the establishment of key priorities that will strengthen the transit culture for the...
Feb. 27, 2025
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MCI D45 CRT high-floor coach
The coaches are intended for Houston Metro’s Park & Ride service routes.
Dec. 11, 2024
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Houston Metro's new Maintenance of Way Facility will work to enhance efficiency, safety and reliability across its METRORail system.
The new Maintenance of Way Facility is a part of Houston Metro’s efforts to enhance efficiency, safety and reliability across its METRORail system.
Dec. 10, 2024
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Houston Metro rolls out first zero-emission electric buses on two bus routes.
The agency’s 402 Bellaire Quickline route has transitioned to an all-electric fleet while the 28 OST - Wayside route now has five electric buses in its fleet.
Sept. 4, 2024
Houston Metro
Houston Metro will not pursue FTA funding for University Corridor Project.
As planned, the project would put the agency in a position that would financially impact its day-to-day operations and severely limit the ability to implement essential services...
June 20, 2024
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Houston Metro's Metrorail.
Copperleaf says its platform will enable the agency to establish a data-driven process to asses and prioritize investments.
March 8, 2024

Videos

MetroRail Employee Pulls Two People From Burning Car
A surveillance camera captured Leang "Terry" Ear 's heroic actions that helped save two car crash victims.
Dec. 14, 2017
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This week's update features videos from the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), The Rapid, Metropolitan Tranist Authority of Harris County (Metro), Valley Metro and the California...
June 3, 2016

Articles

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Houston Metro's Community Connector.
Houston Metro is expanding its Community Connector service while the U.S. Army’s Cavazos Connector pilot has surpassed one year of service.
April 15, 2025
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Houston Metro's new Missouri City Park & Ride.
Sound Transit will open two new stations on the Link 2 Line in Redmond, Wash., on May 10 while Houston Metro has opened the new Missouri City Park & Ride.
Jan. 31, 2025
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Houston Metro is expanding its microtransit partnership with the city of Houston and Evolve Houston to include service in Second Ward, Third Ward and downtown Houston.
Tyler Transit is transforming its existing fixed-route service into a microtransit service while Houston Metro is expanding its microtransit partnership with the city of Houston...
Dec. 20, 2024
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Jon Gary Herrera (Center), Tiffany Robinson (top right), Ben Tien (bottom left), Ned freeman (bottom right).
Personnel updates throughout the public transit industry.
Nov. 13, 2024
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Houston Metro's Gulfton Corridor BRT line.
Houston Metro received $1.2 million from the FTA to plan for TOD along the proposed Gulfton Corridor BRT line while LAVTA received $3 million to expand a hydrogen fueling station...
Nov. 12, 2024
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Tom Lambert, inset, will retire as president and CEO of Houston Metro at the end of 2023.
Lambert has been with Houston Metro since 1979 and is the agency’s longest serving president and CEO.
Feb. 3, 2023
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An Aerial view of Houston METRO’s Northwest Transit Center.
Northwest Transit Center becomes gold standard for mobility, accessibility and user experience.
March 23, 2021
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The METRORapid Silver Line features dedicated bus-only lanes.
The five-mile, 10-stop BRT is the first of many planned to enhance transit options in Houston.
Aug. 24, 2020
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Dc Funding Mash Up Illustration
The group says more emergency stimulus funding is needed to avert a ‘looming financial calamity.’
July 29, 2020

Additional content from Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Houston Metro)

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Houston Metro celebrated the completion of 5,000 universally accessible bus stops on Dec. 19.
Through Houston Metro's Universal Accessibility Initiative, 5,000 bus stops have been established throughout the area with wider sidewalks, wheelchair ramps, larger bus pads and...
Dec. 21, 2023
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The Houston Metro Board of Directors honored retiring President and CEO Tom Lambert for his remarkable 45 years of service to the authority.
The Houston Metro Board of Directors recognized Lambert with a proclamation that highlighted his advocacy for enhanced customer experience, his commitment to public safety and...
Dec. 18, 2023
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METRO celebrated its all-new autonomous shuttle and provided an update on the agency's recent move toward zero-emissions vehicles.
Dec. 15, 2023
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The FTA has approved the environmental review for Houston Metro’s METRORapid University Corridor Project.
The 25-mile BRT line that will connect Westchase Park & Ride and Tidwell Transit Center will enter its engineering phase in early 2024.
Dec. 7, 2023
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Houston Metro leadership elected officials and community partners cut the ribbon on the first of the modernized shelters in the area.
The first installations will focus on stops without shelters and then move on to replacing older shelters later in the process; the authority plans on installing 2,000 shelters...
Nov. 6, 2023
The Joint Development and Transit Oriented Development program aims to improve transit experience and connectivity for Houston Metro's community.
Oct. 26, 2023
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Houston Metro cut the ribbon Oct. 4 on an improved bus stop on S. MacGregor Way and South Freeway in Third Ward.
After receiving feedback about the bus stop's condition, Rep. Jolanda Jones contacted Houston Metro to make updates to the shelter, which included the addition of a new shelter...
Oct. 6, 2023
New Flyer
An NFI Xcelsior bus.
The new high-performance 160 Xcelsior® 40-foot clean-diesel transit buses will replace end-of-life vehicles in Houston Metro’s fleet and provide an enhanced passenger experience...
Oct. 6, 2023
Houston Metro
The bike share program will be implemented and launched in the summer of 2024.
The bike share program is set to debut summer of 2024 featuring 140 E-bikes at 20 solar-ready stations near transit hubs.
Sept. 29, 2023
Houston Metro
Houston Metro Board Members and executive leadership gathered with U.S. Rep. Al Green, Missouri City officials and NewQuest Properties to celebrate the $5 million in federal funding secured by Green and awarded to the authority for its Missouri City Park & Ride.
The $5 million grant will go into to bringing about safe and effective connections and mobility solutions for a growing population in the Houston Metro service area.
Aug. 7, 2023
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Houston Metro has signed a new contract with GMV to expand its digital signage project.
The contract calls for GMV to implement a cloud-hosted content management system and provide installation, maintenance and support for Houston Metro’s growing digital signage ...
July 27, 2023
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As a part of a focus on the parents in Haris County Metro's employment, they have given their employees access to TOOTRiS to make sure parents have access to childcare at all ...
June 6, 2023
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From left to right: Texas Gulf Coast Labor Federation Executive Director Hany Khalil, Transport Workers Union Local 260 President Horace Marves, Houston Metro President and CEO Tom Lambert, Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh, Deputy Secretary Julie Su, Houston Metro Board Chair Sanjay Ramabhadran and White House Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi
U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh and other labor leaders toured a Houston Metro training facility and got a first-hand look at the authority's first electric bus.
March 2, 2023
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Houston Metro, Lone Star College and community partners celebrated the launch of the Lone Star Connector.
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.
Jan. 30, 2023
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The first of 14 new fourth generation light-rail vehicles.
The new vehicles seating plan and nearly four feet of aisle space allow easier flow through the car and better accommodates wheelchairs, strollers, and passengers with bicycles...
Dec. 19, 2022
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(L-R) Houston Metro President & CEO Tom Lambert, Board Member Diann Lewter, Homer Clark (Board Chair, 5 Corners Improvement District), Houston Metro Board Chair Sanjay Ramabhadran, LeRon Wilson (Administrator, Hiram Clarke Fort Bend Redevelopment Authority) and Ted Andrews (Board Chair, Hiram Clarke Fort Bend Redevelopment Authority).
The signs display real-time bus information, rider alerts and public service announcements.
Dec. 9, 2022
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Perrone will be outfitting the Zeus 400, a mid-size body-on-chassis shuttle bus from Phoenix Motorcars.
Dec. 8, 2022
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An artist working on one of the murals.
With the help of artists commissioned by Houston’s UP Art Studio, more than a dozen new murals were painted at four transit-oriented sites.
Nov. 23, 2022
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The agency has tapped INIT with an order for Ticket Vending Machines (TVM) and EMV-capable fare validators.
Nov. 15, 2022
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The on-demand rideshare service will offer area residents a personalized and affordable transportation option within a designated zone.
Aug. 18, 2022
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The new, fully accessible shelter is located directly in front of the high school and features a unique curved design.
May 24, 2022
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Pictured is the Route 44 Acres Homes Multi-Service Center bus stop.
The agency completed upgrades at 2,500 stops to make them fully accessible.
May 5, 2022
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Houston METRO’s newly remodeled Northwest Transit Center exemplifies universal design.
Bluetooth bus beacons, Braille signage and better bus stops are just a few examples of how Houston METRO is focused on providing accessibility for all.
Nov. 4, 2021
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The project is an opportunity to refresh and update the lanes using an industry best practice of red striping and markings to provide visual instruction to users.
Oct. 26, 2021
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Houston Metro has already moved forward with the purchase of 20 full-size electric buses
The vision statement includes a series of environmentally sustainable initiatives and investments, including the adoption of a 100 percent zero-emission bus replacement goal by...
Aug. 27, 2021
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The introduction of electric buses and vehicles is part of a larger Climate Action Plan that is currently being developed.
July 23, 2021
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The board approved a cleaning contract and the installation of fiberglass seat inserts on light-rail vehicles.
Nov. 20, 2020
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This is the second time in five years and the third time in the agency's history to receive the award.
Aug. 31, 2020
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AIM grant recipients will deploy new transportation technologies and services, including microtransit, vehicle automation, integrating ride-hailing services with transit and contactless...
Aug. 28, 2020
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Mesh fencing material has been installed on local buses to help adhere to social distancing guidelines.
April 8, 2020
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The upgrades include additional bus bays, new security cameras, wider sidewalks and ramps and more parking spaces.
Feb. 3, 2020
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The 16-year-old facility will receive new sidewalks and bus platforms and improved access ramps and braille signage.
Jan. 28, 2020
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The METRONext Moving Forward Plan includes more miles of bus service, better connections to the airports and new or improved transit centers, among other things.
Nov. 8, 2019
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The pilot program will connect riders while onboard select bus routes for free.
Oct. 16, 2019
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The facility improvements include more bus bays, a new Metro RideStore and more parking for the Park & Riders, among other upgrades.
Sept. 3, 2019
Residents of Harris County will consider approving $3.5 billion in bonding for Metro Harris County.
Aug. 15, 2019
METRO has teamed up with Station Houston, the city's preeminent tech startup hub, to host a transportation and mobility innovation edition of Houston's Startup Demo Day.
March 26, 2019
Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County riders now have the luxury of a personal guide thanks to a new tool.
Dec. 14, 2018
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Metro Board Chair Carrin Patman addresses audience at State of Metro.
Direct connections to Houston's airports, new rapid transit lines linking downtown to uptown, and eight new Park & Ride lots are just a few of the transit projects proposed.
Dec. 14, 2018
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Cindy Lambert and Metro President & CEO Tom Lambert.
The American Public Transportation Association formally recognized Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County President & CEO Tom Lambert as the 2018 Outstanding Public Transportat...
Sept. 26, 2018
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Metro Board members Sanjay Ramabhadran and Cindy Siegel along with President & CEO Tom Lambert join Missiouri City Mayor Allen Owen, U.S. Rep. Al Green and others for commemorative ribbon cutting.
The Missouri City (MCTX) Community Connector has carried its first riders. A ribbon cutting event kicked off the new service.
Aug. 28, 2018
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The American Public Transportation Association recognized Metro President & CEO Tom Lambert as its Outstanding Public Transportation Manager for 2018.
The American Public Transportation Association recognized Metro President & CEO Tom Lambert as its Outstanding Public Transportation Manager for 2018.
July 27, 2018
New Flyer of America Inc. has announced that the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County has awarded a new contract for 14 heavy-duty, sixty-foot Xcelsior clean-diesel...
July 17, 2018
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Pictured (from left to right) Troi Taylor, Teresa 'Terry' Morales, Carrin Patman, Sanjay Ramabhadran.
Teresa "Terry" R. Morales is the newest member of the The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County Board of Directors.
July 13, 2018
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Slam Poet, Marie Brown, finds riding Metro gives her time to write.
When Marie Brown's car was totaled in an accident she turned to the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County.
May 31, 2018
The American Public Transportation Association has awarded the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County with its highest honor for bus safety and security excellence.
May 22, 2018
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This battery operatored shuttle is used in Arlington at AT&T Stadium.
Texas Southern University students may have another transportation option on campus in the fall semester: an autonomous shuttle.
April 27, 2018
The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County police are asking for the public's help to find a man wanted for punching a Metro bus operator in the face.
Feb. 9, 2018
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In the Medical Center left turns are allowed, but only at designated intersections.
Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County police have a message for area drivers; start paying attention to traffic signs along the MetroRail or get ready to pay up.
Jan. 31, 2018
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Leang 'Terry' Ear was in the middle of his overnight shift as a MetroRail technician when he came across a car crash.
When Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County employee Leang "Terry" Ear came across a car crash in the early hours of Nov. 20, 2017, he knew he had to act.
Dec. 14, 2017
Metro President & CEO Tom Lambert will serve at least another two years as head of the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County.
Nov. 8, 2017
A power system failure along the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County's MetroRail Red Line has resulted in an unscheduled service interruption.
Sept. 22, 2017
Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County services will continue to be suspended through Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017 due to unsafe road conditions and flooding.
Aug. 29, 2017
The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County's (Metro) Board of Directors has approved a policy which would make bus service in communities outside Metro's service area...
June 5, 2017
The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Metro) has begun an improvement project on tracks along the Green and Purple Light Rail Lines this week which will impact ...
May 15, 2017
A national consumer advocacy organization and its state affiliate has given the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Metro) an "A" for showing taxpayers how their ...
April 27, 2017
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Park & Ride customers must park in the garage beginning Feb. 13.
On Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Metro) customers who use the Grand Parkway Park & Ride were given access to a new 1,700-space garage...
Feb. 14, 2017
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Motor Coach Industries (MCI) recently announced that the Board of Directors for Houston-based Metro (Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County) has awarded MCI a new three...
Jan. 25, 2017
A bus bridge will be used over the next week to assist Red Line passengers whose usual MetroRail ride is not available due to signal improvement work.
Jan. 5, 2017
Proterra recently announced that the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Metro) will deploy a 40-foot Proterra Catalyst FC for 90 days beginning on December 4, demonstratin...
Nov. 30, 2016
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The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County MetroRail's Green and Purple Lines are returning to normal service four days ahead of schedule thanks to the hard work of crews...
Nov. 8, 2016
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The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Metro) more Metro riders are now able to pay for their transit with their mobile phones
Nov. 7, 2016
Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Metro) has been provided a plan by contractor Houston Rapid Transit (HRT) to immediately begin addressing a mechanical issue that...
Oct. 25, 2016
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Registered voters in the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Metro) service area are encouraged to hop on board Metro at no charge for a ride to the polls.
Oct. 18, 2016
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The first Houston production buses delivered by Nova Bus to Houston Metro.
Nova Bus has recently announced that the company has received an order for 425 40-foot CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) buses from VIA Metropolitan Transit in San Antonio, Texas.
Oct. 11, 2016
The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County MPD Chief Vera Bumpers reminded riders, on the 33rd annual National Night Out, that Metro leaves a safety light on at all rail...
Oct. 5, 2016
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The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Metro) has announced that it wants the public to help fill in the blank as it prepares to rename a landmark rail station.
Sept. 2, 2016
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The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Metro) Police Department K9’s Reno, Hank, Alex, Aimy, River, Jesy, & Soptik have received bullet and stab protective vests...
Aug. 25, 2016
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The numbers show The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County's (Metro) Transportation Network is experiencing unprecedented growth. The period from September 2015 to July...
Aug. 16, 2016
As the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County's (Metro) New Bus Network debuted so did a number of rider tools to help patrons with trip planning and enhanced customer...
Aug. 15, 2016
The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Metro) Star and the Houston Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) have partnered to celebrate vanpool during August, Commute Solutions...
Aug. 8, 2016
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From paying for fares and trip planning, to reaching customer service, the new RideMetro app gives you quick access to all of Metro's applications in one convenient place.
July 20, 2016
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38 Manchester/ Lawndale bus route.
Commuters in southeast Houston have another transportation option thanks to a new bus route.
July 1, 2016
On Thursday, Jun. 16, Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Metro) will join with other public transit agencies across the country and participate in the 11th annual...
June 15, 2016
Motor Coach Industries (MCI)
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Motor Coach Industries (MCI) has announced that Metro (Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County) expands its high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) regional service, accepting delivery...
June 7, 2016
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Metro's police dogs set to receive vests.
Metro Police Department K9’s Reno, Hank, Alex, Aimy, River, Jesy, & Soptik will receive bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization...
May 10, 2016
In a move to strengthen service, the The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Metro) Board unanimously approved issuing body cameras to Metro police (MPD) officers...
May 3, 2016
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Houston Metro COO Andrew Skabowski helps coordinate flood response efforts.
As the number of people impacted by the flooding grows, Metro is meeting the call for help and encouraging flood recovery efforts.
April 21, 2016
Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Metro) had suspended all transit services due to catastrophic weather, causing widespread flooding in the Houston region.
April 19, 2016
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U.S. Army veteran Justin Marcum, Sr. receives his METRO Veterans Pass.
The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County is showing its gratitude to disabled veterans with the launch of the Qualified Metro Veterans Pass (MVP).
April 12, 2016
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Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner administers the oath of office to new Metro board appointees.
Carrin Patman, a highly respected Houston attorney, adds another title as she is sworn as the Chair of Metro's board. She is the first woman to hold that title at Metro.
April 8, 2016
The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Metro) board members are moving forward to honor disabled veterans with a program which gives qualified disabled service members...
March 24, 2016
GlobeSherpa and the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Houston Metro), today announced the launch of the "Metro Q Mobile Ticketing" mobile application. The new Metro...
Feb. 29, 2016
Residents of the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Metro) service area who are heading out for early voting Saturday and on Super Tuesday primary elections can ...
Feb. 19, 2016
Customers spoke, and Metro listened. Beginning Jan. 24, Metro will put in place a series of route and schedule modifications based on feedback received from riders and bus operators...
Jan. 11, 2016
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Transit Authority on Dec. 29, announced that the entire subway system on the Red and Blue lines now has 4G wireless service coverage, making...
Dec. 29, 2015
Metro's chosen path to increase ridership by delivering improved routes, with improved connections, is producing solid, steady and most impressively significant, numbers - across...
Dec. 28, 2015
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Houston Metro has launched a new campaign to spell out the rules of the road and to stave off operator assaults.
Metro, one of the safest transit systems of its size in the United States, is engaging its ridership in a new “Respect Is Mutual” safety campaign that aims to curb the rising ...
Dec. 17, 2015
Local elementary students are in for a treat when Metro staff throws open the doors to offer them a tour of bus facilities, also known as bus barns, during the week of Dec. 14...
Dec. 14, 2015
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Metro is adding more trips to several bus routes in January in order to alleviate overcrowding issues.
Metro Board members have approved minor modifications to enhance the New Bus Network. The network launched Aug. 16. Since then, Metro's Board, staff and bus operators have welcomed...
Nov. 23, 2015
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Metro Chairman Gilbert Garcia, Board members Christof Spieler, Jim Robinson and Diann Lewter, along with State Representative Carol Alvarado, Daniel Bustamante of Casa de Amigos and community members, cut the ribbon on the new Burnett Transit Center.
The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Metro) celebrated the grand opening this morning of Burnett Transit Center located at 700 Burnett St. and Everett St. It is...
Nov. 12, 2015
Metro salutes veterans and active military personnel by waiving fares on Nov. 11.The free rides apply to Metro's local bus, MetroRail, MetroLift, and Park & Ride. Patrons simply...
Nov. 10, 2015
Metro's total ridership continued to increase following the addition of two new light-rail lines and the launch of the New Bus Network which create a comprehensive transit system...
Oct. 26, 2015
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The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Metro) Board of Directors has voted to approve a new two year contract for current Metro President & CEO Tom Lambert. The ...
Oct. 23, 2015
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Current and new parking spaces at Metro's Grand Parkway Park & Ride,
On Oct. 26, Metro will open 448 new parking spaces at the Grand Parkway Park & Ride facility. The expansion more than doubles current capacity, increasing the number of available...
Oct. 21, 2015
The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Metro) has been awarded the Platinum Leadership Circle award by the Texas Comptroller for the second year in a row. The award...
Sept. 22, 2015
School days are just around the corner and so is Metro. Families can make the most of their time and their budget by introducing their students to Metro's Student Q-Fare Card....
Aug. 21, 2015
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Metro staff at the Downtown Transit Center have handed out hundreds of system maps to riders who will now enjoy expanded weekend service.
Free rides continue through Aug. 22 for Metro customers using local bus routes and light rail. Since Aug, 16, tens of thousands of riders have benefited from the free rides promoting...
Aug. 20, 2015
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Back row from left to right, Metro President/CEO Tom Lambert, board members Don Elder, Christof Spieler, Chairman Gilbert Garcia, board member Jim Robinson and Mike Lewter (husband of Board member Diann Lewter). Front row, from left to right, board member Sanjay Ramabhadran, Robert Castañeda(husband of) board member Lisa Castañeda, board member Diann Lewter and grandson Mikey Lewter.
Metro local bus riders shared their experience on the New Bus Network Aug. 16 with Metro's chairman, the president/CEO and board members as they took a spin on two of the improved...
Aug. 17, 2015