Transportation
Fares Are About To Go Up For MetroLift Paratransit Service
Posted on · It's MetroLift's first fare increase in over two decades and some riders aren't happy about it.
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Transportation
TxDOT: No Issues With Bridge Railing In Fatal Bus Crash In Houston
Posted on · Officials at the state agency in charge of maintaining freeways said they are continuing a review to see if something different needs to be installed.
Transportation
Riders Sound Off On Metro’s New Bus Network
Posted on · Metro says it's pleased so far with ridership on the new bus network, but some riders say they wish they had their old routes back. Transit officials expect they'll make some changes once all the numbers are in.
Rerouting Houston Buses
Houston’s New Bus Routes Go Into Effect This Sunday
Posted on · As Metro prepares to roll out its new bus system, riders have lots of questions as to how their routes will change. Transit officials say customer service representatives will be available in person and by phone.
Houston Matters
Rerouting Houston Buses: A Closer Look at Metro’s New Bus Routes
Posted on · On Sunday (Aug. 16, 2015), METRO is launching a major redesign to its bus routes. The intention is to boost ridership and remove vehicles from already crowded roads. But for some riders, it could mean a longer walk to get on a bus and more time to get to their destinations. This week on News […]
Rerouting Houston Buses
Will Metro’s Plan Get More People To Ride?
Posted on · Houston's bus network is about to undergo some major changes as part of Metro's effort to get more riders. But will more frequent service actually encourage people to get on a bus? As we wrap up our series "Rerouting Houston's Buses", we'll look at how the new system will work, and what happened when they did the same thing in another city.
Rerouting Houston Buses
Why Metro Is Making Big Changes
Posted on · Metro is just days away from rolling out its new bus network, and many riders are wondering if the new routes will be an improvement over what they have now. Some riders say they'll have to walk farther to get to a stop, but Metro says they'll experience much more frequent service and they can get more places without having to transfer downtown. In part two of our series "Rerouting Houston Buses", we hop on the bus with Metro board member Christof Spieler to discuss what those changes mean for longtime riders.
Rerouting Houston Buses
The Tale Of Two Bus Routes
Posted on · Big changes are coming for Houston's bus riders as Metro prepares to roll out a major redesign of its entire network. Officials say the goal is to create a system that's easier to use and provides more frequent service, but for some riders, that means they'll no longer have their familiar routes. In part one of our series "Rerouting Houston Buses", we look at the impact of Metro's new bus network on two commutes, and how riders are reacting to the changes.
Transportation
Metro Prepares To Handle Rider Complaints Over New Bus Network
Posted on · Metro unveils its new bus network next month, and they're bracing for an onslaught of unhappy calls. Transit officials say they have a plan to handle those complaints.
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Texans on Transportation, and Print vs. Digital Research: Houston Matters for Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Posted on · The Texas A&M Transportation Institute's policy research center recently completed its first Texas Transportation Poll. Researchers wanted to understand the attitudes and behaviors of Texans towards transportation. Some results won't surprise you: three out of four respondents say there's too much traffic in their neighborhoods. While 90 percent of Texans own or lease a vehicle. […]
Transportation
Metro’s Bus Reimagining Plan Moves Closer To Final Approval
Posted on · New routes are expected to go into effect next summer.
Houston Matters
How Could Riding the Bus in Houston Be Improved?
Posted on · Metro is looking to change Houston's bus service routes, something which hasn't been done for about 30 years. But it's not going to be an easy fix, there'll be major changes in timing, routes, naming and numbering of buses, which is why Metro is looking for lots of public input. Should the re-imagined plan be […]
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Houston’s Image, Riding the Bus & Teaching Kids to Cook: Houston Matters for Thurs., June 5, 2014
Posted on · The Greater Houston Partnership is launching a new branding campaign called Houston: The City with No Limits. The campaign is geared towards attracting Millennials to move to Houston. Itâs not the cityâs first effort to create a better image for itself. The Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau has had two campaigns, both of which […]