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METRO could take over Houston’s sputtering bike-share program

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on January 20, 2023 · The Houston region's mass transit is considering whether to extend a lifeline to Houston BCycle, the decade-old bike-sharing program that has made significant inroads but encountered financial difficulties.

Tags bike sharing Houston BCycle metro Metropolitan Transit Authority multimodal infrastructure

Transportation

METRO Board Votes To Spend $21 Million On Cleaning Bus Stops

Gail Delaughter

Posted on August 22, 2019 · Transit officials want to improve cleanliness to encourage more people to ride.

Tags bus stops management district Metropolitan Transit Authority neighborhoods transit

the front of a Metro police motorcycle

Transportation

Houston’s Transit Agency Wants To Hire More Police

Gail Delaughter

Posted on July 1, 2019 · METRO officials say they'll look at reported crimes and rider feedback in deciding where to deploy the officers.

Tags crime light rail Metropolitan Transit Authority police public safety

Transportation

Houston’s First Self-Driving Shuttle Rolls Out At Texas Southern University

Gail Delaughter

Posted on June 19, 2019 · The autonomous vehicle will have an operator on board during a pilot program.

Tags autonomous vehicle First Transit Metropolitan Transit Authority self-driving car texas southern university

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Houston-Area Residents Question Community’s Use Of METRO Money

Gail Delaughter

Posted on March 20, 2019 · METRO’s General Mobility program helps fund transportation projects in areas that don't have bus service. One resident started looking through public records to find out how exactly her city is spending the money.

Tags El Lago freedom of information Metropolitan Transit Authority street flooding Taylor Lake Village

Transportation

METRO Houston Injects $3 Million To Make Bus Stops More Accessible For Disabled Riders

Gail Delaughter

Posted on March 1, 2019 · The transit agency says it’s reviewed hundreds of stops to see which ones need the most help.

Tags bus stop disability Metropolitan Transit Authority sidewalk transit

Transportation

New Study Says Not All Houstonians Have Equal Access To Transit

Gail Delaughter

Posted on November 28, 2018 · The report offers suggestions for improving the city's "transit equity." That includes more frequent service along with additional late-night buses.

Tags LINK Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority poverty transit underserved neighborhoods

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METRO Moves To The Next Phase In Developing A Regional Transit Plan

Gail Delaughter

Posted on November 23, 2018 · The transit agency hopes to address a growing population and changing mobility needs.

Tags bond referendum bus commuting Metropolitan Transit Authority Regional Transit Plan

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METRO Is About To Start Testing Its First Self-Driving Vehicle

Gail Delaughter

Posted on November 15, 2018 · Transit officials want to learn if autonomous buses could help solve some of the region’s mobility issues.

Tags autonomous vehicles driverless cars Metropolitan Transit Authority texas southern university transit

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METRO Hopes For A Strong Advocate In Congress With Lizzie Fletcher’s Election

Gail Delaughter

Posted on November 7, 2018 · Fletcher's opponent John Culberson long fought plans for a proposed rail line on Richmond Avenue.

Tags bus rapid transit light rail Lizzie Fletcher Metropolitan Transit Authority Richmond Avenue

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Here’s How to Get A Free Ride to The Polls on Election Day

Gail Delaughter

Posted on October 26, 2018 · Metro is waiving fares for voters headed to polling places all over Harris County.

Tags election day Metropolitan Transit Authority public transit underserved neighborhoods voting

Transportation

Metro Is Considering Park and Ride Bus for Conroe

Gail Delaughter

Posted on October 18, 2018 · The new service would take riders into downtown Houston and the Texas Medical Center

Tags commuting conroe Metropolitan Transit Authority park and ride transit

Transportation

Metro Cracking Down on Drivers Who Use HOV Lanes Illegally

Gail Delaughter

Posted on October 3, 2018 · Police are now doing targeted enforcement on one of Houston’s busiest commuter routes

Tags carpooling commuting HOV lanes Metropolitan Transit Authority park and ride

Transportation

Transportation Planners Consider Regional Transit Fare Collection System

Gail Delaughter

Posted on September 4, 2018 · With commuters now moving in all directions, the Houston-Galveston Area Council hopes to smooth out the ride for people who travel by bus. Transportation planners say riders should be able to transfer to different bus systems by only paying one fare.

Tags commuter bus houston-galveston area council Metropolitan Transit Authority reverse commuting transit fare

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Metro Apologizes for Inaccurate TV Spot

Gail Delaughter

Posted on August 31, 2018 · Metro has now pulled a TV spot that praised the response of its employees during Harvey’s floods last year. The spot was taken off the air because it incorrectly had footage from Hurricane Katrina.

Tags disaster response flooding Hurricane Harvey Hurricane Katrina Metropolitan Transit Authority

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Opposition growing to SB 147 (Jan. 24, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on January 24, 2023 · On Tuesday's show: We learn about opposition to Senate Bill 147, which would prevent companies and citizens from China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia from purchasing land in Texas.

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How Houston will continue expanding transportation options in 2023

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on January 11, 2023 · Several infrastructure projects are in the works this year that aim to improve and expand mobility for cyclists, pedestrians and mass transit users.

Tags bike lanes BikeHouston harris county Houston Planning & Development Department Houston sidewalks LINK Houston metro multimodal infrastructure transportation infrastructure transportation options

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Houston-area officials urge preparedness, share plans for warming centers ahead of hard freeze

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on December 20, 2022 · Five community warming centers, including the George R. Brown Convention Center, will open across Houston on Thursday afternoon.

Tags ercot Freezing temperatures Freezing Weather Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner metro

Transportation

Houston METRO to add new security screen monitors to hundreds of buses

Ashley Brown

Posted on September 22, 2022 · All METRO buses are equipped with cameras already, so the new screens will display a live feed throughout the buses and provide customers with information on METRO alerts.

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