Transportation
A New Study Looks At Who’s Using Public Transit In The Houston Area
Posted on · It's the most expansive survey ever conducted on a regional basis.
Tag: Metropolitan Transit Authority
Transportation
Metro Plans New Safety Improvements Along The Light Rail Lines
Posted on · The goal is to keep people from walking out in front of trains
Transportation
Students Can Ride For Free This Summer On Metro’s Buses And Trains
Posted on · Fares are being waived for students in kindergarten through college
Transportation
Metro Wants To Partner With The City Of Houston To Clear HOV Breakdowns Quicker
Posted on · Drivers who break down in Metro’s H-O-V and HOT lanes may soon be able to get their vehicle towed for free. The transit agency is asking the City of Houston to expand its SafeClear program.
Transportation
Metro Works To Educate Drivers On How Not To Get Hit By A Train
Posted on · The transit agency says over half of the collisions along the light rail line are caused by vehicles running red lights and making improper left turns.
Transportation
Metro Approves Agreement To Operate Houston’s First Bus Rapid Transit System
Posted on · The transit agency is also purchasing buses and other equipment for the new line near the Galleria
Transportation
As The Roads Get More Crowded, A Study Looks At New Transportation Options For The Houston Region
Posted on · Metro isn’t the only organization that’s looking at the area’s long-term transit needs. The Houston-Galveston Area Council is also studying how high-capacity transit could better connect the growing eight-county region
News
Houston Metro Still Struggles With Rail Safety
Posted on · Metro officials say more than a dozen safety-related projects will roll out in the coming months
Transportation
Neighbors Speak Out Against Proposed Homeless Shelter At Metro Bus Facility
Posted on · Metro’s board has voted to draft an agreement with the City of Houston that would allow for a temporary shelter. But not everyone is happy with the idea
Transportation
Metro Transit Facility Could Soon Be Housing The Homeless
Posted on · Metro's board is expected to vote this week on approving an agreement with the city
Transportation
Metro Is Offering Free Rides For Fans Headed To The World Series
Posted on · Houston's transit agency is hoping to cut down on some of the traffic around Minute Maid Park.
Transportation
Metro Tries Out New Safety Technology On The Light Rail Lines
Posted on · The transit agency says it wants to get riders' attention before there's a crash or a near-miss.
Transportation
Houston’s Transit Agency Tallies Up Damages After Harvey
Posted on · Metro is hoping to recoup some of the losses it suffered during the historic floods.
Transportation
Metro Wants To Make Its Light Rail Trains More Visible
Posted on · Houston's transit agency is giving its light rail trains a paint job. They're getting a big splash of color so you’ll see them coming.
Transportation
What Houstonians Want To See In A Regional Transit System
Posted on · Metro is looking for ways to expand to the suburbs. The agency is currently getting input from the public on how to do it.