Transportation
Houston Bus Riders Will See Expanded Service Starting This Weekend
Posted on · Metro says it's responding to customer demand after its redesign of the city's bus network.
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Transportation
More Changes On The Way For Houston’s Bus System
Posted on · Changes won't be as dramatic as last summer's bus network redesign.
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.
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Metro Gathers Feedback From Riders On Its New Bus Network
Posted on · Transit officials are hearing both complaints and compliments as riders try the system for the first time.
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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.
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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.
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When Public Transit Is Your Only Way To Get Around
Posted on · For many, riding the bus is a choice. But for others, public transit is virtually their only option for getting around and even getting to the bus stop can be a big problem. In part three of our series "Rerouting Houston's Buses", we meet some riders who were in danger of losing service, and how they got Metro's attention.
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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.
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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.
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Video: One Metro Bus Driver’s Simulated Training
Posted on · Starting Monday, Transportation reporter Gail Delaughter looks at Metro's new bus routes, the effort to attract new passengers, and the impact on transit riders. Big changes are coming for Houston's bus riders as Metro prepares to roll out a major redesign of its entire network. It also includes training new drivers.
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Tell Us: What You Think About The Houston Bus System?
Posted on · You see firsthand what the Houston Metro bus experience is like. We want to hear from you. Become a news source and fill out the form below.