Transportation
As Demand For Public Transit Grows, Fort Bend County Opens New Bus Facility
Posted on · Officials say the new facility is designed to meet the needs of a growing population.
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Houston Matters
Monday’s Show: Eliminating Fares On Houston Buses And Trains, And Your Pet Peeves (Jan. 6, 2020)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: Could METRO eliminate fares on its trains and buses? Plus your pet peeves. And an update on Houston sports.
Transportation
Early Numbers Show Growing Ridership For New Harris County Bus Service
Posted on · The service was created with the help of a federal grant. It's designed to help people who are still recovering from Harvey's floods two years ago.
News
Free Wi-Fi Is Coming To Houston’s Buses And Trains
Posted on · Wi-Fi will be available on select buses and trains as part of a pilot program. The transit agency says it hopes to gather rider feedback on the service as it looks for ways to expand it system-wide.
Transportation
New Bus Routes Will Serve Harris County Residents Still Recovering From Hurricane Harvey
Posted on · Transit officials say the routes will also benefit people in east Harris County who lost vehicles in Imelda.
Transportation
METRO Weighs Options For Light Rail To Hobby Airport
Posted on · Board members are considering different proposals ahead of a bond election this fall.
Houston Matters
What Houston Can Learn From Mid-Sized Towns Like Oklahoma City
Posted on · In his book, The Next American City, former Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett explains what places like Indianapolis and Des Moines can teach places like Houston.
Transportation
Study: Transit-Dependent Houstonians Are Struggling With Poor Sidewalks
Posted on · A new study looks at the challenges many Houstonians face because they don’t have adequate sidewalks. It’s a particular problem in one neighborhood where a lot of residents depend on public transit.
News
Here’s How to Get A Free Ride to The Polls on Election Day
Posted on · Metro is waiving fares for voters headed to polling places all over Harris County.
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.
Houston Matters
From Highways To Public Transit: Book Examines How Houston’s Transportation Landscape Took Shape
Posted on · Rice University researcher Kyle Shelton tells the story in "Power Moves: Transportation, Politics, and Development in Houston."
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 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
Pasadena Residents Will Once Again Have Public Transit
Posted on · The City of Pasadena wants to hear what residents think about plans for a new bus service. The community has been without buses for the past five years but they're now set for a comeback.
Transportation
Metro Is Offering Free Rides For Students This Summer
Posted on · It's the first time Metro has offered the program. It's open to students in kindergarten through high school.