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.
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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.
Transportation
New Metro Plan Could Clear The Way For More Suburban Bus Service
Posted on · The agency has approved a new policy on how it would operate buses outside its service area. Metro developed the policy as it puts together a regional transit plan.
Transportation
Galveston May Cut Some Bus Service Due to Funding Issues
Posted on · Officials are now looking for input on how to move forward. They'll gather feedback at a public meeting.
Transportation
Metro Is Adding Some Extra Service Before And After The Super Bowl
Posted on · Park and Ride buses will take commuters home early on Friday, while an airport express bus will run all night after the game.
Transportation
A Lot Has Changed Since Houston Last Hosted The Super Bowl
Posted on · The city has added lots of new attractions since 2004 and there's also more transportation options.
Transportation
East End Light Rail Line Is Finally Complete
Posted on · After months of construction, riders can now take the train to a popular transit center on Harrisburg.
Transportation
Wondering Where Your Bus Is? Ask The Social Media Team
Posted on · Metro’s social media team communicates with thousands of riders every day. Online they’re known only by their first initials.
Transportation
Fewer People Are Using Metro’s Park And Ride Buses
Posted on · Transit officials blame the decline on layoffs in the oil and gas industry.
Transportation
New Metro Electric Bus Starts Rolling This Weekend
Posted on · The transit agency is giving the bus a 90-day tryout
Transportation
Metro Will Try Out New Service For Paratransit Riders
Posted on · The transit agency says it wants to help disabled riders access the fixed-route buses.
Transportation
Metro Could Soon Go Back To Voters With A New Transit Referendum
Posted on · In the annual “State of Metro” address before the Greater Houston Partnership, the transit agency’s chairman says there’s a lot that still needs to be done following the last referendum.
Transportation
Metro Approves Budget For FY 2017, Includes Improving Bus Stops and Transit Infrastructure
Posted on · Metro’s board has approved a billion-dollar budget for the new fiscal year. But officials say they’ll have to watch it closely, as they anticipate a possible drop in sales tax revenues.
Transportation
Metro Prepares For Lower Sales Tax Revenues In 2017 Budget
Posted on · Metro’s board is preparing to vote on the transit agency’s budget for Fiscal Year 2017. Officials say they’re on solid financial ground despite an expected drop in some revenues.
Transportation
Metro Investigates Incident On Rail Platform, Two Officers Suspended
Posted on · The incident happened Wednesday morning on Houston's Northside.