• Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Houston Metro)

    Houston, TX 77002

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    About Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Houston Metro)

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    1900 Main Street
    Houston, TX 77002
    http://www.ridemetro.org/
    713.635.4000

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    The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) is the Houston region’s largest public transit provider, offering safe, reliable and affordable transportation services about 370,000 times per day.

    Products and Press Releases

    Houston Metro
    Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Houston Metro’s 500 IAH Downtown Direct will offer riders a non-stop, direct trip to the airport.
    April 14, 2025
    Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Houston Metro’s 500 IAH Downtown Direct will offer riders a non-stop, direct trip to the airport.
    Houston Metro
    The new Missouri City Park & Ride offers riders greater mobility and flexibility with their travel plans with better connectivity to the local medical center and shopping areas.
    March 27, 2025
    The Missouri City Park & Ride offers riders greater mobility and flexibility with their travel plans with better connectivity to the local medical center and shopping areas.
    Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County
    Houston Metro's multifaceted plan provides a roadmap for ridership growth, financial sustainability and the establishment of key priorities that will strengthen the transit culture for the Houston area.
    Feb. 27, 2025
    The multifaceted plan provides a roadmap for ridership growth, financial sustainability and the establishment of key priorities that will strengthen the transit culture for the...
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    MCI D45 CRT high-floor coach
    NFI Group
    Dec. 11, 2024
    The coaches are intended for Houston Metro’s Park & Ride service routes.
    Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO)
    Houston Metro's new Maintenance of Way Facility will work to enhance efficiency, safety and reliability across its METRORail system.
    Dec. 10, 2024
    The new Maintenance of Way Facility is a part of Houston Metro’s efforts to enhance efficiency, safety and reliability across its METRORail system.
    Houston Metro
    Houston Metro rolls out first zero-emission electric buses on two bus routes.
    Sept. 4, 2024
    The agency’s 402 Bellaire Quickline route has transitioned to an all-electric fleet while the 28 OST - Wayside route now has five electric buses in its fleet.
    Houston Metro
    June 20, 2024
    As planned, the project would put the agency in a position that would financially impact its day-to-day operations and severely limit the ability to implement essential services...
    Houston Metro
    Copperleaf says its platform will enable the agency to establish a data-driven process to asses and prioritize investments.
    Houston Metro
    Dec. 21, 2023
    Through Houston Metro's Universal Accessibility Initiative, 5,000 bus stops have been established throughout the area with wider sidewalks, wheelchair ramps, larger bus pads and...
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    Dec. 18, 2023
    The Houston Metro Board of Directors recognized Lambert with a proclamation that highlighted his advocacy for enhanced customer experience, his commitment to public safety and...

    Articles & News

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    Houston Metro's new Missouri City Park & Ride.
    Brandon Lewis
    Jan. 31, 2025
    Sound Transit will open two new stations on the Link 2 Line in Redmond, Wash., on May 10 while Houston Metro has opened the new Missouri City Park & Ride.
    Houston Metro
    Houston Metro is expanding its microtransit partnership with the city of Houston and Evolve Houston to include service in Second Ward, Third Ward and downtown Houston.
    Brandon Lewis
    Dec. 20, 2024
    Tyler Transit is transforming its existing fixed-route service into a microtransit service while Houston Metro is expanding its microtransit partnership with the city of Houston...
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    Jon Gary Herrera (Center), Tiffany Robinson (top right), Ben Tien (bottom left), Ned freeman (bottom right).
    Brandon Lewis
    Nov. 13, 2024
    Personnel updates throughout the public transit industry.
    Houston Metro
    Houston Metro's Gulfton Corridor BRT line.
    Brandon Lewis
    Nov. 12, 2024
    Houston Metro received $1.2 million from the FTA to plan for TOD along the proposed Gulfton Corridor BRT line while LAVTA received $3 million to expand a hydrogen fueling station...
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    Tom Lambert, inset, will retire as president and CEO of Houston Metro at the end of 2023.
    Lambert has been with Houston Metro since 1979 and is the agency’s longest serving president and CEO.
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    An Aerial view of Houston METRO’s Northwest Transit Center.
    March 23, 2021
    Northwest Transit Center becomes gold standard for mobility, accessibility and user experience.
    Houston Metro
    The METRORapid Silver Line features dedicated bus-only lanes.
    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Aug. 24, 2020
    The five-mile, 10-stop BRT is the first of many planned to enhance transit options in Houston.
    Illustration: Mass Transit; Top: Pepi Stojanovski/Unsplash; Bottom: Maria Oswalt/Unsplash
    Dc Funding Mash Up Illustration
    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    July 29, 2020
    The group says more emergency stimulus funding is needed to avert a ‘looming financial calamity.’

    Videos & Resources

    MetroRail Employee Pulls Two People From Burning Car
    Dec. 14, 2017
    A surveillance camera captured Leang "Terry" Ear 's heroic actions that helped save two car crash victims.
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    June 3, 2016
    This week's update features videos from the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), The Rapid, Metropolitan Tranist Authority of Harris County (Metro), Valley Metro and the California...

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    Dec. 15, 2023
    METRO celebrated its all-new autonomous shuttle and provided an update on the agency's recent move toward zero-emissions vehicles.
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    Dec. 7, 2023
    The 25-mile BRT line that will connect Westchase Park & Ride and Tidwell Transit Center will enter its engineering phase in early 2024.
    Houston Metro
    Nov. 6, 2023
    The first installations will focus on stops without shelters and then move on to replacing older shelters later in the process; the authority plans on installing 2,000 shelters...
    Jacobs
    Oct. 26, 2023
    The Joint Development and Transit Oriented Development program aims to improve transit experience and connectivity for Houston Metro's community.
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    Oct. 6, 2023
    After receiving feedback about the bus stop's condition, Rep. Jolanda Jones contacted Houston Metro to make updates to the shelter, which included the addition of a new shelter...
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    NFI Group
    Oct. 6, 2023
    The new high-performance 160 Xcelsior® 40-foot clean-diesel transit buses will replace end-of-life vehicles in Houston Metro’s fleet and provide an enhanced passenger experience...
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    Sept. 29, 2023
    The bike share program is set to debut summer of 2024 featuring 140 E-bikes at 20 solar-ready stations near transit hubs.
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    Aug. 7, 2023
    The $5 million grant will go into to bringing about safe and effective connections and mobility solutions for a growing population in the Houston Metro service area.
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    GMV
    July 27, 2023
    The contract calls for GMV to implement a cloud-hosted content management system and provide installation, maintenance and support for Houston Metro’s growing digital signage ...