So Quick, We Gave It Its Own Lane | Commute Solutions
So quick, we gave it its own lane. Visit RideMETRO.org/METRONext . ^D
Commute Solutions is your resource for improving commuting in the Greater Houston area. Read more here: yourcommutesolution.org
Houston-Galveston Area Council #Commute #HoustonTraffic #HoustonMETRO #CommuteSolutions #METRONext
'Ready to Roll' | Day in the Life: Rail Operator
Ever wonder what it's like to operate METRORail? Meet Danny Duong. ๐ METRO has a wide variety of positions available - begin your career search here: http://WorkatMETRO.org/ ^D
METRO fans win Astros merch!
The Houston Astros are just ONE win away! ๐ค But these #METRO fans are celebrating NOW! Thanks to everyone who entered our trivia contest. ๐คฉ GO #ASTROS! #LevelUP #WorldSeries ^D
Level Up With The RideMETRO App - It Has Everything You Need to Ride!
Download this today! The RideMETRO App is an all-in-one toolkit with everything you need to ride METRO bus and rail services, including contactless fare payments. Whether youโre a new rider or youโve been riding for years, itโs a must-have. Learn more and download the app by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/3U1ouIu ^D
'A Lifelong Friend' | METRO PD Officer Helps Reunite Man With His Family
"A LIFELONG FRIEND" | Way to go, METRO Police! Officer McDonough and his colleagues recently stepped up to help a young man who was stuck in Houston and looking to get across the country to reunite with his family. ๐๐๐ ^D
'METRO is a Great Place to Work' | October is Disability Employment Awareness Month
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! METRO has many opportunities available. Begin your career search here: http://www.WorkForMETRO.org/ ^D #HoustonJobs #HoustonMETRO #Transit #PublicTransit #NDEAM
Honoring Josue Flores at Northside High School
This morning, METRO unveiled a bus shelter at Northside High School memorializing Near Northside resident Josue Flores and commemorating what would have been his graduation from the school in May of 2022.
Josue's family, Northside High School faculty and students, community partners and METRO leadership attended the event to celebrate Josue's life and legacy. โค๏ธ
Read more here: https://bit.ly/3T4noMc ^D
Honoring Josue Flores: METRO joins Houston Independent School District and community partners in unveiling a bus shelter at Northside High School. Josue would have graduated from Northside in May, and METRO dedicates this shelter memorial in his honor. It serves as a reminder to everyone who uses it that Josue was a shining light, loved by a community that never gave up its search for justice for him. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3T4noMc ^D
'We're Always Looking to Hire' | Disability Employment Awareness Month
During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we celebrate the contributions to our workplaces made by those who have disabilities, and we recommit to promoting equal opportunity for all people. METRO has various opportunities for all experience levels. Begin your search here: http://www.WorkForMETRO.org/ ^D
#HoustonJobs #HoustonMETRO #Transit #PublicTransit #NDEAM
METRO Star Vanpool
Why waste money on gas when you can save by vanpooling! Our friends at METRO Star Vanpool offer rideshare services throughout the Houston region. ๐ Stop wasting time sitting in traffic and start riding with Vanpool! ๐คฉ Learn more about Vanpool here: https://bit.ly/3epVT0r ^K #commutesolutions
METRO PD Hosts 'Coffee With A Cop' - 10/5/2022
Thank you to everyone who stopped by METRO PD's "Coffee With A Cop" yesterday morning. We always enjoy meeting our neighbors! ๐๐คโ ^D
'I Am Saving Money' | Celebrating Commute Solutions Month
"I am saving money" | Avoid the jam, decrease congestion and improve air quality! METRO joins the Houston-Galveston Area Council in celebrating Commute Solutions Month. ^D
Learn more here: https://www.yourcommutesolution.org/
Plan your commute here: https://bit.ly/3CPKaC4
METRORail "Be Safe Be Seen"
๐ธ Be Safe, Be Seen. ๐ธ Check out this bright wrap being installed on a METRORail train. Always stay alert and obey warning signs and signals. When near METRORail tracks, expect a train from either direction on either track. When on our platforms, make sure you wait behind the yellow/white strip that runs along the edge of the platform. Safety is everyone's responsibility. #StopTrackTragedies #VisionZeroHouston ^K
New security monitors on METRO buses and METRORapid
Look! ๐ There's something new on many METRO vehicles that helps you stay safe and informed. See something? Say something. Call METRO Police at 713-224-2677 (COPS). For emergencies dial 911. ^D
If I Could Go Back To That Day ...
โIf I could go back to that day. . .โ These family members explain what they have learned about staying safe at crossings and near railroad tracks. METRO joins Operation Lifesaver Inc. to #STOPTrackTragedies. Learn more about rail safety here: https://bit.ly/38LkkyY #RailSafetyWeek ^K
METRORail Safety turn lanes
Did you know? Every 3 hours in the U.S., a person or vehicle is hit by a train. Help #STOPTrackTragedies. Learn more about Operation Lifesaver Inc. and #RailSafetyWeek here: https://bit.ly/3SWj0ze ^K
RideMETRO app
Planning your route with METRO is a lot easier thanks to our RideMETRO app. ๐ ๐ Check it out! ๐: https://bit.ly/3T9XzLf ^K
METRO Celebrates Commute Solutions Month
Avoid the jam, decrease congestion and improve air quality! METRO joins the Houston-Galveston Area Council in celebrating Commute Solutions Month. ^D
Learn more here: https://www.yourcommutesolution.org/
Plan your commute here: https://bit.ly/3CPKaC4
Rail Safety Video
Don't risk beating the train. You're better off adding a few extra minutes to your commute than be in a severe rail accident. ๐
Trains take longer to come to a complete stop than cars. Remember to never walk, run or drive around lowered crossing gates. METRO RAIL SAFETY: https://bit.ly/3QSb5Sa #VisionZeroTexas ^K
METRORail Safety
Trying to beat the train is NEVER a good idea. ๐ โ Listen for train horns, whistles and signal bells. Obey all traffic signals and signs โ donโt try to beat the lights. These small tips can safe your life. Learn more about METRORail safety info: https://bit.ly/3pkqnD3. #VisionZeroTexas ^K
Join METRO Board Chair Sanjay Ramabhadran, METRO President & CEO Tom Lambert, along with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Congress members Sheila Jackson Lee, Sylvia Garcia and other local leaders to celebrate the Federal Transit Administration's recent award of $21.6 million to the Authority for the purchase of additional electric buses and related charging infrastructure. Read more about our sustainability efforts here: https://bit.ly/3QnhPal ^D
Work for METRO
Thanks to Majic 102.1, Praise Houston, and KBXX 97.9 The Box for letting us stop by this week and talk about METROโs current job opportunities and transit projects! We had a blast! ๐๏ธ๐๐
Job openings: https://jobs.ridemetro.org/. ^C
METRO Celebrates Federal Funding for the City of Houston's Telephone Road Project
Today, METRO, along with local leaders, members of Congress, and the business community, celebrated a $21 million federal grant awarded to the city for its Telephone Road Project. The funds are part of the RAISE grant program made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. It means a more equitable transportation system with accessible sidewalks, better bus stops, and safer streets for ALL residents whether they walk, ride or roll. ๐ ๐๐ฝ ๐๐ฟ ๐ถ๐ฝ ๐ฒ โฟ ๐ ๐ -M
METRO Service Alerts
Are you subscribed to METRO Service Alerts? Receive information about delays, interruptions, and detours directly to your smartphone. You can customize the exact services and routes for which you want to receive alerts!
Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3lFlC4s. ^C
MPD National Night Out
MPD Officers had a blast yesterday with the Harris County Constable Precinct 6 Office and community members for the annual National Night Out event. ๐ฎ ๐ Officers enjoyed playing games with residents while creating positive police-community partnerships. #NNO2022 ^K
METRO ADA Operator Training Video
Bus Trainer Tyrone Scott extensively trains new operators on the ADA features our METRO buses provide for our passengers to have a positive riding experience. The safety of our passengers and employees has always been a priority for METRO, so we make sure our buses, operators, and facilities are equipped to serve different mobility needs. Learn more on our ongoing efforts to improve accessibility throughout the METRO system: https://bit.ly/3OzdTBu ^K
ADA Anniversary Passenger Video
"We're here to help each other." ๐ค As we continue to celebrate the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, one of our frequent passengers wants to help more people ride with METROLift. ๐ โฟ Here's what she has to say. Click here to learn more about our accessibility guidelines: https://bit.ly/3zxQ6O9 #ADA32 ^K
32nd ADA anniversary at METRO
This week, we are celebrating the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). โฟ We value the differences our employees bring to METRO that makes our organization great!๐ฏ If you would like to join the METRO team, click the link: https://bit.ly/3czbWaR #ThanksToTheADA ^K