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The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) is the region’s largest public transit provider, offering safe, reliable and affordable transportation services about 370,000 times per day. METRO operates more than 1,200 buses and 22.7 miles of light
rail. METRO’s services also include: Star Vanpool, METROLift, HOV lanes, HOT lanes, Bikes-on-Buses/Trains program, Park & Ride and road improvement projects.
We continue to celebrate with MPD Officer Eddie Rodriguez. 👮 One of Eddie's favorite part of the job is making connections with passengers and making them feel comfortable talking to an officer and other METRO employees. Since joining the METRO team 3 years ago he's felt right at home!
Stay tuned and like our social media pages as we spotlight more employees like Eddie and what they do to help and support the community. ^K
Did you know you can take our survey in Spanish? 🤩 There's still time to take the survey and make your voice heard on how we're doing!
Don't forget to like our Spanish page METRO Houston en Español 👍 ^K
¡Ayúdanos a mejorar! Cuéntenos sobre su experiencia viajando con METRO el año pasado y participe para tener la oportunidad de ganar una tarjeta de tarifa METRO Q de $100. ENCUESTA: https://bit.ly/3wverRL ^K
Hey , are you ready to be transported to the concert of a lifetime? 🎉🚌
METRO's finest are here and ready to help you get to the Renaissance World Tour tonight at NRG so you can see Queen Bey herself 👑 Get deets on how to ride at bit.ly/3PyT6Ay -M
"It's Personal" | Your safety is our No. 1 priority. MPD officers are licensed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. Every day, they patrol area streets, roadways and METRO facilities. ^D
Houston METRO employees proudly wore their RED this week to show support for !
METRO's buses are ready to roll! Learn more about transit services to the Beyonce here: https://bit.ly/3LBahjJ ^M
A look at the 2020s: BOOST, Universal Accessibility, METRORapid expansion and more | As METRO President & CEO Tom Lambert prepares to retire at the end of the year, he looks at some of the agency's biggest accomplishments. ^D
Always stay alert when using rail transit systems. Safety is everyone’s responsibility, which is why we’re teaming with Operation Lifesaver Inc. to share important tips to prevent rail-related accidents. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3cLy0L7 ^M
Heading to NRG Stadium this weekend to see Queen Bey live? 👑🐝 We've got you covered! DETAILS: https://bit.ly/46gVuTa ^K
METRO’s Board of Directors is poised to vote on a new multi-year contract that would create a bike share program for the transit agency with a focus on first and last mile connectivity 🚲. The vote will come Thursday, Sept. 28. Click here to learn more: https://bit.ly/3LBSTLN ^M
"It's All About Your Safety" | Your safety is our No. 1 priority. MPD officers are licensed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. Every day, they patrol area streets, roadways and METRO facilities. ^D
Operation Lifesaver Inc. continues! DYK that every 3 hours in the U.S., a person or vehicle is hit by a train? Help – always be cautious when approaching railroad crossings.
Check it out! We are ready for you and all of your wonderful fans, Beyoncé. 😍 ^D
ICYMI - Sgt. Alex Edwards with the METRO Police Department discusses the important role of transit marshals in protecting patrons and employees. 💪 Listen now: https://bit.ly/464Yhic 🎧 ^D
How are we doing? 🤔 Tell us about your experience riding with METRO the past year and enter for a chance to win a $100 METRO Q Fare Card! 💳 SURVEY: https://bit.ly/3wverRL ^K
: Operator Tucker has an outstanding work record with no accidents or passenger complaints. He takes his job seriously and always puts in 100 percent in whatever he does.
Way to go, Steven! ^K
Today marks the start of Operation Lifesaver Inc. Rail Safety week.
METRO is proud to team up with this organization to help keep everyone safe.
Safety is everyone’s responsibility, which is why we’re sharing important tips to prevent rail-related accidents. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3cLy0L7 ^M
We kick off with Light Rail Operator Irving Letona. He's only been with METRO for six months, but he already feels right at home. See what he has to say what it's like working at METRO.
Like and follow our page to learn more about employees like Letona and their wonderful contributions to METRO! ^K
"MPD: Comfort in Crisis" | Your safety is our No. 1 priority. MPD officers are licensed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. Every day, they patrol area streets, roadways and METRO facilities. ^D
Today is the first day of National Hispanic Heritage Month! We value the diversity and contributions all of our employees bring to the community. Throughout the month, we will be highlighting several of our Hispanic employees and their roles within METRO. ^K
Looking back: A redesigned bus network + METRORail expansion | As METRO President & CEO Tom Lambert prepares to retire at the end of the year, he looks at the agency's biggest accomplishments in the 2010s. ^D
METRO has plainclothes police officers who patrol the system. We're chatting with MPD's Transit Marshals on the latest edition of The Next Stop. 🎧 Listen Now 🎧 -> https://bit.ly/464Yhic ^D
: Operator Perkins is a staple in the community she serves. She makes it a priority to speak to everyone she meets. Here's a fun fact! Her passengers and colleagues call her "Mother" due to her mother-like nature and true concern for others.
Thank you for your 20 years at METRO, Vanessa! ^K
METRORail trains are very quiet and move along the street just like other vehicles. So as you’re walking, rolling or biking to the station where you board, it’s important to be safe, be seen and stay alert. For more safety tips visit https://bit.ly/460zCvk ^M
Today, METRO joins the community in remembering and honoring those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. It’s been 22 years since the attack, but their legacies will forever live on. ^K
METRO recognizes September as Rail Safety Awareness Month 🚇. Safety is everyone's responsibility, which is why we’re sharing important tips to prevent rail-related accidents. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/460zCvk ^M
: Operator Williams has an incredible work ethic and willingness to assist in any area when management or his peers need him. He is an outstanding employee and a great asset to the METRO team.
Thank you for your 12 years at METRO, Willie! ^K
Have you seen our latest METRO Matters episode in Spanish? Make sure to like and follow our page METRO Houston en Español! ^K
In observance of Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 4, 2023, METRO will operate on the following schedule. DETAILS: https://bit.ly/3qVFZRL ^K
: Operator Hamilton has an outstanding overall performance record. He is accident-free, dependable, and smiles as he greets everyone he encounters. Hamilton projects a positive image of METRO.
Great job, Anthony! ^K
Dante Arceneaux, a junior at Lamar High School says METRO has been a big part of his life for as long as he can remember. He likes taking public transit to meet new people and explore new places! ^K
You can read more about Dante in our latest METRO Connections newsletter.
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ICYMI - We're talking about what it takes to protect the transit system and our community 24/7. Meet MPD's K-9 Unit! 🐶👮 Listen now: https://bit.ly/47PcSjR 🎧 ^D
In this Super Duty Jobs, we follow several of our mechanics as they install a new bus shelter. There's always something new and exciting to do when you work at METRO. We're currently hiring for various positions! Start your career with METRO here: https://bit.ly/440qXs7 ^K
There's still an opportunity to participate in a series of community workshops to develop priorities and preferences for the design and amenities of the . Make your voice heard! Register to at RideMETRO.org/UniversityGroup. ^K
BACK TO SCHOOL SAVINGS! 🏫 🍎 ✏️ Starting Sept. 1, students with an active, discounted METRO Q Fare Card can ride with METRO for only 60 cents. DETAILS: https://bit.ly/3E9PkZ5 ^K
We appreciate everyone who attended the Tidwell Transit-Oriented Development Open House tonight. ☑️ The Tidwell Transit-Oriented Development Plan is the first step toward identifying potential improvements to the transit center property and the surrounding area. The Tidwell Transit Center is expected to be the northern end of the line for the 25-mile University Corridor Project. Learn more, provide input and register to get updates here: https://bit.ly/3KZPUfR ^D
Come join us right now! 📣 We're hosting another Tidwell Transit-Oriented Development Open House tonight. Our team is set up and ready for you to come learn about this plan and share your feedback. We're located at HTX Art on Jensen Dr from 6 to 8 p.m. (Aug. 24). Learn more: https://bit.ly/3KZPUfR ^D
You may not always see us, but the METRO Police Department is always looking out for you. We're investing in people, equipment and technology to help protect your personal safety. Reach us anytime by dialing on your cell phone. Visit https://bit.ly/45HsqnO to learn more. ^D
: Operator Gamble began his career at METRO almost 40 years ago. He has an outstanding work record, great customer service, and no customer complaints. Operator Gamble was also recognized and received a Safety Award at our recent METRO Board of Directors meeting.
Keep up the amazing work, Columbus! ^K
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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
Ever wonder what it's like to operate METRORail? Meet Danny Duong. 🚆 METRO has a wide variety of positions available - begin your career search here: http://WorkatMETRO.org/ ^D
The Houston Astros are just ONE win away! 🤘 But these #METRO fans are celebrating NOW! Thanks to everyone who entered our trivia contest. 🤩 GO #ASTROS! #LevelUP #WorldSeries ^D
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 you’re a new rider or you’ve been riding for years, it’s a must-have. Learn more and download the app by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/3U1ouIu ^D
"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. 💙💙💙 ^D
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
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. ❤️ 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
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
Why waste money on gas when you can save by vanpooling! Our friends at METRO Star Vanpool offer rideshare services throughout the Houston region. 🚐 Stop wasting time sitting in traffic and start riding with Vanpool! 🤩 Learn more about Vanpool here: https://bit.ly/3epVT0r ^K #commutesolutions
Thank you to everyone who stopped by METRO PD's "Coffee With A Cop" yesterday morning. We always enjoy meeting our neighbors! 🚓🤝☕ ^D
"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
🚸 Be Safe, Be Seen. 🚸 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
Where does METRO take you? 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
Look! 👀 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. . .” 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
Where does METRO take you? 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
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
Planning your route with METRO is a lot easier thanks to our RideMETRO app. 🚌 🚋 Check it out! 🔗: https://bit.ly/3T9XzLf ^K
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
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. 🙅 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
Trying to beat the train is NEVER a good idea. 🛑 ✋ Listen for train horns, whistles and signal bells. Obey all traffic signals and signs – don’t 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
Thanks to Majic 102.1, Praise Houston, and KBXX 97.9 The Box for letting us stop by this week and talk about METRO’s current job opportunities and transit projects! We had a blast! 🎙️🚌🚍 Job openings: https://jobs.ridemetro.org/. ^C
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. 👏 👏🏽 👏🏿 🚶🏽 🚲 ♿ 🚍 🚗 -M
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 Officers had a blast yesterday with the Harris County Constable Precinct 6 Office and community members for the annual National Night Out event. 👮 🌃 Officers enjoyed playing games with residents while creating positive police-community partnerships. #NNO2022 ^K
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
"We're here to help each other." 🤝 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. 🚌 ♿ Here's what she has to say. Click here to learn more about our accessibility guidelines: https://bit.ly/3zxQ6O9 #ADA32 ^K
This week, we are celebrating the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). ♿ We value the differences our employees bring to METRO that makes our organization great!💯 If you would like to join the METRO team, click the link: https://bit.ly/3czbWaR #ThanksToTheADA ^K
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