Houston METRO

05/09/2021

From all of us at METRO...

From all of us at METRO...

05/05/2021

Happy Cinco De Mayo! 🇲🇽 Today we would like to showcase the unique visual motif created for the Cesar Chavez/67th Street Station. The inspiration comes from traditional Mexican folk art known as “papel picado.”

This timeless art emulates the tradition of cutting tissue-paper banners, which provide a festive, colorful and unified visual.

Both the windscreens and fence panels also reveal highlights of the neighborhood’s history, which local residents celebrate and commemorate.

Have you seen this art installation in person? ^S

05/05/2021

We're proud to be a Houston TranStar partner. ^R

It's #PublicServiceRecognitionWeek and we want to thank all employees at Houston TranStar for their continuous dedication to the Southeast Texas region!

We are so grateful for the partner agencies that make TranStar: Houston Public Works Texas Department of Transportation ReadyHarris Harris County Sheriff's Office Houston METRO

05/05/2021

In this edition of the Next Stop, we check in with Houston BCycle. We discuss how the growing bike share non-profit is helping more transit riders to reach their destinations. We also discuss how to make our streets safer for cyclists, pedestrians, transit riders and drivers. As well as, upcoming cycling events. https://bit.ly/2RorYKk ^S

In this edition of the Next Stop, we check in with Houston BCycle. We discuss how the growing bike share non-profit is helping more transit riders to reach their destinations. We also discuss how to make our streets safer for cyclists, pedestrians, transit riders and drivers. As well as, upcoming cycling events. https://bit.ly/2RorYKk ^S

05/04/2021

METRO has received confirmation three bus operators have tested positive for COVID-19. METRO’s number one priority is protecting the health and safety of our customers, community and employees. For more information visit: https://bit.ly/2QLBcjX ^S

05/04/2021

This month is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. METRO would like to recognizing the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. We thank and salute you! ^S

This month is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. METRO would like to recognizing the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. We thank and salute you! ^S

05/04/2021

Whether you navigate the streets of Houston by bike, rail, bus, car or on foot, #Maythe4thBeWithYou. If you plan to use METRO, you know what'll help you get around easier? The RideMETRO app. Download it you can. Free it is. Today do it. Happy Star Wars Day! https://www.ridemetro.org/app ^R

Whether you navigate the streets of Houston by bike, rail, bus, car or on foot, #Maythe4thBeWithYou. If you plan to use METRO, you know what'll help you get around easier? The RideMETRO app. Download it you can. Free it is. Today do it. Happy Star Wars Day! https://www.ridemetro.org/app ^R

05/03/2021

METRO has received confirmation a bus operator has tested positive for COVID-19. For more information please visit: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/TXMETRO/bulletins/2d74e43 ^S

05/01/2021

Her Job Bring Her True Joy

Helping connect clients to essential services brings true career satisfaction to METROLift Road Supervisor, Latricia Williams. It also gives her a chance to give back to a community who she says helped her and her family in a time of need. Apply today at ridemetro.org/jobs

05/01/2021

A dangerous distraction is coming from inside your own car – your cell phone!
Get set up when you get in your car, then #JustDrive. Your life is worth more than any call, text or playlist. Learn more from the National Safety Council at http://bit.ly/nscddam2021 ^S

A dangerous distraction is coming from inside your own car – your cell phone!
Get set up when you get in your car, then #JustDrive. Your life is worth more than any call, text or playlist. Learn more from the National Safety Council at http://bit.ly/nscddam2021 ^S

04/29/2021

METRO has received confirmation a bus operator and an employee in the Operations Department have tested positive for COVID-19. METRO asks all riders to use the system only for essential trips at this time. https://bit.ly/3xITKSz ^S

04/28/2021

METRO has received confirmation a contract operator employed by First Transit and an employee in the Customer Service Department have tested positive for COVID-19. METRO asks all riders to use the system only for essential trips at this time. https://bit.ly/2QEQTJt ^S

04/28/2021

Federal law requires anyone on the METRO system to wear a face mask. This includes rail stations, transit centers and bus stops. Plastic face shields are not considered masks. Exemptions are available for children under the age of two, a person with a disability who cannot wear a mask or wear one safely because of a disability defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. ^R

Federal law requires anyone on the METRO system to wear a face mask. This includes rail stations, transit centers and bus stops. Plastic face shields are not considered masks. Exemptions are available for children under the age of two, a person with a disability who cannot wear a mask or wear one safely because of a disability defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. ^R

04/27/2021

METRO has received confirmation a bus operator and an employee in the Operations Department have tested positive for COVID-19. METRO asks all riders to use the system only for essential trips at this time. https://bit.ly/3sWZeVW ^S

04/27/2021

METRO is Hiring: How Our Bus Operator Training Program Works

METRO is Hiring! METRO is looking for excellent operators who are committed to safety & service. Senior trainer, Nick Simon, takes us behind the scenes of METRO's bus operator training program & shows us what it takes to earn the title of Operator. https://bit.ly/3e2ZnmG ^S

04/26/2021

METRO has received confirmation a bus operator has tested positive for COVID-19. METRO continues to asks all riders to use the system only for essential trips at this time. For more information visit: https://bit.ly/3xoGkL3 ^S

04/26/2021

An important message from our friends at Houston TranStar:

It's National Work Zone Awareness Week, and the team at Houston TranStar is urging motorists to watch closely for road crews. We STRONGLY encourage travelers to plan ahead for road construction, lane closures & work zones -- this week, and always! #NWZAW

To learn about work zones in the region, visit: traffic.houstontranstar.org/construction

04/24/2021

If your driver is distracted or doing something dangerous, you have the right to speak up! You and everyone else on the road should get home safely.
#JustDrive and get distracted driving resources from the National Safety Council at http://bit.ly/nscddam2021 ^S

If your driver is distracted or doing something dangerous, you have the right to speak up! You and everyone else on the road should get home safely.
#JustDrive and get distracted driving resources from the National Safety Council at http://bit.ly/nscddam2021 ^S

04/23/2021

METRO has received confirmation a METRORail operator, a bus operator, and two contract drivers for METROLift have tested positive for COVID-19. METRO asks all riders to use the system only for essential trips at this time. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3xjmEIw ^S

04/22/2021

METRO has received confirmation a bus operator, two contract operators employed by First Transit and an employee in the Operations Department have tested positive for COVID-19. For more information visit: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/TXMETRO/bulletins/2cec8d3 ^S

04/22/2021

Beginning this weekend, bus shuttle service will be provided along METRORail's Red Line to allow work crews to remove a construction crane in Midtown. Transit service modifications will begin at the start of service Saturday, April 24, 2021, and continue until 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 25.

Free two-way bus shuttles will replace train service between Fannin South and Downtown Transit Center stations during this period. Bus shuttles will run every 15 minutes or sooner.

For more information visit: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/TXMETRO/bulletins/2cdd299
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Beginning this weekend, bus shuttle service will be provided along METRORail's Red Line to allow work crews to remove a construction crane in Midtown. Transit service modifications will begin at the start of service Saturday, April 24, 2021, and continue until 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 25.

Free two-way bus shuttles will replace train service between Fannin South and Downtown Transit Center stations during this period. Bus shuttles will run every 15 minutes or sooner.

For more information visit: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/TXMETRO/bulletins/2cdd299
^S

04/22/2021

METRO's Information Technology Department has installed LED screens at various Transit Centers! These screens will display information such as service alerts, weather alerts, and most importantly bus arrival times. We hope these screens make your traveling experience more comfortable. ^S

04/22/2021

Animoto Muslims of Bellaire

METRO is incredibly thankful for this thoughtful gesture from the Muslims of Bellaire! The Muslims of Bellaire sent handwritten cards to our bus operators for their service during the pandemic. Thank you so much, this meant a lot to us! ^S

04/22/2021

METRO: Rollin' & Recyclin'

Happy Earth Day! METRO is still doing its part to reduce, reuse and recycle whenever possible. Watch the video for a closer look at how we're keeping it green. #ThrowbackThursday #MakeEverydayEarthDay

04/21/2021

DYK? A single #vanpool can have a significant impact on our community's air quality. This #EarthMonth, consider ditching your daily drive to work for a more #sustainablecommute 🌎 Visit StarVanpool.com to learn more about commuting in a vanpool with METRO STAR Vanpool. ^S

DYK? A single #vanpool can have a significant impact on our community's air quality. This #EarthMonth, consider ditching your daily drive to work for a more #sustainablecommute 🌎 Visit StarVanpool.com to learn more about commuting in a vanpool with METRO STAR Vanpool. ^S

04/20/2021

Every day is Earth Day at METRO! Take a look at the many ways we go green year 'round: https://bit.ly/2RR3dqn. ^R

Every day is Earth Day at METRO! Take a look at the many ways we go green year 'round: https://bit.ly/2RR3dqn. ^R

04/20/2021

METRO has received confirmation two bus operators, a Motorist Assistance Program (MAP) operator, an employee in the Operations Department and a contract driver for METROLift employed by First Transit have tested positive for COVID-19. https://bit.ly/3dActYf ^S

04/19/2021

The METRO Q Mobile Ticketing App can once again process new mobile ticket purchases. All payment methods are available except for Google Pay on Android devices which we’re actively working to restore.

An updated notification will appear here once Google Pay is available.

Please show your mobile ticket to the bus operator or fare inspector prior to boarding.^S

04/19/2021

METRO has received confirmation a bus operator, an employee in the Human Resources Department and an employee in the Operations Department have tested positive for COVID-19. METRO asks all riders to use the system only for essential trips at this time. https://bit.ly/3aGyUcD ^S

04/19/2021

Join METRO STAR Vanpool for #EarthMonthBingo for a chance to win prizes while learning fun and simple ways to #MakeEveryDayEarthDay! 🌎🌱
Here's how to play:
• Snap a pic of you doing any of the listed tasks.
• Post it on social media, follow METRO STAR Vanpool, tag them, and use the hashtag #MakeEveryDayEarthDay.
• Each picture counts as an entry to win a prize! ^S

Join METRO STAR Vanpool for #EarthMonthBingo for a chance to win prizes while learning fun and simple ways to #MakeEveryDayEarthDay! 🌎🌱
Here's how to play:
• Snap a pic of you doing any of the listed tasks.
• Post it on social media, follow METRO STAR Vanpool, tag them, and use the hashtag #MakeEveryDayEarthDay.
• Each picture counts as an entry to win a prize! ^S

04/19/2021

Recycling, taking shorter showers and biking around town are just a few ways that we can #MakeEverydayEarthDay. Share a pic of yourself doing any of the tasks on METRO STAR Vanpool's Earth Month Bingo board and you could win! ^R

Join us for #EarthMonthBingo for a chance to win prizes while learning fun and simple ways to #MakeEveryDayEarthDay! 🌎🌱

Here's how to play:

• Snap a pic of you doing any of the listed tasks.
• Post it on social media, follow us, tag us, and use the hashtag #MakeEveryDayEarthDay.
• Each picture counts as an entry to win a prize!

04/17/2021

DYK? Sharing a ride to work significantly reduces your #carbonfootprint 🌱 Join us and METRO STAR Vanpool this #EarthMonth to learn more on how you can #MakeEveryDayEarthDay! Visit StarVanpool.com to learn how you can switch to a #sustainablecommute by joining a #vanpool 🚐🌎 ^S

DYK? Sharing a ride to work significantly reduces your #carbonfootprint 🌱 Join us and METRO STAR Vanpool this #EarthMonth to learn more on how you can #MakeEveryDayEarthDay! Visit StarVanpool.com to learn how you can switch to a #sustainablecommute by joining a #vanpool 🚐🌎 ^S

04/17/2021

If you use your cell phone while driving, you’re taking your eyes off the road. Distracted driving can be deadly. #JustDrive Learn more from the National Safety Council at http://bit.ly/nscddam2021 ^S

If you use your cell phone while driving, you’re taking your eyes off the road. Distracted driving can be deadly. #JustDrive Learn more from the National Safety Council at http://bit.ly/nscddam2021 ^S

04/15/2021

We are experiencing issues with the Q-Mobile Ticketing app and tickets cannot be purchased through the app at this time. We are working to resolve the problem. We apologize for the inconvenience. ^R

04/14/2021

MPD Youth Team Up

This weekend METRO police officers, various first responders, and city leaders joined local youth at basketball courts throughout our city to mentor and cultivate positive relationships. ^S