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ABOUT METRO

METRO moves people to jobs, health care, education, recreation and more. Our
mission is to provide safe, clean, reliable, accessible and friendly
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services include curb to curb shuttle service in various communities, curb to
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THE METRO SERVICE AREA COVERS MORE THAN 1,300 SQUARE MILES

We provide transportation services to the City of Houston, major portions of
unincorporated Harris County, and 14 smaller, surrounding cities known as
Multi-Cities:

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METRO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

METRO has a nine-member board of directors comprised of members appointed by the
City of Houston, Harris County or the Multi-Cities.



ELIZABETH GONZALEZ BROCK


CHAIR

Appointed by the City of Houston Mayor

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ELIZABETH GONZALEZ BROCK


CHAIR

Appointed by the City of Houston Mayor

Confirmed by Houston City Council

Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock serves as the Board Chair of the Metropolitan Transit
Authority of Harris County, Texas (METRO). Appointed by Mayor John Whitmire in
February 2024, she made history as the first Hispanic woman to assume the role.
As Chair, Elizabeth plays a pivotal role in leading the transit agency's Board
of Directors, which is responsible for guiding the agency’s $1.6 billion annual
budget and overseeing policies across METRO's expansive 1300-square-mile service
area. The Authority provides essential transportation services to the City of
Houston, significant areas of Harris County, and 14 surrounding multi-cities.
Elizabeth is deeply committed to upholding METRO's mission of delivering safe,
clean, reliable, and accessible public transportation services to the Houston
region, with a strong focus on increasing ridership.

Elizabeth also serves as Vice President, Utility Infrastructure Planning for
CenterPoint Energy, where she supports the company’s capital planning needs. She
most recently led the company’s business and economic development, energy
efficiency programs, and federal utility energy services contracts to support
CenterPoint Energy’s electric and gas utility. 

At CenterPoint Energy, she led regional business development teams across six
states, dedicated to implementing and ensuring regulatory compliance of state
programs focused on energy efficiency. With an acumen for customer service,
Elizabeth’s primary objective in this role was to meet customers' energy
conservation needs and service offerings, enabling them to successfully achieve
their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals.

Prior to her most recent experience, Elizabeth served as the Director of
Regulatory and Government Affairs, where she demonstrated exceptional skills in
strategy development, advocated for positive regulatory outcomes, and built
effective relationships with key stakeholders. She successfully managed
relationships with the City of Houston and over 100 municipalities,
collaborating closely with senior leadership to develop strategic solutions for
high-priority initiatives such as rate filings, utility code updates, and
customer program implementation.

Apart from her professional endeavors, Elizabeth is deeply invested in
advocating for environmental improvement. She is the founder of Evolve Houston,
a local nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing air quality through the
promotion and adoption of electric vehicles. She serves on the Board of
Directors and chairs the Finance Committee of Houston First Corporation and held
the position of Board Chair for the Greater Houston Area Women's Chamber.

Elizabeth holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of
Houston. With her extensive experience, strategic skillset, and unwavering
commitment to excellence, she continues to make significant contributions to the
energy industry, transportation sector, and her community.


ROBERT A. FRY, JR.


FIRST VICE CHAIR

Appointed by the mayors of the 14 multi-cities in the METRO service area

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ROBERT A. FRY, JR.


FIRST VICE CHAIR

Appointed by the mayors of the 14 multi-cities in the METRO service area

Bob Fry retired in 2011 from the maritime industry after selling the company he
founded in 1989. A graduate of Milby High School in Houston and the University
of Texas at Austin, he received U.S. Army training as a Transportation Corps
officer and served in Vietnam. He was elected as Mayor Pro Tem (2007-2011) and
Mayor (2011-2015) of West University Place, serving two terms each. While in
office, he served as President of the Harris County Mayors and Councils
Association, as a member of the board of the Houston Galveston Area Council
representing Home Rule Cities and served as a voting member representing Small
Cities on its Transportation Policy Council. Fry currently represents fourteen
cities on the board of the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County,
Texas…”) serving as Chairman of its Public Safety, Customer Service, and
Operations Committee. He currently serves as Chairman of the Texas A & M
Galveston Board of Visitors and was the founding chairman of the San Jacinto
College Maritime Advisory Committee. He currently serves on the board of the
Texas Navy Association and on the board of St. Mark’s Episcopal School. He is a
former chairman of the Houston Maritime Museum and a former board member of the
Gulf Coast Authority and the River Oaks Chamber Orchestra. He is a current
member of West U Rotary, a founding member, and a past president. Fry and his
wife, Jo Ann were married in 1974 and have two children and four grandchildren.


HOLLY MARIA FLYNN VILASECA


SECOND VICE CHAIR

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CHAD MCMILLAN


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CHAD MCMILLAN


SECRETARY

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Confirmed by Houston City Council

Christopher C. "Chad" McMillan brings over 35 years of experience in advocating
for individuals with disabilities. After surviving a car accident at age 18
where his spine was shattered, Mr. McMillan has devoted himself to championing
inclusivity initiatives and fostering opportunities for disabled citizens to
thrive in the Houston area and beyond.

As a student at the University of Houston and later a staff member at the
Language and Culture Center of the University of Houston, Mr. McMillan led
disabled student advisory groups and served on a wide range of supervisory
committees. He employed his personal expertise to not only advocate for himself
and others with disabilities on campus, but to also promote a widespread
understanding of and empathy for the challenges that these citizens face in
their everyday environments.

Mr. McMillan played a pivotal role in bringing a Disabled Speakers Series to the
University of Houston, featuring notable figures such as Ted Kennedy, Jr., John
Hockenberry, and Yoshiko Dart. This groundbreaking Series showcased diverse
perspectives and sought to inspire its audiences to break down the barriers and
stigmas surrounding disabilities. Another project that remains close to his
heart and continues to serve communities globally, Mr. McMillan organized the
country's largest "Disabled for a Day" experience, in Houston. This enterprise
provides participants with opportunities to use a wheelchair, to test devices
for the hard of hearing and the visually impaired, and to join in various other
experiences in order to educate themselves on the real challenges our disabled
community members face daily.

Mr. McMillan's personal experience, combined with his unwavering commitment to
equity and a strong belief in limitless possibilities - which he credits to his
late mother, Kay Maxwell - uniquely equips him to prioritize positive
experiences for our disabled customers.

A lover of the outdoors, Mr. McMillan enjoys road trips with his wife, Tsukasa.
He is also an avid photographer, a hobby he has enjoyed for over thirty years by
capturing images of street and urban art in and around Houston. In Mr.
McMillan's words, "It is a gallery on the streets, the ultimate democratization.
It is for everyone."


JUDGE KATHY KHANH HAN

Appointed by the City of Houston Mayor

Confirmed by Houston City Council

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JUDGE KATHY KHANH HAN

Appointed by the City of Houston Mayor

Confirmed by Houston City Council

Judge Kathy Khanh Han served the City of Houston for 23 years as Presiding Judge
for Municipal Court Number 14 under four mayoral administrations and is the
first Vietnamese American female attorney appointed to a full-time judgeship in
the United States. Appointed by Mayor John Whitmire in 2024, Judge Han is the
first Asian woman to serve on METRO’s Board of Directors.

In 1975, Judge Han with her family, including two infant sons, fled Vietnam by
boat as refugees to the United States, where she both worked as an employee and
operated a small business to support her family and pay school tuition for her
sons and her own law school education. Judge Han graduated from South Texas
College of Law in 1996 and became the principal of the Law Firm of Kathy Han &
Associates.  She served as an advisory member for the Harris County’s Clerk
Office in its effort to include Vietnamese as a language on the eSlate (in
compliance with section 203 Voting Rights Act). She co-chaired the Asian
Scholarship Fund for South Texas College of Law, Texas Southern, and the Asian
Scholarship Fund at Rice University. Judge Han also volunteered with the Color
of Justice Program organized by South Texas College of Law where she promoted
higher education to high school students.

In April 2024, at the nomination ceremony for new Metro Board of Directors,
Judge Han expressed her gratitude to Americans for welcoming Vietnamese refugees
and providing immigrants an opportunity to become productive citizens. She cited
regular use of public transportation in the early years in America as the
primary mode of transport to/from errands, school, and work.

Mayor Sylvester Turner issued a Proclamation for her in 2020, stating:

“Judge Kathy Han’s staunch advocacy for service and volunteerism has greatly
influenced her participation and leadership in many endeavors. She has hosted
numerous Vietnamese radio and television talk-show programs to educate the
public on law and was included in ‘The Vietnamese American Heritage Foundation’s
Oral History Project’ which detailed the hardships and successes of the first
wave of Vietnamese refugees, amongst many other recognitions. Judge Han was
recognized for her tireless contributions to the community. The City of Houston
commends and appreciates Judge Han for her great compassion and kindness to so
many people and worthwhile endeavors over the years.”


ALEXANDRA DEL MORAL MEALER

Appointed by the mayors of the 14 multi-cities in the METRO service area

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ALEXANDRA DEL MORAL MEALER

Appointed by the mayors of the 14 multi-cities in the METRO service area

Alexandra (Alex) del Moral Mealer is a wife and mother of two, a combat veteran,
a Harvard JD / MBA and a former energy finance executive who is proud to be
raising the next generation of Houstonians.

A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Alex served as
an Explosive Ordnance Disposal officer (bomb squad). Through her experience
leading soldiers in combat and defusing bombs in Afghanistan, Alex proved she
has the skills necessary to lead during times of crisis.

After her time in service, Alex graduated from Harvard Business School and
Harvard Law School before moving to Houston to pursue a career in energy
finance, where she worked on the execution of billion dollar transactions as a
strategic advisor on mergers & acquisitions and capital markets financing for
public and private companies.

While raising her young children and trying to navigate Harris County’s COVID-19
response, Alex became increasingly focused on the strengths and weaknesses of
local government and ultimately decided to run for Harris County Judge, securing
the Republican nomination and building a broad coalition focused on good
government during her closely contested general election.

Alex is serving on the board as a representative of the 14 multi-cities in the
METRO service areas and is committed to ensuring our region has a best-in-class
transit system that is fiscally responsible, safe and efficient.


TERRY MORALES

Appointed by the City of Houston Mayor

Confirmed by Houston City Council

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TERRY MORALES

Appointed by the City of Houston Mayor

Confirmed by Houston City Council

Terry Morales is a Sr. Vice President and Corporate Banking Lender for Amegy
Bank. She has built a new niche for the bank in the Quick Service Restaurant
Industry, which today includes some of the top businesses and concepts in the
U.S. Morales also focuses on large public and private companies whose revenues
exceed $200 Million. Morales is involved in various internal group activities
such as the Amegy PAC, the Diversity & Inclusion Steering Committee, and the
Amegy Women’s Initiative Diverse Markets Committee.

Morales has been in the banking industry for 30+ years. She was previously with
JPMorgan Chase-Retail Division in various management roles, which included
managing multi-site branches and Small Business Team Lead for the North Houston
territory.

Morales has a BBA in Finance from the University of Houston and is a graduate of
the JP Morgan Chase (Small Business Sponsored) Credit Training Program in New
York City. In addition, she is a graduate of Leadership Houston, the Center for
Houston’s Future, and is a Senior Fellow of the American Leadership Forum Class
XXXIV. Morales is a native Houstonian, and grew up in Houston’s East End.

Other affiliations and recognitions include

 * Board Member – Houston Cinema Arts Society
 * Board Member – American Leadership Forum
 * Past Board Member and President – University of Houston Friends of Women
   Studies
 * Past Board Member – Harris County Child Protective Services
 * Past Board Member and Treasurer – Land Assemblage Redevelopment Authority
 * Past Board Member – Harris County Finance Corporation
 * Past Board Member – Inprint
 * Past Board Member – Houston BARC Foundation
 * Past Board Member – Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
 * Past Board Member – Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce
 * Past Board Member – City of Houston Hispanic Advisory Board
 * Texas Executive Women’s “Women on the Move” – 2018
 * “Houston’s 50 Most Influential Women of 2014” by Houston Woman Magazine
 * National Hispanic Corporate Achievers Award – 2002


REV. T. LEON PRESTON

Appointed by the City of Houston Mayor

Confirmed by Houston City Council

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ROBERTO TREVIÑO, P.E.

Appointed by Harris County Commissioners Court

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ROBERTO TREVIÑO, P.E.

Appointed by Harris County Commissioners Court

Roberto Treviño was appointed to the METRO Board by Harris County Commissioners
Court in July 2022. He has served as the Executive Director of the Harris County
Toll Road Authority (HCTRA) since January 2021 when Harris County Commissioners
unanimously appointed him to that position. Treviño is responsible for capital
and other assets totaling $4.7 billion for a system that typically processes
more than 500 million transactions a year.

Treviño has actively worked to build upon the Toll Road Authority’s
accomplishments with a strategic vision for the agency that broadens its focus
on the diverse connectivity needs of the region and aligns with the future
direction of Harris County. Having laid the foundation of setting a vision and
values for the agency, he has focused the agency on advancing mobility projects
which facilitate commuting efficiency for the region, as well as planning and
development of the conversion to all-electronic tolling and the development of
the Tollways to Trailways initiative.  He has stayed true to his lifelong vision
of investing in people through the launch of the HCTRA Opportunity Academy which
creates a road to opportunity through job training, education, and employment
opportunities.

Prior to HCTRA, Treviño had a 17-year career with METRO. As Executive Vice
President of Planning, Engineering, and Construction, he was responsible for the
oversight and management of METRO’s Service Planning, System Planning,
Engineering, and Construction and Facilities Maintenance divisions.

Treviño joined METRO in 2004 as a senior resident engineer for a new transit
center and Park & Ride facility. During his tenure at METRO, he was involved in
management and implementation of many of the agency’s impactful projects
including the METRORail Expansion program, the Universal Accessibility program,
and the implementation of The New Bus Network, which was the first redesign and
overhaul of Houston’s local bus system since 1978.

Professional Associations and Activities

 * Harris County Alternate Member, Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC)
   Transportation Policy Council
 * Past METRO Alternate Member, H-GAC Technical Advisory Committee
 * Graduate, American Leadership Forum, Class XXXVIII

Civic Activities

 * Board Member, Urban Partnerships Community Development Corporation

Honors

 * Recipient, Honorable Ray LaHood (Man of the Year) Award 2022

Education and Certifications

 * Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.), State of Texas
 * Project Management Professional (PMP)
 * B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Kingsville,
   Texas
   

Board meetings are typically held at 10:00 a.m. on the fourth Thursday of each
month, with committee meetings held the week prior. All meetings are conducted
as a hybrid of in-person at 1900 Main Street and remote video conference.




KEY FACTS


RIDING METRO

ACCESSIBILITY

All METRO vehicles and rail station platforms are accessible under the standards
of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

On buses, features include:

 * Ramps or lifts
 * Priority seating
 * An easy-to-reach call bell
 * Special belts designed to secure mobility devices

Rail cars and METRORapid vehicles are level with the station platform for easy
boarding and offer multiple areas for wheelchairs. 

Station platforms have sloped ramp access from both ends of the platform and
feature variable message signs and contrast-colored warning strips.

PARKING FACILITIES

Accessing METRO around the region is easy. With more than 40 parking facilities
located outside the loop, it's convenient to park your car and quickly access
express bus service to employment centers traveling on High Occupancy Vehicle
lanes.

If you’re planning to visit Houston, “outside the loop” refers to areas outside
I-610 which makes a loop around Downtown Houston and some of its immediate
surrounding areas.

TRANSFER LOCATIONS

METRO has thousands of transfer options on surface streets along local bus
routes. In addition, we have numerous facilities across Houston and Harris
County where transfers are available to other METRO routes and services,
providing access to even more destinations. This includes more than 20 transit
centers which are sheltered waiting areas under video surveillance at all times
and patrolled daily by METRO police officers. Some feature digital signs and
screens displaying service alerts and estimated wait times for routes that stop
there. They’re often found at the beginning or end of a bus or rail route.

SUSTAINABILITY

CLIMATE ACTION PLAN

The U.S. Government has committed to achieving a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas
emissions from 2005 levels by 2030. To help deliver on that commitment, METRO's
Board of Directors has approved a plan that will:

 * Procure only zero-emission buses beginning in fiscal year 2030
 * Manage its operations to avoid or minimize environmental impacts on the
   health and safety of our employees
 * Apply green principles to the design and management of its facilities
 * Promote energy management, recycling, reusing and repurposing of materials,
   and waste reduction opportunities
 * Collaborate with other organizations to achieve shared environmental goals

GOING GREEN

To build a more sustainable transit system, METRO's modern fleet features more
than 400 clean-running diesel-electric hybrid buses. METRO will be introducing
electric buses and paratransit vans as part of a larger Climate Action Plan.

COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS BUSES

METRO's Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses are currently the least costly to
operate due to reduced fuel costs.





SAFETY

METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT

At METRO, your safety is our No. 1 priority. We have our own police department –
MPD – with officers licensed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. Every
day, uniformed MPD officers patrol area streets, roadways and METRO facilities.
They use various modes of transportation including police cars, motorcycles and
segways. The MPD canine force sniffs out explosives and illegal drugs.

VIDEO SURVEILLANCE

We conduct video surveillance of all:

 * Buses
 * Trains
 * Rail stations
 * Park & Ride lots
 * Transit centers 

TRANSTAR

METRO partners with the City of Houston, the Texas Department of Transportation,
and Harris County in Houston TranStar, the regional transportation and emergency
management center. TranStar is home to METRO Police Communications, which
include the camera surveillance of Park & Ride lots, police dispatch, and
coordination with the City of Houston’s Tow and Go program.

FINANCIAL

BUDGET

METRO’s budget is funded primarily by sales tax revenue, with lesser amounts
funded by fare box revenues and grants. Login credentials are not required to
view any of the budgets. (Open external link)
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TRANSPARENCY

METRO’s sound financial management and transparency have been recognized
repeatedly from organizations including:

 * Government Finance Officers Association
 * Texas Comptroller’s office
 * Texas Public Interest Research Group

Rating agencies have given METRO bond ratings of AA+ (Standard and Poor’s) and
Aa2 (Moody’s), and categorized METRO’s ratings as “stable.”

COVID-19 FUNDING

During the pandemic, METRO successfully secured federal COVID-19 response
funding that helped the Authority further increase public safety measures while
continuing to provide vital transportation services to essential workers and
others.




For more key facts, access our "METRO at a Glance" PDF


IF METRO DIDN'T EXIST

The impact of METRO on the Houston community is immense – with positive effects
on mobility, quality of life, the Houston economy and our environment:


235,000

Additional cars that would travel Houston freeways and streets



65,000

Additional parking spaces that would be needed in downtown Houston



700 MILLION LBS.

Additional greenhouse gases that would pollute our air each year



$16.7 BILLION

Additional property value growth near METRORail lines (2010-2016)



Sources:

 * METRO Regional Travel Model, ridership data
 * Houston HOV Lane Operations Summary, 2017
 * Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) transit benefits calculator
 * Houston METRO, "METRORail Corridor Economic Impact Analysis 2010-2019," 2019


LANDMARK EVENTS


 * COVID-19
 * METRONext
 * Astros
 * Hurricane Harvey
 * New Bus Network
 * Early History

COVID-19

Throughout COVID-19, METRO provided clean, safe rides – helping transport
essential workers to their jobs so they could provide critical services for our
community.

We installed shields to protect operators and passengers, made hand sanitizer
available on every vehicle, expanded our cleaning efforts and mandated the use
of masks.

In response to these and other measures, the American Public Transportation
Association (APTA) honored METRO with a Certificate of Merit award in 2021. The
award specifically acknowledged METRO's commitment to safeguarding the health of
its employees and riders.

METRONext

In 2019, Houston-area voters overwhelmingly approved the METRONext Moving
Forward Plan. It includes expansions across several types of transportation with
500 miles of travel improvements, along with investments in service and
accessibility – all with no tax increase.

The plan is designed to give you more ways to move around our region and support
vibrant communities.

Project-related construction is actively taking place.

Astros

METRO had a record-breaking 125,000 boardings in a single day during the 2017
Astros World Series Parade.

We provide frequent transit during other large-scale local events like the
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

And METRO has been essential in helping Houston attract and host major national
events like the NCAA Final Four and the Super Bowl, making bigger and safer
attendance possible.

Hurricane Harvey

During the 2017 storm, METRO moved 15,000 people into shelters, helped Red Cross
supplies reach their destinations and provided transit for essential services.

“We would have not been able to get people to the various shelters without the
help of METRO. We certainly appreciate them. They have gone over and above.”

- Sylvester Turner, City of Houston Mayor

New Bus Network

In 2015, METRO “reimagined” its entire fixed-route network from scratch to
ensure it was meeting your needs and providing optimal service in light of
changes in population, job centers, and other factors.

The redesign:

 * Increased bus routes offering frequent service (every 15 minutes or better) 
 * Provided weekend service on all local routes
 * Connected bus routes with new rail lines
 * Adopted a more efficient grid-based system

Early History

METRO opened for business in 1979, inheriting a company called HouTran with a
bus fleet in disrepair and service that was unreliable. During the 1980s,
improvements were made, and the system became increasingly safe, clean and
reliable.

Ground was broken on METRO’s first rail line in March 2001. The original 7.5
mile, 16-station line ran from UH-Downtown to Fannin South. Service began on New
Year’s Day 2004. That line remains part of what’s now known as the Red Line.

In November 2003, voters approved the METRO Solutions referendum which called
for significant expansion of light rail and other METRO services.




TRANSIT SERVICES

 

 * Local Bus More than 80 routes; thousands of shelters and stops
 * Park & Ride Bus Express bus service for suburban communities
 * METRORail Three light rail lines in and around downtown Houston
 * METRORapid It looks like a bus, but runs like rail
 * METRO curb2curb On-demand rideshare service in specific communities
 * METROLift Shared-ride paratransit service for preapproved customers
 * METRO Star Vanpool Rideshare service offering a fast, cost-efficient commute
 * HOV/HOT Express Lanes Barrier-separated lanes on Houston’s busiest freeways

Local Bus More than 80 routes; thousands of shelters and stops

All METRO buses are ADA accessible, offer free Wi-Fi, come equipped with video
surveillance security cameras and can carry up to two bikes at a time on an easy
loading bike rack attached to the front of the bus.

The regular fare to board is $1.25. The discounted fare is 60 cents.

Local bus routes are color-coded. During most hours each day:

 * Red routes run at least every 15 minutes
 * Blue routes run every 16-30 minutes
 * Green routes run every 30-60 minutes





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Park & Ride Bus Express bus service for suburban communities

With more than 25 Park & Ride facilities outside the 610 Loop, it's convenient
to park your car and quickly access express bus service to employment centers
traveling on High Occupancy Vehicle lanes.

In addition to being ADA accessible, all METRO Park & Ride commuter express
buses offer free Wi-Fi so you can catch up on work, or sit back and relax with
music or podcasts. They also come equipped with video surveillance security
cameras and can store larger baggage and bikes in externally accessible
compartments.

The regular fare to board ranges from $2-8 depending on your location. The
discounted fare is half price.





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METRORail Three light rail lines in and around downtown Houston

The Red Line travels along Main Street connecting downtown Houston and the Texas
Medical Center.

The Green Line travels along Harrisburg Boulevard connecting downtown Houston
and the historic East End.

The Purple Line connects downtown Houston to both Texas Southern University and
the University of Houston.

All METRORail vehicles are ADA accessible, offer free Wi-Fi and come equipped
with video surveillance security cameras. You can even bring your bike on board.

The regular fare to board is $1.25. The discounted fare is 60 cents.





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METRORapid It looks like a bus, but runs like rail

METRORapid combines elements of light rail and bus to deliver faster connections
and a convenient ride. It features:

 * Modern design, with wider doorways and level boarding
 * Stations and platforms like rail
 * Dedicated, bus-only lane to move through traffic
 * Bus-friendly traffic signals

The METRORapid Silver Line runs along Post Oak Boulevard in Uptown Houston. All
vehicles are ADA accessible, offer free Wi-Fi and come equipped with video
surveillance security cameras. You can even bring your bike on board.

The regular fare to board is $1.25. The discounted fare is 60 cents.





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METRO curb2curb On-demand rideshare service in specific communities

METRO curb2curb is an on-demand, shared-ride service that provides customized
curb to curb transportation within specific zones in:

 * Missouri City, Texas
 * Acres Homes neighborhood in Northwest Houston
 * Trinity Gardens neighborhood in Northeast Houston
 * Hiram Clarke community, east of Missouri City

You can access the vehicle at predefined “anchor points” within the zone or book
a ride ahead of time so the vehicle can pick you up at the location of your
choice.

All vehicles are ADA accessible, offer free Wi-Fi and come equipped with video
surveillance security cameras.

The regular fare to board is $1.25. The discounted fare is 60 cents.





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METROLift Shared-ride paratransit service for preapproved customers

METROLift provides curb to curb transportation for people with disabilities who
meet certain eligibility requirements.

Service is provided with ADA accessible vans and minivans that accommodate
persons using wheelchairs, scooters and walkers. Boarding chairs are available
to assist any patron unable to access the van using the stairs. All vehicles
offer free Wi-Fi.

All METRO buses and trains are also ADA accessible. So, when and where possible,
we encourage all people with disabilities to consider riding buses, light rail,
METRORapid and/or METRO curb2curb. This includes METROLift customers themselves,
who are entitled to ride those services for free with up to one assistant.





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METRO Star Vanpool Rideshare service offering a fast, cost-efficient commute

Drive Less and Save More on gas, tolls, parking, and vehicle maintenance by
commuting together with other working professionals. Vehicles travel in
High-Occupancy Vehicle lanes that reduce the stress of sitting in traffic.

METRO Star Vanpool is ideal if you live or work where METRO bus service isn’t
available. Vanpoolers meet at a designated, central location where they leave
their cars during the day while the van is in use.

If you don’t know others you can ride with, we’ll try to match you with
commuters who share similar travel patterns.

We also allow companies to become vanpool sponsors, creating access to certain
tax benefits.





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HOV/HOT Express Lanes Barrier-separated lanes on Houston’s busiest freeways

You can use express lanes to bypass traffic and save time on portions of:

 * Interstate 10 (managed by Texas Department of Transportation)
 * Interstate 45
 * U.S. Highway 59
 * U.S. Highway 290

If you’re the only person riding in your vehicle, a toll is required. If you
have multiple occupants, you may not need to pay a toll depending on:

 * Time of day
 * Freeway you’re traveling



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Local leaders


LOCAL LEADERS

 * City of Houston
 * Multi-Cities
 * Harris County

City of Houston

MayorCityMayor John WhitmireCity of Houston

Multi-Cities

MayorCityMayor Gus E. PappasCity of BellaireMayor Robert P. LordCity of Bunker
Hill VillageMayor Shawn FindleyCity of El LagoMayor Tom JinksCity of Hedwig
VillageMayor Robert (Bob) BuesingerCity of Hilshire VillageMayor Norman
FunderburkCity of HumbleMayor Jim PappasCity of Hunters Creek VillageMayor
William H. "Dusty" ThieleCity of KatyMayor Robin J. ElackattMissouri City,
TexasMayor Aliza DuttCity of Piney Point VillageMayor Andy ChanCity of Southside
PlaceMayor Marcus VajdosCity of Spring Valley VillageMayor Jon KeeneyCity of
Taylor Lake VillageMayor Susan SampleCity of West University Place

Harris County

County Judge and CommissionersPrecinctCounty Judge Lina Hidalgo Commissioner
Rodney EllisPrecinct 1Commissioner Adrian GarciaPrecinct 2Commissioner Tom
RamseyPrecinct 3Commissioner Lesley BrionesPrecinct 4

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General Mobility Program


GENERAL MOBILITY PROGRAM


Part of METRO funding comes from a one cent sales tax established when
Houston-area voters created METRO in 1978. To enhance regional mobility and ease
traffic congestion, up to 25% of that sales tax revenue is rebated to the City
of Houston, Harris County, and the Multi-Cities for their own discretionary
mobility projects. This is called the General Mobility Program.

To date, more than $4 billion has funded construction and maintenance of:

 * Streets and roadways
 * Bridges and grade separations
 * Traffic control signals
 * Sidewalks
 * Hiking and biking trails
 * Street lights
 * Drainage improvements for transportation facilities, streets, roads or
   traffic control improvements

The program also provides funding for the Motorist Assistance Program which
provides roadside assistance to stranded motorists on most Houston area
freeways.

Examples of projects funded:

 * City of Houston
 * Harris County
 * Multi-Cities

City of Houston

LocationWork AreaInvestmentConcrete Street Repair ProgramCitywide$19.6 million
(est. annual)Safe Sidewalk ProgramCitywide$6.95 million (est. annual)Special
City Project – Asphalt OverlaysCitywide$10 million (est. annual)Street
Maintenance ProgramCitywide$12.24 million (est. annual)

Harris County

LocationWork AreaInvestmentT.C. Jester Blvd.Spears to FM 1960$7.68 millionAldine
Mail RouteAirline to Lillja$5.78 millionWest Montgomery RoadWest Gulf Bank to
Breen$4.36 millionSpring Cypress RoadTelge Road to west of Faulkey Gully$9.8
million

Multi-Cities

LocationWork AreaInvestmentHedwig VillageEast / West Mobility Project$7.2
millionNewcastleBellaire to Beechnut$5.2 millionVoss / BracherI-10 to Spring
Branch Creek$3.3 millionWill Clayton ParkwayHighway 59 to Wilson Road$3 million

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