Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County

A map of the METRORapid University Corridor Project, showing the various stops along the proposed line.

25.3-Mile BRT Route Approved for Houston’s University Corridor

The METRORapid University Corridor bus rapid transit route will become the backbone of the Houston Metro system.

April 10, 2023 - Houston Chronicle

On-Demand Shuttle

On-Demand Transit in Houston: There's an App for That

The city of Houston this week launched an app for its Community Connector shuttle service as part of a ten-month pilot project.

September 9, 2020 - Houston Chronicle

Houston Metro Bus

Houston Will Not Be a Fare-Free Transit City

In case anyone was getting carried away with the idea of fare-free transit, the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County has some cold water to pour on the conversation.

January 20, 2020 - Houston Chronicle

Houston Light Rail

$7.5 Billion Regional Transit Plan Revealed in Houston

The METRONext Moving Forward Plan was revealed at the annual meeting of the Greater Houston Partnership.

December 14, 2018 - Progressive Railroading

Houston Metro Bus

A Podcast by Houston's Transit Agency for Houston's Transit Riders

Some people think of Houston as an oil town; other people think of it as a transit town. This podcast is for the second kind of person.

August 31, 2018 - Houston Chronicle

Controversial Bus Rapid Transit Project Arriving in Houston

A highly congested route in Houston is getting new, dedicated bus lanes. Metro looks ready to build the kind of high-quality BRT line that has been a tough sell in the United States.

February 19, 2018 - Houston Chronicle

Houston MTA

A Super Weekend for Houston Rail Transit

"Sunday might have been the Super Bowl, but Saturday was Metro’s super day," reports Dug Begley.

February 7, 2017 - Houston Chronicle

Houston Metro Bus

Five Ideas for the Future of Houston Transit

The new board chair of Houston's Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County recently shared her ideas for the future of the transit agency.

July 21, 2016 - The Urban Edge

Houston's Big Year in Transit Pays Off in New Ridership

It was a big year for transit in Houston: two new light rail lines launched operation and the regional bus system got a makeover on the high frequency grid model. Ridership is also up.

December 30, 2015 - Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County

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