Public Hearing on Proposed New Bus Network Service Changes

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May 27, 2015

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METRO Announces Public Hearings on New Bus Network Proposed Service Changes

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority of Harris County (METRO) will host two public hearings to receive comment regarding plans to adjust METRO’s New Bus Network service. Proposed changes are intended to provide customers with more reliable, efficient and cost-effective service and to provide additional capacity where it is needed most.  

The hearings will be held at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 3, and at 12:00 p.m., Friday, June 5. Both hearings will be held at METRO Headquarters, 1900 Main St., Houston, Texas 77002 in the 2nd floor Board Room.

Areas under consideration include:

  • METRO New Bus Network Operator Maps
  • Proposed Saturday Schedules
  • Proposed Sunday Schedules
  • Proposed Weekday Schedules

Attendees may view and download more detailed information about these changes, including proposed schedules and maps by visiting http://www.ridemetro.org/News/PublicHearings/PublicHearing.aspx.