The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) is extending its current HOV/HOT pilot program until Nov. 30, 2015.
The program, which increases operating hours of HOV/HOT Lanes along the IH-45 South (Gulf), US-59 Southwest, US-290 Northwest, IH-45 North and US-59 North (Eastex) corridors, began July 1, 2015. It was initially scheduled to last 90 days, or until the end of September.
The extension gives METRO and the Texas Transportation Institute more time to weigh customer reaction and evaluate traffic flow improvements.
METRO continues to seek public feedback through the end of November. HOV/HOT users are encouraged to participate in an online survey available at http://www.metrohovsurvey.com/. Surveys received by Oct. 7 will be entered for a chance to win a gift card valued at $50.
After completion of the program, METRO's Board of Directors will determine whether extended HOV/HOT hours should continue.
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