METRO Light-Rail, Houston Greeters Takes Passengers on a Tasty Trip

Metro Transit Authority of Harris County sent this bulletin at 11/12/2015 03:05 PM CST

Media Hot Line 713.739.4040

Release Date: Nov. 12, 2015

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) is the region’s largest public transit provider, offering safe, reliable and affordable transportation services about 370,000 times per day. Besides operating more than 1,200 buses on a New Bus Network, METRORail's expanded system includes the Red Line (Main Street and Northline), Green Line (East End) and Purple Line (Southeast). METRO’s services also include: STAR Vanpool, METROLift, HOV lanes, HOT lanes, Bikes-on-Buses/Trains program, Park & Ride, and road improvement projects. Learn more about METRO services at ridemetro.org where you will also find information about our T.R.I.P. app, Next Bus Arrival texting and the new digital, interactive rider tool METRO 360 [take a seat].

The Flavor of Houston is Just a Light-Rail Ride Away

METRO & Houston Greeters Partner for Rails to Restaurants Progressive Dinner

The 4th Annual Rails to Restaurants, a "METRO Rail Crawl," will be held Monday, Nov. 16, 2015 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event kicks off with a party at the University of Houston Downtown, followed by a quick trip on the Red and Green Lines to a Dynamo Stadium Block Party. Next, participants are invited to get on board the rail again for the "Tasting Ride," where they will get to sample food, drinks and desserts from 10 downtown venues.

"Rails to Restaurants" is one of the signature events during Houston Citizenship Month, an annual volunteer-driven celebration highlighting Houston’s diversity by hosting events that celebrate the many social and economic contributions of everyone who calls Houston home.

"Rails to Restaurants" is $20 per person and 100 percent of the proceeds benefit Houston Greeters, a non-profit organization that showcases the City of Houston through tours and unique events. Click here to purchase tickets.

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