Release Date: June 16, 2015

METRO Transit Service Continues Today But Weather May Delay Some Routes

Bus, Train, METROLift and HOV/HOT Lanes Will Open

METRO customers can expect local and park and ride buses, rail, HOV/HOT Lanes and METROLift service Tuesday although some routes may experience delays due to adverse weather and high water from Tropical Storm Bill.  METRO will continue to monitor weather conditions in coordination with the Harris County Office of Emergency Management. Customers are urged to monitor weather conditions and news reports. METRO will update changes via Twitter and Facebook.

Stay tuned to alerts from the Harris County Office of Emergency Management.

Customers can get the latest updates on service changes by calling our customer service line at 713-739-4000, visiting our website ridemetro.org and downloading our trip app.

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. METRO operates more than 1,200 buses, and METRO's New Bus Network is coming August, 2015. For a good picture of where we are headed see our new system map.  METRO's expanded light-rail system includes the Red Line (Main Street and Northline extension), Green Line (East End) and Purple Line (Southeast). Other METRO services include: Star Vanpool, METROLift, HOV lanes, HOT lanes, Bikes-on-Buses/Trains program, Park & Ride, and road improvement projects. Learn more about METRO by visiting ridemetro.org where you can download our information about our T.R.I.P. app and our interactive rider tool METRO 360 [take a seat].  

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