There's something big happening just below Houston's spectacular downtown skyline and METRO is inviting everyone to join in the celebration. A ribbon-cutting ceremony at METRO's newest transit center will take place Nov.10, 2015 at 9 a.m. The Burnett Transit Center is located at 700 Burnett St. and Everett St.. It is a key New Bus Network transit connection, allowing patrons to transfer from bus to rail.
Burnett Transit Center continues METRO's efforts to provide a more comprehensive transit system by creating a seamless link between light-rail and local bus.
WHO: Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County Chairman Gilbert Garcia, METRO Board members, President & CEO Tom Lambert, elected officials, community groups, Casa de Amigos Health Center and guests
WHAT: Burnett Transit Center Ribbon-Cutting
WHEN: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, 9 a.m.
WHERE: 700 Burnett St. at Everett St.
![burnett two buses](http://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/TXMETRO/2015/11/660556/714031/burnett-two-buses_crop.jpg) Burnett Transit Center serves four local bus routes: 3 Langley, 51 Hardy-Kelly, 52 Hardy-Ley and 79 W. Little York.
Burnett Transit Center has six bus bays. |
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![burnett bus passengers](http://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/TXMETRO/2015/11/660176/713650/burnett-bus-passengers_crop.jpg) |
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Passengers have the option to secure their bicycles at either bike racks or galvanized steel lockers. |
Security cameras, lighting, emergency assistance telephones, elevators and passenger pick-up/drop-off areas are just a few of the amenities for customers. |
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Burnett Transit Center has cashless point-of-sale ticket vending machines to provide an added level of convenience for patrons. |
Approximately 150 trees enhance the landscape around the transit center. |
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![burnett trees](http://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/TXMETRO/2015/11/662422/715611/burnett-trees_crop.jpg) |
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