Press Conference: Discounted HOT lanes for Qualified Disabled Veterans

Metro Transit Authority of Harris County sent this bulletin at 08/08/2016 05:09 PM CDT

Release Date: August 8, 2016

METRO & Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Announce Discounted HOT Lane Rides to Qualified Disabled Veterans

WHAT: METRO joins Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee in saying thank you to those who have proudly served this country. News conference to be held to introduce discounted HOT lane tolling for qualified disabled veterans.

The program currently offers qualified disabled veterans a 100% discounted toll when using METRO's High Occupancy Toll (HOT) lanes. The veterans must register with METRO and display a qualifying license plate while driving.

Where: US Vets, 4640 Blodgett St. Houston, TX 77002

WHEN: Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at 2pm

WHO: Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, METRO board members, along with METRO President & CEO Tom Lambert, and veteran advocates

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, METRO Rail'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.

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