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It's now a little easier for qualified disabled veterans to get around town. In recognition of those who have proudly served this country, METRO is currently offering qualified disabled veterans a discounted toll when using the High Occupancy Toll (HOT) lanes.
Before hopping on the lanes, veterans must register with METRO and display a qualifying license plate while driving. The five lanes connect from every direction, giving easy access
to single occupant commuters.
Congresswoman
Sheila Jackson Lee joined METRO today in announcing the pilot program.
“Our veterans are willing to make the ultimate sacrifice
for our country. As a United States
Congresswoman, I believe it is important to provide the best quality of life
for our veterans by providing access to jobs, healthcare, education, and a
convenient way to travel. I am glad to
champion their cause for ease of mobility because they deserve respect and
action. Let me finally say when we first
announced this service by Metro, I was pleased to invite Lance Corporal Richard
G. Perez to the announcement.
Unfortunately, Lance Corporal Perez is no longer with us to celebrate
this wonderful tribute to our veterans, but his fellow veterans will celebrate
in his honor. Thank you to the METRO Board and the City of Houston for working with us to honor our American
heroes,” stated Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee.
This discount pilot program is a companion initiative to the METRO Veterans Pass (MVP) announced in April 2016. MVP allows qualified disabled veterans to obtain a special pass and ride for free on METRORail, local bus and Park & Ride for free.
HOT lanes information via METRO's system map is available online at RIDEMETRO.ORG
 METRO HOT Lanes run in only one direction in the morning and reverse during the afternoon and evening. Qualified disabled veterans can enter the HOT lanes at any of the designated entrances and may use the METRO HOT Lanes only during toll hours when driving as a single occupant.
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In order to receive the discount, Qualified Disabled Veterans must meet the following requirements:
- Operate a passenger vehicle registered with METRO displaying a valid Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Disabled Veteran, Medal of Honor, Legion of Valor or Purple Heart license plate
- Vehicle must be registered with METRO prior to using lanes
Applications for the HOT lanes program are available at:
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