Release Date:       July 21, 2017

More Communities Get Opportunity to Give METRO Feedback 

METRO's summer listening tour will make four more stops next week, reaching communities in the central, southeast and southwest Greater Houston region.   

As it enters its third week, the 25 stop listening tour is gaining interest.  The public is invited to learn what METRO is doing now and share ideas for transit service.  METRO is developing a regional transit plan that will serve the area through 2040. Next week's schedule is listed below.  The tour continues through mid-August.

For a complete list of dates and routes you can take to get there click here.  More information about METRONext can be found at  METRONext.org.   People who can not attend an open house are invited to give transit planning feedback  using an online form.

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 METRO’s transportation 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/HOT lanes, Bike & Ride program, Park & Ride, and road improvement projects. Learn more about METRO services at ridemetro.org where you will also find useful tools like the RideMETRO app where you can plan your trip and even pay your fare from your phone.

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