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Release Date: 
Oct. 23, 2017

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 network, METRORail's 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.

Harris County Jury Shuttles Help Hurricane Harvey Recovery 

METRO wants to make it easier for Harris County residents called for jury duty by providing temporary free shuttles beginning today.  Hurricane Harvey damage forced several courthouses to relocate operations.  METRO hopes the shuttles will alleviate some of the traffic and parking challenges for those doing their civic duty. 

Discounted rate parking is available for those with a jury summons at the Harris County Credit Union, 1400 Franklin St.  

Shuttle pick-up and drop-off locations: 

• Congress Avenue and Austin Street
• Fannin Street and Preston Street
• The shuttles run every 15 minutes from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. weekdays.