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Release Date: 
Jan. 18, 2018

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.

Downtown Construction Prompts Temporary Bus Shuttle Along Green & Purple Lines

Beginning Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, METRO will modify rail service on the Green and Purple Lines in order to allow downtown work crews to complete crane lift operations at 708 Main St.

During these periods, METRO will operate free bus shuttles along the Green Line from Magnolia Transit Center Station to Theater District Station and along the Purple Line from EADO Station to Theater District Station.

Patrons traveling between these points will board shuttle buses at designated stops (click here for details). Bus shuttles will operate on the following dates:

• Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 from 4:30 a.m. until 7 p.m.
• Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018 from 4:30 a.m. until 7 p.m.

Frequency during these times will be 12 minutes. Please allow more time for your trip.

Riders are encouraged to monitor METRO's Twitter and Facebook pages for timely information regarding transit. METRO also offers real-time information through its service alerts system.