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Release Date: 
March 6, 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.

Top 5 Reasons to Ride METRO This Spring Break

1. METRORail and local bus services offer direct access to top Spring Break destinations including Rodeo Houston, the Houston Zoo, the Museum District and Hermann Park.

2. Local bus and rail fare is just $1.25 and children 5 years and under ride for free. 3. More time to explore and less time wasted in traffic jams and road construction detours.

4. Finding the best place to park downtown is as simple as clicking right here for an interactive parking map. 5. Spring breakers can plan their trips, purchase tickets, and check for next bus arrival times from their smart phones.

At a news conference today, METRO President & CEO Tom Lambert shared an important safety reminder. "When you are around the trains or when you are around cars, make sure you Stop, Look and Listen  to have a very safe experience." Additional METRO police and other law enforcement officers will be assisting with traffic and crowd control.