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Release Date: 
March 1, 2019

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.

"T" is for Train

 Sesame Street Segment Features METRORail Safety Message

The segment was filmed in Houston by Judy's Child, LLC.

METRORail is helping children learn the "Letter of the Day" and how to stay safe. The train is featured in a new Sesame Street episode to help viewers learn the letter "T."  The segment follows a young rider, Nairobi, and her family on a trip to the Houston Zoo.  Along the way, Nairobi meets a METRO fare inspector and a rail operator. 

"It's exciting to know along with educating children about the ease and efficiency of mass transit, METRORail is also being used as a learning building block," said METRO President and CEO Tom Lambert. 

The segment debuted on HBO in early February and will air on PBS later this year. Viewers should check local listings for the air date.

For more information on riding METRORail,visit www.ridemetro.org. One-way trips are just $1.25, and fares are discounted for veterans, seniors and students. Children five and under ride for free.