Cutting-Edge Transit: METRO Looks to Local Tech Startups for Transit Innovation

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March 25, 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.

Cutting-Edge Transit: METRO Looks to Tech Startups for Innovation

METRO has teamed up with Station Houston, the city's preeminent tech startup hub, to host a transportation and mobility innovation edition of Houston's Startup Demo Day.

It has grown into a cornerstone event for the Houston startup community. This month, the day will showcase local entrepreneurs and startups who will pitch innovative solutions to Houston's most pressing transportation and mobility challenges.

"Connecting to the innovation and startup community is critical to our success," said METRO Chief Innovation Officer Kimberly Williams. "This is an exciting beginning of how Houston’s startup community and METRO can work together to develop products, ideas and services to enhance the customer experience and benefit mobility for METRO customers and the entire region."

METRO continues to look for forward-thinking and bold ideas to keep the Houston region moving as it embarks on METRONext, its long-range strategic plan.

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