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Release Date:

March 29, 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.

Park. Ride. Relax.

Conroe Commuters Get New Service

Sitting in traffic for more than two hours daily is not a laughing matter. Beginning Monday, April 1, Conroe area commuters have a new option, and that's no joke. The City of Conroe will offer the 291 Conroe Park & Ride. The route will start in the Conroe Park & Ride lot along I-45 just north of FM 2854 and make stops in downtown Houston, at the TMC Transit Center and at the V.A. Hospital. The bus route, operated by METRO, will provide three inbound trips every morning and three return trips every evening during peak commute hours, Monday through Friday.  

Customers can pay the $8 one-way fare with cash or a METRO Q Fare Card . METRO staff will be at the Conroe Park & Ride lot on April 1 and April 2 to assist passengers and issue fare cards.  They can also be purchased online, at the METRO RideStore or at participating retailers.

This service is being completely funded by the City of Conroe and the Houston-Galveston Area Council as part of the METRO Board approved process that allows cities outside the METRO service area to contract with the Authority to provide their citizens additional transit options.