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Release Date: June 27, 2019
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METRO Board Welcomes New Member

Pictured from left: Robert "Bob" Fry, Carrin Patman, Jo Ann Fry

Robert "Bob" Fry is the newest member of the METRO Board of Directors. He was sworn in at today's Board meeting. The former mayor of West University Place was appointed to represent a group of 14 smaller cities on the Board that are within METRO's service area. Fry is a Houston native who graduated from Milby High School, attended the University of Texas at Austin and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. After returning from duty, he started a maritime industry company from which he retired after its sale in 2011.

"I'm thankful to mayors of the 14 smaller cities and to the METRO Board for their confidence in me. I look forward to working closely with fellow Board members and staff as METRO meets the transportation needs of our growing region," said Fry.

Fry currently serves as chairman of the Texas A & M Galveston Board of Visitors, Chairman of the Houston Maritime Museum and was the founding chairman of the San Jacinto College Maritime Advisory Committee. 

His term at METRO will last two years. Members can serve up to eight years on the Board.

METRO Board Member Don Elder, who also represents the smaller cities, was sworn in for a second term at today's meeting.

Bob Fry has been appointed to METRO's Board of Directors. The former West University Place mayor was sworn in by METRO Chair Carrin Patman.

Fry's predecessor, Cindy Siegel, was honored with a proclamation by the Board. Her former colleagues shared their appreciation for her service. 

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.