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Release Date: Sept. 24, 2020
Media Hot Line: 713.739.4040

METRO Aims to Stop Track and Road Tragedies

METRO hopes to save lives on Houston area railways and roads through its partnership with two major safety initiatives.

Every year, 2,100 people are killed or seriously injured in North America when they engage in unsafe activities around trains and tracks.   METRO is emphasizing the importance of safe behaviors in coordination with Rail Safety Week in a weeklong series of posts on its Facebook and Twitter pages and through the distribution of safety materials. The annual safety awareness campaign led by Operation Lifesaver, Inc. aims to empower people to keep themselves safe near train tracks and crossings.

In partnership with Vision Zero Houston, METRO is also asking for the entire community's help to make the region's roads safer. The goal of the city of Houston initiative is to end all traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2030. Vision Zero Houston aims to address street safety through street design, speed management, and community engagement, and improve equitable outcomes for those disproportionately impacted by traffic deaths and serious injuries.

Community members can join in the commitment with three steps: 

1. Take the Safe Streets Pledge

2. Identify Dangerous Streets on the Map

3. Fill out the Survey to Identify which Projects Should be Prioritized 

Click here for more information.

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) is the region’s largest public transit provider, offering safe, clean, reliable, accessible and friendly transportation services. METRO’s transit network includes local bus, METRORail which includes the Red Line (Main Street and Northline), the Green Line (East End) and the Purple Line (Southeast), Park & Ride commuter buses, METROLift paratransit service, HOV/HOT lanes, Community Connector microtransit and Star Vanpool. In 2020, the Authority introduced the METRORapid Silver Line, the region’s first bus rapid transit service.  Bike & Ride programs and road improvement projects are also part of METRO’s commitment to the region.  Focused on investing in the region’s future mobility needs, the Authority developed the  METRONext Moving Forward Plan. METRO is also the first transit provider in region to pilot autonomous vehicle shuttle technology. 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.