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Release Date: Dec. 10, 2021
Media Hot Line: 713.739.4040
New online tool gives riders greater flexibility and more choices
Houston METRO’s new mobile-friendly Trip Planner will give riders greater ability to customize their trip to match their needs.
The new website launches Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021 and can be accessed on computer or smartphone by visiting www.RideMETRO.org.
 Video: METRO IT Digital Technology Director Matt Sides demonstrates how to use the new Trip Planner
Riders begin their journey by providing their start location and their destination, and the Trip Planner will do the rest.
The Trip Planner makes riding METRO easier than ever, even if the rider’s journey begins outside of the Authority’s service area.
New features include:
- Multiple trip options with a choice of departure times and routes
- Arrival time predictions and service alerts
- Ability to include personal vehicles and Park & Rides into your route
- Ability to incorporate Houston Bcycle (bike share program) into your route
- A trip fare calculator
After you’ve planned your trip, you can take it with you on your phone, easily share it with others or print it.
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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 Express Lanes, Community Connector shuttle service and METRO 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 Houston 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 the 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. |
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