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Release Date: Sept. 13, 2022
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 U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee and Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg arrive at Burnett Transit Center.
U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee is working to bring more federal dollars to the Houston region for major transportation projects. The congresswoman invited Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to the bayou city to learn more about efforts by METRO, state and local leaders to improve public transit as well as other transportation projects.
"Congresswoman Jackson Lee's efforts at the national level are a major contribution as METRO moves forward with METRONext, the long-range plan approved by nearly 70 percent of voters in 2019 which will expand and enhance mass transit for the region," said METRO Board Chair Sanjay Ramabhadran.
The Washington D.C. delegation was also welcomed by METRO Board Members Lex Frieden, Diann Lewter, Bob Fry, Don Elder and Christopher Hollins as well as METRO President & CEO Tom Lambert.
 Joining the visit at METRO's Burnett Transit Center were Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher.
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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, curb2curb microtransit 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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