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Release Date: Dec. 7, 2022
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METRO Celebrates the Installation of Digital Signs

On Wednesday, METRO leadership and community partners celebrated the installation of bus arrival digital signs at the Hiram Clarke Transit Center.

"This transit center is a key asset in the community and we're excited to host the unveiling of METRO's new digital signage network," said Homer Clark, Board Chair of the 5 Corners Improvement District. "We are looking forward to continuing our partnership with METRO regarding multimodal transit in our community."

METRO's Board of Directors approved the purchase in 2019. The signs provide riders with real-time bus information, public service announcements and detour, stop closure and special event alerts.

"It's a good thing when you can find ideas. You can find resources to implement those ideas and find opportunities for innovation," said METRO Board Chair Sanjay Ramabhadran. "It is a testament to our commitment to enhance the customer experience."

To date, METRO has installed 130 signs at one-third of its transit centers, along the METRORapid Silver Line and on the 54 Scott and 56 Airline METRONext BOOST pilot projects. Digital signs at the transit centers feature 43-inch high definition LCD monitors with a customizable, durable screen. Watch the full event livestream here.

METRO leadership and community partners attend ribbon cutting for new digital signage network.

(L-R) METRO President & CEO Tom Lambert, Board Member Diann Lewter, Homer Clark (Board Chair, 5 Corners Improvement District), METRO Board Chair Sanjay Ramabhadran, LeRon Wilson (Administrator, Hiram Clarke Fort Bend Redevelopment Authority) and Ted Andrews (Board Chair, Hiram Clarke Fort Bend Redevelopment Authority).

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.