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Release Date: Oct. 17, 2023
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METRO Unveils New Pedestrian Bridge, Paving the Way to Safer Commutes

METRO Board Members and executives gathered with community stakeholders and elected officials to celebrate the new Post Oak Road Pedestrian Bridge.

On Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023, METRO Board Members and executive leadership gathered with community stakeholders and elected officials to celebrate the unveiling of the Authority's new Post Oak Road Pedestrian Bridge.

METRO Board Chair Sanjay Ramabhadran expressed his excitement for the completion of the project, adding that its construction is a testament to METRO's commitment to enhancing mobility and improving the quality of life for residents across the region.

"Construction on this project began in February 2022, and anticipation has been building ever since," said Ramabhadran. "Personally, I've visited this site several times during construction and throughout the last month. It's incredibly satisfying to witness people already benefiting from this bridge to reach their destinations."

The 14-foot-wide, 600-foot-long steel truss bridge spans over 17 lanes of the Katy Freeway, and provides pedestrians and bicyclists with a safe and convenient option to cross from one side of the freeway to the other. The bridge also facilitates travel to and from METRO's Northwest Transit Center and is a crucial link to destinations like Memorial Park and the surrounding neighborhoods.

"Personally, I've visited this site several times during construction and throughout the last month. It's incredibly satisfying to witness people already benefiting from this bridge to reach their destinations." -Sanjay Ramabhadran, METRO Board Chair

Watch the event livestream.

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.