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Release Date: Dec. 11, 2023
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METRO's Bus Shelter Art Program Continues to Beautify Neighborhoods

METRO is pleased to announce the continued success of its Bus Shelter Art Program, which brings student art to local communities. METRO has celebrated another significant milestone: the selection of new winning designs from four Aldine Independent School District high school campuses.

METRO President & CEO Tom Lambert, along with Board Members Troi Taylor and Diann Lewter, personally congratulated the student-artists during the ceremony, recognizing their talents and contributions to the program's ongoing success.

The selection of winning designs from Aldine ISD campuses promises to bring even more color and creativity to METRO bus stops. Talented young artists from the schools will see their visions realized as their artwork graces bus shelters across their community.

Dr. Adrian Bustillos, Chief Transformation Officer for Aldine ISD, highlighted the program's impact beyond aesthetics.

"This collaboration provides our students with invaluable experience working with professionals in real-world fields," Bustillos explained. "They gain firsthand understanding of how their classroom learning translates to tangible applications, fostering creativity and a connection to their community."

METRO's Bus Shelter Art Program exemplifies the power of collaboration in community improvement. By partnering with local schools, METRO provides young artists with a unique platform to showcase their talents and contribute to the beautification of their neighborhoods.

Victory Early College High School sophomore Jazlyn Otero proudly shows off her winning bus shelter design. Otero said of her work, “The strong Viking shows how dedicated we are to our study, and our determination as a whole campus." Watch a video of the event here.

About METRO's Bus Shelter Art Program

METRO's Bus Shelter Art Program is a collaborative initiative that invites students to submit artwork designs for local bus shelters. The program aims to beautify communities, engage young artists, and foster a sense of ownership and pride in public spaces.

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.