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Release Date: Sept. 22, 2025
Media Hot Line: 713-739-4040

RideMETRO.org Named Best Transportation Website in 2025 WebAward Competition

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) is proud to announce that RideMETRO.org has been honored in the 29th annual international WebAward competition, hosted by the Web Marketing Association.

The website received Best of Industry WebAwards in both the 'Transportation' and 'Government' categories, including the designation of Best Transportation Website for 2025.

The WebAward competition is the longest-running annual website award competition dedicated to naming the best websites across dozens of industries. This year's judges included industry leaders and professionals from digital marketing agencies and top global brands such as Microsoft, Adobe, Amazon, Meta, and Warner Bros. Pictures.

“This recognition highlights METRO’s commitment to delivering a customer experience that is accessible, innovative, and easy to use,” said Meredith Johnson, METRO’s EVP of Communications. “RideMETRO.org is a great example of how, through METRONow, we’re making it simpler for customers to choose METRO while honoring our responsibility to keep the community informed and connected.” 

The award highlights METRO’s ongoing investment in digital tools that enhance rider experience, including trip planning, real-time updates, and accessibility features.

For more information about the Web Marketing Association and the full list of winners, visit www.webaward.org/winners.asp.

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. Road improvement projects are also part of METRO’s commitment to the Houston region. 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.