METRO Welcomes New Board Member

Metro Transit Authority of Harris County sent this bulletin at 01/15/2014 04:16 PM CST

Press Office:
713.739.4040

Release Date:
January 15, 2014

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) is the region’s largest public transit provider, offering safe, reliable and affordable transportation services about 370,000 times per day. Besides operating more than 1,200 buses, METRO is currently expanding its 13-mile Red Line with two new lines under construction. METRO’s services also include: Star Vanpool, METROLift, HOV lanes, HOT lanes, Bikes-on-Buses/Trains program, Park & Ride, and road improvement projects. Learn more about METRO services at ridemetro.org where you will also find information about our T.R.I.P. app and the new digital, interactive rider tool METRO 360 [take a seat].

New Member Joins METRO Board

Diann Lewter, a long-time Houston resident and business development professional, has joined the METRO Board.

Lewter was appointed earlier today at Houston City Council by Mayor Annise Parker and was sworn in during today's special board meeting.

The new board member has served as Director of the Business Development Program for Central Houston and Economic Development Director of the Downtown District. Other posts Lewter has held includes Sr Vice President of Business Development and Operations Manager for a large real estate company.

Lewter served on the board of AIDS Foundation Houston, Hermann Park Conservancy and Leadership Houston among others. She has also received several awards and recognitions for her work and civic engagement.

Lewter replaces Carrin Patman, who chaired the Government and Public Affairs Committee. Patman left her post last month.

METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS

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INTERIM PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER: THOMAS C. LAMBERT

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