GET TO THE BEACH FASTER, HOV STYLE

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Release Date:      
May 20, 2014

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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].

   

GET TO THE BEACH FASTER,
HOV STYLE, ON WEEKENDS

METRO OPENS I-45 SOUTH HOV ON WEEKENDS

Heading to Galveston this Memorial Day weekend? Pack the vehicle and head down METRO's 45 South HOV lane for a quick ride to get beach side.

METRO is opening up I-45 South on Saturday's and Sunday's, starting this weekend, May 24 through Memorial Day, Monday, May 26:

45s HOV wknd schedule


You must ride in numbers to access the fast lane - only vehicles with two or more passengers will be allowed on the HOV lane.  Solo drivers will not be allowed to use the HOV lane.

METRO will open up the 45 South HOV for a total of 15 weekends, starting May 24 through Sept. 1, and will include three holidays, Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day.

Questions on the weekend HOV service? Please call 713-635-4000 or visit RideMETRO.org.