Houston transit advocates petition Metro to fix Red Line delays downtown.

Link Houston and Metro officials say travel times have improved, but transit advocates are pushing for board members to ...

Houston’s 'crown jewel' slows down: Red Line delays highlight city’s struggle to get on track with transit

Board members called the METRORail the "crown jewel" of transportation in Houston, but for some, they want more.
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Houston METRO offering free rides to early voting locations

HOUSTON (CW39) — METRO is offering free round-trip rides to help Houston-area voters get to the polls during early voting and ...

HISD students can now ride the Metro for free to get to school. How's it working so far?

Ethan Huerta, 15 and Alexander Huerta, 5, wait for the Metro bus after school in Houston's Fourth Ward Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025 ...
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Advocates argue Houston traffic could get worse if METRO line slowdown isn't resolved

HOUSTON — Advocates held a demonstration downtown Thursday morning to urge METRO to speed up one of Houston's busiest lines. Organizers said a recent signal change is slowing down METRO's Red Line to ...
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METRO changes all bus routes on August 16

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- We are just over a week away from the launch of METRO's new bus network. METRO is re-routing all of their buses for the first time since the 1970s. METRO announced the changes last ...
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Some criticize METRO’s shift in priorities as transit agency works to finalize 2026 budget

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) is expected to approve a $2 billion budget for fiscal year 2026, an increase of 5.8% from this year. Much like in 2025, the operating budget ...
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Metro's $2B budget passes despite concerns from Houston riders on spending

Metro's board approved a $2 billion budget for 2026 on Thursday, which broadly aligns with the agency's priorities and some voter-backed projects, despite calls from some Houstonians to shift more ...