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#11 KevinKorell

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Posted 03 September 2017 - 04:10 PM

Still no Purple or Green Lines on the downtown end, but more and more connections are being restored:
 

All Park & Ride facilities will also be operational Tuesday
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Release Date: Sept. 3, 2017

Alert #9: METRO Opens Most HOV/HOT Lanes Tuesday, Gears Up for New Riders

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METRO continues to move toward restoring full service to its customers. The Authority has determined it will be able to open most HOV/HOT Lanes Tuesday, Sept. 5. The one exception will be I-45 North, where crews are still evaluating the safety of that route. All METRO buses and other vehicles which normally travel this route will be detoured.
 
All Park & Ride facilities will also be operational Tuesday.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
METRORail Red Line is fully operational. The Green Line is operating between Magnolia Park Transit Center and Eado/Stadium stations. The Purple Line is operating between Palm Center and Eado/Stadium. 
 
 
 
 
About 70 local bus routes are currently in service. For a list of those routes, please click here.
 
METROLift has resumed regular service. Trips should be scheduled one day in advance in the normal manner: Online or by calling 713-225-6716 or 713-225-0410.
 

 

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If you are new to public transportation, welcome aboard! Click here to plan a trip, check bus schedules and learn everything else you need to know about riding METRO buses, METRORail, HOV/HOT Lanes  and Park & Ride.

 

 
METRO teams are working around the clock to restore all of the Authority's services. Riders are encouraged to monitor local news and METRO Twitter and Facebook pages for timely information regarding transit. METRO also offers real-time information through its service alerts system. Please note:

  • METRO’s T.R.I.P. app may not be an accurate source of “next bus” arrival during times of schedule fluctuation.
  • Customers should be advised detours and delays are still possible. Patience is appreciated. 
  • Check for service alerts at www.ridemetro.org. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the METRO Customer Care Team at 713-635-4000.


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Posted 04 September 2017 - 11:24 PM

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Release Date: Sept. 4, 2017


Alert #10: METRO Resumes Normal Operations on Most Routes, Offers Tips for New Riders


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METRO is bringing several more bus routes into service as many customers head back to work tomorrow.  The Authority is working to resume normal operation on a handful of routes that are still being evaluated.  Those routes not in service are listed below:

  • 46 Gessner
  • 51 Hardy-Kelly
  • 67 Dairy Ashford
  • 75 Eldridge
  • 153 Harwin Express
  • 161 Wilcrest Express
  • 162 Memorial Express
METRO will open most HOV/HOT Lanes tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 5. The one exception will be I-45 North, where crews are still assessing the safety of that route. All METRO buses and other vehicles which normally travel this corridor will be detoured.
 
All Park & Ride facilities will also be operational Tuesday.  That includes METRO's newest commuter service, the El Dorado Park & Ride, located at 203 W. El Dorado Blvd., Friendswood, Texas 77546.
 
METRORail Red Line is fully operational. The Green Line is operating between Magnolia Park Transit Center and EaDo/Stadium stations. The Purple Line is operating between Palm Center and EaDo/Stadium.  Bus shuttles are in place from EaDo and Theatre District rail stations.
 
METROLift has resumed regular service. Trips should be scheduled one day in advance in the normal manner: Online or by calling 713-225-6716 or 713-225-0410.

 



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Posted 04 September 2017 - 11:28 PM

And in a further update 2+ hours later, the entire LRT system is now back in service!!!
 

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Release Date: Sept. 4, 2017


Alert #11: All METRORail in Service, Most Bus Routes Resume Normal Operations

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Following the persistent effort of the entire METRO staff, the Houston region is once again on the move, as the Authority resumes normal operations. All METRORail will be in service tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 5.  The Red, Green and Purple Lines will run on the regular schedule.
 
Most local bus routes are also running.  METRO is working to resume operation on a handful of routes still being evaluated.  Those routes not in service are listed below:

  • 46 Gessner
  • 51 Hardy-Kelly
  • 67 Dairy Ashford
  • 75 Eldridge
  • 153 Harwin Express
  • 161 Wilcrest Express
  • 162 Memorial Express
METRO will open most HOV/HOT Lanes tomorrow. The one exception will be I-45 North, where crews are still assessing the safety of that route. All buses and other vehicles which normally travel this corridor will be detoured.
 
All Park & Ride facilities will also be operational tomorrow.  That includes METRO's newest commuter service, the El Dorado Park & Ride, located at 203 W. El Dorado Blvd., Friendswood, Texas 77546.
 
METROLift has resumed regular service. Trips should be scheduled one day in advance in the normal manner: Online or by calling 713-225-6716 or 713-225-0410.



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Posted 09 September 2017 - 05:07 PM

Free METRO Rides for Area Students All Month

Metro Transit Authority of Harris County sent this bulletin at 09/08/2017 03:39 PM CDT

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Students Ride METRO for Free Through September

 

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METRO is offering free rides to all area students through Sept. 30, 2017. Many families are left with limited transportation options and disrupted schedules since the storm. Parents accompanying students to school may also ride for free. 

Harvey Recovery Free Ride Facts

  • Free rides for all students K- College 
  • Free rides for parents escorting students
  • High school and college students must present student ID before boarding
  • Offer through Sept. 30, 2017

"The road to recovery is a long one for so many people in our community.  We hope the free riders will remove some stress for parents and students as they return to school," said METRO Chair Carrin Patman. 

METRO staff worked around the clock to get nearly all of the routes running again. A handful are detoured, abbreviated or combined due to high water. More buses are being used to meet higher ridership demands.

"We're going to be very flexible and adapt services to meet the needs of our community," said METRO President & CEO Tom Lambert.

Information about METRO's routes and schedules can be found at RIDEMETRO.org.  

Customer Note: Some printed schedules, METRO's Trip Planner, and Next Bus Texting may not be accurate due to route variations related to the storm.

 



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Posted 20 September 2017 - 12:29 PM

NJT news release 9/19/17:
 

NJ TRANSIT EMPLOYEES SEND AID TO SISTER AGENCY IN HOUSTON

Clothing and Supplies Will Benefit Houston Metro Transit Employees Impacted by Hurricane Harvey

 

 

NEWARK, NJ — NJ TRANSIT is sending a helping hand to its transportation counterpart in Houston impacted by Hurricane Harvey.  NJ TRANSIT employees donated clothing and supplies which are now on the way to their colleagues at the Houston Metro transit system.

 

“When New Jersey was hit by Superstorm Sandy nearly five years ago, we saw first-hand how difficult it is for employees to balance the impacts of a devastating storm at home with their dedication to restoring service, which often requires long stretches away from families,” said NJ TRANSIT Executive Director Steve Santoro.  “We remain so grateful for the outpouring of support from around the country in our time of need, we wanted to help our fellow transit workers get back on their feet.”

 

NJ TRANSIT employees from across the state donated items such as clothing, sheets, bath towels and cleaning products.  Collections took place at employee work locations last week.  The items were packed into a tractor trailer and driven to Houston by members of the New Jersey Transit Police Department.

 

“It is our privilege to deliver these supplies to help our fellow transit employees,” said New Jersey Transit Police Chief Christopher Trucillo.

 

NJ TRANSIT has a close connection to the impacted region as employees and members of the police department conduct extensive emergency response training at the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) in nearby College Station, TX.

 






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