What this is
The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County provides public transportation to the Houston area through a network of local and express bus routes, METRORail light rail lines, Park and Ride comm
The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County provides public transportation to the Houston area through a network of local and express bus routes, METRORail light rail lines, Park and Ride commuter service from suburban locations, and METROLift paratransit service for riders with disabilities. More than 200,000 trips happen on the METRO system each day. This guide explains how to plan a trip and use the system, how fares and fare cards work, how routes are evaluated and changed over time, and how residents can participate in decisions about future transit investments.
Why it matters
This is part of Our Neighborhoods — housing, neighborhoods, and shared spaces.
How to dig in
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