Houston Public MediaFeb 25, 2025

METRO leaders are doubling down on reliability, cleanliness, safety and accessibility under the umbrella of “METRONow,” which observers say is essentially a rebrand of the former "METRONext" initiative.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/transportation/2025/02/25/514702/houston-transit-authority-unveils-metronow-initiative-focused-on-cleanliness-safety-and-ridership/

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Houston transit authority unveils ‘METRONow’ initiative focused on cleanliness, safety and ridership

The regional transit authority’s flagship initiative has changed from “METRONext” to “METRONow.” According to observers, it’s mostly a rebrand of existing priorities.

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Houston Public MediaJan 29, 2025

Some of METRO's light rail services in the downtown Houston area remained suspended Wednesday after a large scaffolding collapse the day before.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/transportation/2025/01/29/512277/some-metro-light-rail-services-suspended-following-downtown-houston-scaffolding-collapse/

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Some METRO light rail services suspended following downtown Houston scaffolding collapse

Portions of the METRORail service remained temporarily suspended Wednesday following a Tuesday incident in which scaffolding and concrete fell from a building near the intersection of Rusk and Main streets.

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Houston Public MediaDec 6, 2024

Parts of Houston’s light rail lines are closed through the weekend for cleaning and repairs, with METRO offering free bus rides in the impacted areas.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/transportation/2024/12/06/508100/parts-of-houstons-metrorail-lines-closed-through-weekend-for-cleaning-and-repairs/

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Parts of Houston’s METRORail lines closed through weekend for cleaning and repairs

There will be free, two-way bus shuttle service in the impacted areas, including downtown.

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