Houston Public MediaMay 7, 2025

An original study by Houston Public Media set out to answer whether bus stops ever reached dangerously hot temperatures and how effective bus shelters are at cooling riders during the hottest times of the day.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/series/hot-stops/2023/09/07/461283/its-like-a-sweatbox-houston-bus-stops-reach-dangerous-temperatures-this-summer/

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“It’s like a sweatbox:” Houston bus stops reach dangerous temperatures this summer

An original study by Houston Public Media set out to answer whether bus stops ever reached dangerously hot temperatures and how effective bus shelters are at cooling riders during the hottest times of the day.

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Houston Public MediaJul 22, 2024

METRO transit authority to begin installing new bus shelters

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/transportation/2024/07/22/494171/metro-transit-authority-to-begin-installing-new-bus-shelters/

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METRO transit authority to begin installing new bus shelters

METRO bus stops are about to get a new look. It’s part of the transit authority’s efforts to improve service along high-ridership bus routes. 

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Houston Public MediaJun 24, 2024

METRO, which cited escalating costs and decreased ridership projections while recently slamming the brakes on a planned bus rapid transit line in Houston, continues to invest in its traditional bus routes that get the most use.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/transportation/2024/06/24/491654/metro-continues-bus-stop-upgrades-as-part-of-ongoing-boost-initiative/

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METRO continues bus-stop upgrades as part of ongoing ‘BOOST’ initiative

The Houston area's public transit provider, which recently shelved a potentially transformative bus rapid transit initiative over cost concerns, has a series of ongoing construction projects totaling about $160 million. METRO plans unveil a series of solar-powered bus shelters and markers in July.

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Houston Public MediaMay 14, 2024

Houston police officers were still conducting traffic control assistance around 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, hours after a motorist crashed into two pedestrians next to a METRO bus stop, leaving one dead and another in critical condition, officials said.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/police/2024/05/14/487382/westheimer-road-car-crash-into-metro-bus-stop-leaves-one-pedestrian-dead-one-critically-injured/

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Westheimer Road car crash into METRO bus stop leaves one pedestrian dead, one critically injured

Police said the woman driving the vehicle exhibited signs of intoxication and had been driving eastbound on Westheimer Road when she failed to stay in a single lane and drove onto the sidewalk before hitting the pedestrians.

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