Houston Public MediaSep 19

Several commenters at a recent public hearing expressed frustration that METRO is not expanding bus rapid transit and light rail as promised in a 2019 bond passed by voters. Instead, the agency is emphasizing improvements to existing services.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/transportation/2025/09/19/531452/some-criticize-metros-shift-in-priorities-as-transit-agency-works-to-finalize-2026-budget/

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Some criticize METRO’s shift in priorities as transit agency works to finalize 2026 budget

Several commenters at a recent public hearing expressed frustration that METRO is not expanding bus rapid transit and light rail as promised in a 2019 bond measure overwhelmingly passed by voters. Instead, the agency is emphasizing improvements to its existing services.

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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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