Metropolitan Transit Authority
1900 Main
P.O. Box 61429
Houston, Texas 77208-1429

Phone: 713-739-4040

News Release

METRO Taking Steps to Keep Public Transit Warm, Safe and Orderly Despite Frigid Local Temperatures

Beginning at 3:30 p.m. METRO is providing warming areas at Transit Centers so patrons have temporary shelter from bitter cold and windy conditions. METROLift “Operation Warm” vehicles will be at 20 area Transit Centers and remain in place during normal METRO service hours.

The METROLift vehicles are a last-resort refuge during overnight hours. METRO will decide whether to continue this service based on weather conditions. METRO Police are working with emergency management and will provide patrols after dark to ensure the safety of patrons and METROLift drivers. These steps are being taken to provide relief during the harsh weather and rolling power outages occurring statewide and expected to continue through the next few days.

The power outages may adversely affect METRO services as follows:

METRO bus and METROLift services:

• System-wide sporadic delays due to traffic light outages (flashing or no signal at intersections).

METRORail service:

• Although METROrail has priority status with CenterPoint there is a chance that power outrages may occur along the rail line. Service is not expected to be interrupted but delays may occur.

For more information about METRO schedules and service delivery options please visit www.ridemetro.org or call the METROLine at 713-635-4000.

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Metropolitan Transit Authority
1900 Main
P.O. Box 61429
Houston, Texas 77208-1429

Phone: 713-739-4040

News Release

METRO STARTS OUTBOUND PARK & RIDE SERVICE EARLY

METRO will be starting all Park & Ride service at 1 p.m. today to accommodate customers with early work dismissals.

The Park & Ride buses will be running about every half hour until the start of the regular Park & Ride schedule. Street supervisors will be on hand to assist customers.

We are offering early service to ensure our customers arrive home safely, but we also ask for their patience as they may experience delays and overcrowding on our system due to large crowds leaving the downtown district at the same time.

We will continue with our regularly scheduled service for the remainder of the day. Weather and road conditions will be monitored and services adjusted as needed.

METRO also is continuing to offer warming vehicles at 20 Transit Centers until Friday afternoon or as weather conditions dictate.

For more information, customers are encouraged to visit www.ridemetro.org or call
713-635-4000.

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Metropolitan Transit Authority
1900 Main
P.O. Box 61429
Houston, Texas 77208-1429

Phone: 713-739-4040

NEWS RELEASE

NEWS ADVISORY
METRO MODIFICATIONS TO PUBLIC TRANSIT SERVICE

METRO will delay the start of all Park & Ride service due to extreme icing conditions on all major local freeways and overpasses. METRO expects to be able to begin Park & Ride service at 8 a.m. but that determination will be based on road conditions at that time.

HOV lanes will not be operational due to severe icing conditions.

METRO anticipates providing all scheduled weekday local bus services, with detours as required to address icing conditions METRO rail service will be modified with 10 minute frequencies  rather than the usual six minute intervals.

Weather and road conditions will be monitored and services adjusted as needed.

METRO will offer warming vehicles at 20 Transit Centers until Friday afternoon or as weather conditions dictate.

For more information, customers are encouraged to visit www.ridemetro.org or call 713-635-4000.

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Metropolitan Transit Authority
1900 Main
P.O. Box 61429
Houston, Texas 77208-1429

Phone: 713-739-4040

News Release

NEWS ADVISORY
METRO Park & Ride Service Cancelled for Today

METRO has cancelled all Park & Ride service due to extreme icing conditions on local freeways and overpasses.  METRO expects to resume Park & Ride service on Monday.   

HOV lanes will not be open due to severe icing conditions.

METRO continues to provide all scheduled weekday local bus service but with delays due to detours as required to avoid ice and other unsafe roadway conditions.

METRO rail service has been modified with double cars at 10 minute frequencies rather than the usual six minute intervals.

Weather and road conditions will be monitored and services adjusted as needed.

METRO will continue to offer warming vehicles at 20 Transit Centers as weather conditions dictate.

For more information, customers are encouraged to visit www.ridemetro.org or call 713-635-4000.

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Metropolitan Transit Authority
1900 Main
P.O. Box 61429
Houston, Texas 77208-1429

Phone: 713-739-4040

News Release

NEWS ADVISORY

METRO Service Modification Likely for Weekend

METRO staff is working around the clock to keep Houstonians moving during frigid weather and extreme icing conditions on local freeways and overpasses. Every effort is being made to continue local bus service but some delays will likely occur as our drivers detour to avoid road hazards.

• Riders are encouraged to call the METROLine at 713-635-4000 to determine if there are significant delays or modifications to their normal bus routes.
• METRO rail service continues with double cars at 12 minute frequencies rather than the usual six minute intervals.
• Airport Direct Service will depart each hour and the trip time will be longer.
• METRO expects to resume Park & Ride and HOV lane service on Monday.   
• Weather and road conditions will be monitored and services adjusted as needed.
• METRO will continue to offer warming vehicles at 20 Transit Centers as weather conditions dictate.
• Customers are encouraged to visit www.ridemetro.org or call 713-635-4000 for more information about METRO transit services.

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