Ride METRO for Free and Come Celebrate the 'Stros!

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Release Date: 

Nov. 2, 2017


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The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) is the region’s largest public transit provider, offering safe, reliable and affordable transportation services about 370,000 times per day. Besides operating more than 1,200 buses on METRO’s network, METRORail's system includes the Red Line (Main Street and Northline), Green Line (East End) and Purple Line (Southeast). METRO’s services also include: STAR VanpoolMETROLiftHOV/HOT lanesBike & Ride program, Park & Ride, and road improvement projects. Learn more about METRO services at ridemetro.org where you will also find useful tools like the RideMETRO app where you can plan your trip and even pay your fare from your phone.

Celebrate World Series Champs Ride METRO for Free

Several Routes Detoured Friday for Parade 

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METRO is providing free rides Friday, Nov. 3 for all services to help ease traffic congestion in downtown Houston during the Houston Astros World Series Championship Parade.  Fans are encouraged to use the buses and METRORail.  There will be parking available along the rail corridor, Minute Maid Park Lot C and the NRG Stadium Orange Lot.  Drivers should access the NRG lot from Kirby Drive. Standard parking rates will apply.  For a link to the system map and to plan your trip visit www.ridemetro.org.

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The parade route  near city hall will force the closure of several city streets  and cause detours on more than a half dozen bus routes.  A full list of the detoured routes can be found at www.ridemetro.org.

The street closures and increased foot traffic will cause delays. Patience is appreciated. Outbound service for Park & Ride routes will begin early at Noon and run every 30 minutes.

Additional METRO police officers and ambassadors will be stationed along the system to provide directions and help ensure safety.  Pedestrians, cyclists and motorists are reminded to be pay attention to METRORail and to Stop, Look and Listen.