transit - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/tag/transit/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Fri, 12 Sep 2025 15:46:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 transit - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/tag/transit/ 32 32 103504436 TX: Free Fare Fridays boost Houston-area transit ridership in September for the first week https://houstonnewmedia.org/tx-free-fare-fridays-boost-houston-area-transit-ridership-in-september-for-the-first-week/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tx-free-fare-fridays-boost-houston-area-transit-ridership-in-september-for-the-first-week Fri, 12 Sep 2025 15:46:38 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=ab18516a581cdb0ec87871dd0069a909 The council says the effort is paying off, with Harris County Transit, Fort Bend County Transit and Woodlands Express reporting modest ridership gains ...

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]]> 1026059 Free Fare Fridays boost Houston-area transit ridership for first week https://houstonnewmedia.org/free-fare-fridays-boost-houston-area-transit-ridership-for-first-week/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=free-fare-fridays-boost-houston-area-transit-ridership-for-first-week Thu, 11 Sep 2025 17:14:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=0010e6a79adb154bd650d605b2d57078 Fort Bend County Transit also saw an increase in ridership on Friday, with 1,330 passengers compared to 1,263 last year. The Woodlands Express had 320 ...

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]]> 1025175 Fort Bend Transit Operators, Facing Appalling Working Conditions, Vote to Join the TWU https://houstonnewmedia.org/fort-bend-transit-operators-facing-appalling-working-conditions-vote-to-join-the-twu/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fort-bend-transit-operators-facing-appalling-working-conditions-vote-to-join-the-twu Sat, 06 Sep 2025 08:42:08 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=b31f5b2fded39d2e42ce28413d7fbef5 Bus and Van Operators who work on local routes within Fort Bend County and commuter routes into downtown Houston voted overwhelmingly in a National ...

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]]> 1022002 Fort Bend Transit offers Free Fare Fridays throughout September | County News | fortbendstar.com https://houstonnewmedia.org/fort-bend-transit-offers-free-fare-fridays-throughout-september-county-news-fortbendstar-com/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fort-bend-transit-offers-free-fare-fridays-throughout-september-county-news-fortbendstar-com Wed, 03 Sep 2025 17:57:34 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=6c06cf7a6465a0e778b5ac8cde18a724 Missouri City in its 'comeback season,' leaders say · Lamar CISD surpasses 49,000 students, opens five new campuses amidst rapid growth · Fort Bend ...

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]]> 1019916 Fort Bend Transit offers Free Fare Fridays throughout September | County News | fortbendstar.com https://houstonnewmedia.org/fort-bend-transit-offers-free-fare-fridays-throughout-september-county-news-fortbendstar-com-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fort-bend-transit-offers-free-fare-fridays-throughout-september-county-news-fortbendstar-com-2 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 17:57:34 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=19dbb735cf47a37267d6e88d7b0d04a5 Fort Bend County residents can ride public transit for free every Friday throughout the month of September, as part of a regional effort to ...

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]]> 1020128 Fort Bend Transit offers Free Fare Fridays throughout September https://houstonnewmedia.org/fort-bend-transit-offers-free-fare-fridays-throughout-september/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fort-bend-transit-offers-free-fare-fridays-throughout-september Wed, 03 Sep 2025 17:52:23 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=82e5432750cd722eb9719ad24841b75b Fort Bend Transit's commuter service runs from the University of Houston-Sugar Land ... Its Texas Medical Center routes also give residents ...

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]]> 1019893 Ride Transit for Free Every Friday in September – Hello Woodlands https://houstonnewmedia.org/ride-transit-for-free-every-friday-in-september-hello-woodlands/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ride-transit-for-free-every-friday-in-september-hello-woodlands Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:44:03 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=cc3335023ea1b6f5fe82e296af77e9d7 Free Fare Fridays is a partnership between H-GAC's Commute Solutions program, TxDOT, Harris County METRO, Fort Bend County, The Woodlands Township, ...

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]]> 1014882 Kansas City, Mo. City Council approves transit deal; KCATA to review Friday – KSHB https://houstonnewmedia.org/kansas-city-mo-city-council-approves-transit-deal-kcata-to-review-friday-kshb/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kansas-city-mo-city-council-approves-transit-deal-kcata-to-review-friday-kshb Thu, 14 Aug 2025 20:51:55 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=55de7883719e944d9b986a2caffcf89c The Kansas City, Missouri, City Council signed off Thursday on an agreement to keep transit service running in the city.

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]]> 1006510 Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Procurement https://houstonnewmedia.org/federal-transit-administration-fta-procurement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=federal-transit-administration-fta-procurement Wed, 30 Jul 2025 21:10:00 +0000 https://www.sugarlandtx.gov/2939 The City of Sugar Land Purchasing Department will use the COSL Guidelines for FTA Procurement and the COSL Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program when completing any and all procurements for the Engineering Department utilizing FTA funds.

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]]> 999621 CapMetro Transit Police chief leaving Austin for position near Houston | kvue.com https://houstonnewmedia.org/capmetro-transit-police-chief-leaving-austin-for-position-near-houston-kvue-com/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=capmetro-transit-police-chief-leaving-austin-for-position-near-houston-kvue-com Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:43:02 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=a37311e949b3b751566602d2edf4da1b Robins has more than 30 years of law enforcement experience, including his time as chief of the Sugar Land Police Department. CapMetro's Transit ...

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]]> 970471 Fort Bend Transit launches real-time alert notification system – Community Impact https://houstonnewmedia.org/fort-bend-transit-launches-real-time-alert-notification-system-community-impact/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fort-bend-transit-launches-real-time-alert-notification-system-community-impact Mon, 28 Apr 2025 20:34:12 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=a97895a759112dfc181de51093a39db0 Fort Bend County transit riders can soon receive live route updates with a new notification system.

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]]> 945703 More public transit options being considered to connect Fort Bend County to Houston – MSN https://houstonnewmedia.org/more-public-transit-options-being-considered-to-connect-fort-bend-county-to-houston-msn/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=more-public-transit-options-being-considered-to-connect-fort-bend-county-to-houston-msn Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:33:45 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=4833ac79795674dd42d757050bdf6d3d Officials are continuing efforts to examine options for expanding public transit in order to better connect residents in Fort Bend County with ...

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]]> 944095 Fort Bend County looks to new transit routes to ease commutes to Houston – KHOU https://houstonnewmedia.org/fort-bend-county-looks-to-new-transit-routes-to-ease-commutes-to-houston-khou/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fort-bend-county-looks-to-new-transit-routes-to-ease-commutes-to-houston-khou Thu, 24 Apr 2025 04:28:15 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=f0c2ed03232973bdc3c4d3b723b4dd1d ... Sugar Land. A third route goes along the Fort Bend County Toll Road ... Texas Medical Center. "We expect there to be new residents, new ...

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]]> 943651 Fort Bend County explores transit options to Houston | khou.com https://houstonnewmedia.org/fort-bend-county-explores-transit-options-to-houston-khou-com-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fort-bend-county-explores-transit-options-to-houston-khou-com-2 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:26:25 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=366ba1179de9dbaf385d6a6ac0e6fc7d Officials explore transit options to connect Fort Bend County with Houston, enhancing commuter alternatives amid a growing regional population.

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]]> 943536 Fort Bend County explores transit options to Houston | khou.com https://houstonnewmedia.org/fort-bend-county-explores-transit-options-to-houston-khou-com/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fort-bend-county-explores-transit-options-to-houston-khou-com Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:23:33 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=8e51b8821fe9454b4a908824e1e21f4c ... Missouri City. "That could be bus rapid transit, that could be light rail, that could be commuter bus," Thomas Gray, HGAC's principal ...

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]]> 943518 H-GAC to host public meeting for Hwy. 90A transit corridor study – Community Impact https://houstonnewmedia.org/h-gac-to-host-public-meeting-for-hwy-90a-transit-corridor-study-community-impact/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=h-gac-to-host-public-meeting-for-hwy-90a-transit-corridor-study-community-impact Fri, 18 Apr 2025 16:11:21 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=1c699594c4e2b7a43b9e30c0ad967947 ... Missouri City Branch, located at 1530 Texas Parkway, Missouri City. The meeting will showcase project alternatives and allow time for community ...

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]]> 940972 H-GAC to host public meeting for Hwy. 90A transit corridor study – Community Impact https://houstonnewmedia.org/h-gac-to-host-public-meeting-for-hwy-90a-transit-corridor-study-community-impact-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=h-gac-to-host-public-meeting-for-hwy-90a-transit-corridor-study-community-impact-2 Fri, 18 Apr 2025 16:11:21 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=6f1cfa1fbd0b9b0501cdb3e2f50484b0 Community members will have a final chance in late April to weigh in on the creation of a transit system in southwest Houston and Fort Bend County.

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]]> 941217 BC Transit celebrates opening of new handyDART center in View Royal https://houstonnewmedia.org/bc-transit-celebrates-opening-of-new-handydart-center-in-view-royal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bc-transit-celebrates-opening-of-new-handydart-center-in-view-royal Mon, 31 Mar 2025 14:39:13 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=c61dc254e0a3bb1016841847b5dfccd9 ... Missouri City Park & Ride offers riders greater mobility and flexibility with their travel · Facilities · Houston Metro opens doors to new Missouri ...

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]]> 930535 Kansas City public transit community voices concerns with proposed bus cuts – KSHB https://houstonnewmedia.org/kansas-city-public-transit-community-voices-concerns-with-proposed-bus-cuts-kshb/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kansas-city-public-transit-community-voices-concerns-with-proposed-bus-cuts-kshb Fri, 14 Mar 2025 03:58:15 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=7c13261ba9a3931d14a73da66cce9006 Means explained the KCATA is looking to get more money from its partnerships, including the Kansas City, Missouri City Council. "Every comment [we ...

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]]> 918617 KCATA to hold public hearings as transit agency works to ‘right-size’ – KSHB https://houstonnewmedia.org/kcata-to-hold-public-hearings-as-transit-agency-works-to-right-size-kshb/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kcata-to-hold-public-hearings-as-transit-agency-works-to-right-size-kshb Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:38:36 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=fe2e64d0a6111042367db30e196f192e Discussion over the ATA's route network and staffing levels are part of the annual budgeting process at Kansas City, Missouri, City Hall. The 2025 ...

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