The Next Stop: METRO Houston's Podcast

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METRO provides public transportation services to Greater Houston. Episode transcripts can be obtained by visiting https://www. RideMETRO.org/Podcast

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The Next Stop: METRO Houston's Podcast

Episodes

Episode 71: Distractions Can Be Deadly for Pedestrians, Cyclists and Drivers 11.09.2024 21:42

It can turn deadly in just seconds! METRO's Doug Delony visits with AAA's Doug Shupe about the dangers of distracted driving. (Transcript available at www. RideMETRO.org/Podcast)

Episode 70: Let's Clear the Air and Use Public Transit 16.04.2024 14:53

Houston's air quality, like many large metro areas, is not great, but there are some actions everyone can take to help turn things around. Charlie Gagen from the American Lung Association visits with METRO's Doug Delony. (Transcript available at www. RideMETRO.org/Podcast)

Episode 69: Houston Drivers Are Wasting a Lot of Time and Money in Traffic 11.03.2024 20:09

Andy Marchant from TomTom joins METRO's Doug Delony to discuss the latest traffic study that shows the financial and environmental impacts of traffic congestion. (Transcript available at www. RideMETRO.org/Podcast)

Episode 67: You Can Help Fight Human Trafficking 22.01.2024 21:20

Kerri Taylor from Unbound Now Houston joins Doug Delony to discuss tips to spot human trafficking, its connection to public transit and how to help if you suspect someone is a victim. (Transcript available at www. RideMETRO.org/Podcast)

Episode 66: What You Missed at METRO in 2023 20.12.2023 12:59

Doug Delony takes a look back at some of the touching stories and big headlines you may have missed from METRO in the last year. We are looking forward to another great year in 2024! (Transcript available at www. RideMETRO.org/Podcast)

Episode 65: New METRO Bus Shelters Are on the Way - What You Need to Know 29.11.2023 14:10

METRO's Casey McKay visits with Doug Delony about new bus shelters that are being installed across the Houston region as part of the METRONext plan. (Transcript available at www. RideMETRO.org/Podcast)

Episode 64: Integrating Autonomous Vehicles into Public Transit 30.10.2023 21:22

Kim Williams from the METRO Office of Innovation joins Doug Delony to discuss METRO FutureLink, which aims to integrate autonomous vehicles into the public transit system. (Transcript available at www. RideMETRO.org/Podcast)

Episode 63: Working With the Community to Plan the University Line 29.09.2023 20:34

METRO is actively involved in the community as we work together to develop the METRORapid University Corridor Project. Host Doug Delony and Tanya McWashington, VP of Public Engagement for METRO, discuss. (Transcript available at www. RideMETRO.org/Podcast)