Houston METRO Expands Community Connector Service

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Houston METRO), TX, in partnership with the City of Houston and Evolve Houston, has expanded its Community Connector microtransit service to the Near Northside neighborhood.

The Community Connector uses all-electric, on-demand shuttles to bridge the first/last-mile gap, connecting residents to METRO’s fixed-route bus and rail services, as well as essential destinations such as grocery stores, medical facilities, and educational institutions.

“Expanding the Community Connector to Near Northside reflects our continued commitment to equitable transit,” said METRO Board Chair Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock. “We are working to ensure safe, reliable, and convenient access to METRO’s broader network. Our goal is to deliver solutions that not only make public transit easier to choose, but the best choice for getting around.”

This latest expansion builds on the METRONow commitment to enhancing mobility across the region, especially in historically underserved areas where accessing transit has traditionally been difficult.

“I applaud METRO for listening to the needs of Houstonians and visitors to our city and responding with smart, community-focused solutions,” said Houston Mayor John Whitmire. “This new Northside service is another example of how METRO continues to provide safe, clean, and reliable mobility options. Innovative microtransit like this helps strengthen neighborhoods by connecting people to opportunity, and I commend METRO for leading the way.”