METRO has received confirmation a bus operator has tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total number of cases to 184 METRO employees and 51 contractors since March 2020. 

Eighty-four of the employees had no contact with the public. METRO tracks and reports all positive cases among its 4200 employees and the various contractors who provide services to METRO. We are also conducting temperature checks of employees and others before they begin their workday at METRO facilities or on our vehicles. 

The bus operator last worked Aug. 11 and in the two weeks prior, drove the following routes:

*The chart above reflects the days the operator was on duty two weeks prior to the last day on the job.

Anyone who comes in contact with an individual who tests positive should monitor themselves for possible symptoms, contact your health care provider as soon as you develop any symptoms, and self-isolate to avoid possibly exposing others, including refraining from using public transportation.

METRO is working with public health officials so they can identify and notify anyone who traveled the routes driven by the bus operator during those time frames.

Since mid-March, METRO has sought to minimize the likelihood of COVID-19 transmission by operators or passengers by encouraging social distancing. On March 23, the agency temporarily suspended collecting fares to avoid unnecessary contacts.  Shortly thereafter, orange mesh fencing was installed across the aisles of every local bus to assure appropriate distancing between operators and passengers.

More safety upgrades are also being added to ​buses, trains and METROLift vehicles. Operators and riders will now have access to hand sanitizer while on board and protective shields around drivers’ seats will provide another layer of separation between operators and the public. Operators and riders are required to wear a face covering while on the system.

We appreciate and greatly value our riders. We have taken many actions, including working with the community at large, to “flatten the curve” of COVID-19. To prevent or minimize its transmission on the transit system, METRO asks all riders to use the system only for essential trips at this time,  practice social distancing when you do ride transit (i.e., stand or sit at least 6 feet apart, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control, wash your hands for 20 seconds before boarding transit and after deboarding, cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze, or cough or sneeze into your elbow, avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands, and stay home if you are sick). Additionally, riders should stand or sit no closer than six feet behind the driver. 

METRO’s number one priority is protecting the health and safety of our customers, community and employees.

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 Vanpool, METROLift, HOV/HOT lanes, Bike & 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.

EL DEPARTAMENTO DE LAS CORTES MUNICIPALES DE LA CIUDAD DE HOUSTON EXTIENDE EL PERÍODO DE RESTABLECIMIENTO DE CORTE A SÁBADOS ESPECIFICOS AL 1400 LUBBOCK, Y ANUNCIA QUE LOS JUICIOS POR JURADO Y SERVICIO DE JURADO REANUDARAN EL 1 DE OCTUBRE, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas – El Departamento de las Cortes Municipales de la Ciudad de Houston (MCD) está extendiendo el período de restablecimiento de corte para los casos programados durante la Orden de Quedarse en Casa, Trabajar Seguro. En un esfuerzo por cumplir con los requisitos de distanciamiento social, les daremos a los ciudadanos tiempo adicional para restablecer sus casos. Si su caso fue programado desde el 16 de Marzo de 2020 hasta el 15 de Agosto de 2020, restablecimientos se darán en persona sólo en la corte central Herbert W. Gee ubicado en 1400 Lubbock los siguientes Sábados de8:00 a.m. a 4:00 p.m:

• 29 de Agosto, 2020
• 5, de Septiembre, 2020 (Cerrado-Día Festivo del Trabajador)
• 12 de Septiembre, 2020
• 19 de Septiembre, 2020
• 26 de Septiembre, 2020

Siguiendo las directrices del Alcalde Sylvester Turner y del CDC para proteger al público y al personal de MCD de la propagación de COVID-19, los miembros del público tendrán que usar cubiertas faciales y que se les tomará la temperatura. Si la temperatura es de más de 100.4 grados Fahrenheit, el individuo no podrá entrar en los edificios de las Cortes. Los miembros del público deben comunicarse con un proveedor de atención médica y no venir a las Cortes si están sintiendo síntomas similares a COVID-19. Una vez aprobado por un medico, las personas pueden venir al 1400 Lubbock para hablar con un Juez Anexo para reprogramar su(s) caso(s). Por favor visite al sito web de la Corte Municipal al www.houstontx.gov/courts para actualizaciones continuas de todas las ubicaciones y horas de operación de la corte.

Para anuncios adicionales e información actualizada, por favor llame a la Linea de Ayuda de La Ciudad de Houston al 3-1-1, o al 713.837.0311 si esta fuera de la Ciudad de Houston, or visite al sitio web de la Corte al www.houstontx.gov/courts.

CITY OF HOUSTON MUNICIPAL COURTS DEPARTMENT EXTENDS COURT RESET PERIOD TO SPECIFIC SATURDAYS AT 1400 LUBBOCK AND ANNOUNCES JURY TRIALS AND JURY DUTY WILL RESUME OCTOBER 1, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas – The City of Houston Municipal Courts Department (MCD) is extending the court reset period for cases scheduled during the Stay Home, Work Safe Order. In an effort to comply with social distancing requirements, we will allow citizens additional time to get their cases reset. If your case was scheduled from March 16, 2020 through August 15, 2020, resets will be given in person only at the Herbert W. Gee Courthouse located at 1400 Lubbock on the following Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m:

• August 29, 2020
• September 5, 2020 (Closed-Labor Day Holiday)
• September 12, 2020
• September 19, 2020
• September 26, 2020

Following Mayor Sylvester Turner’s and CDC guidelines to protect the public and MCD staff from the spread of COVID-19, members of the public will be required to wear face masks/facial coverings and have their temperature taken. If the temperature is over 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit, the individual will not be allowed to enter the Municipal Courthouse. Members of the public should contact a health care provider and not come to court if they are experiencing symptoms similar to COVID-19. Once cleared by a physician, individuals may come to 1400 Lubbock to speak with an Annex Judge to reset a case. Please visit the Municipal Courts’ website at www.houstontx.gov/courts for continued updates on all court locations and hours of operation.

For additional announcements and updated information, please call the City of Houston Helpline at 3-1-1, or 713.837.0311 if outside of the City of Houston, or visit the Municipal Courts website at www.houstontx.gov/courts.

METRO has received confirmation a bus operator and a bus repairman have tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total number of cases to 183 METRO employees and 51 contractors since March 2020. 

Eighty-four of the employees had no contact with the public. METRO tracks and reports all positive cases among its 4200 employees and the various contractors who provide services to METRO. We are also conducting temperature checks of employees and others before they begin their workday at METRO facilities or on our vehicles. 

The bus operator last worked Aug. 12 and in the two weeks prior, drove the following routes:

*The chart above reflects the days the operator was on duty two weeks prior to the last day on the job.

The bus repairman last worked Aug. 6 and had no contact with the public.

Anyone who comes in contact with an individual who tests positive should monitor themselves for possible symptoms, contact your health care provider as soon as you develop any symptoms, and self-isolate to avoid possibly exposing others, including refraining from using public transportation.

METRO is working with public health officials so they can identify and notify anyone who traveled the routes driven by the bus operator during those time frames as well as anyone else who may have been impacted by the latest positive cases.

Since mid-March, METRO has sought to minimize the likelihood of COVID-19 transmission by operators or passengers by encouraging social distancing. On March 23, the agency temporarily suspended collecting fares to avoid unnecessary contacts.  Shortly thereafter, orange mesh fencing was installed across the aisles of every local bus to assure appropriate distancing between operators and passengers.

More safety upgrades are also being added to ​buses, trains and METROLift vehicles. Operators and riders will now have access to hand sanitizer while on board and protective shields around drivers’ seats will provide another layer of separation between operators and the public. Operators and riders are required to wear a face covering while on the system.

We appreciate and greatly value our riders. We have taken many actions, including working with the community at large, to “flatten the curve” of COVID-19. To prevent or minimize its transmission on the transit system, METRO asks all riders to use the system only for essential trips at this time,  practice social distancing when you do ride transit (i.e., stand or sit at least 6 feet apart, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control, wash your hands for 20 seconds before boarding transit and after deboarding, cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze, or cough or sneeze into your elbow, avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands, and stay home if you are sick). Additionally, riders should stand or sit no closer than six feet behind the driver. 

METRO’s number one priority is protecting the health and safety of our customers, community and employees.