The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County is testing a new bus shelter designed to withstand the weather elements, such as rain and heat, the agency announced in a June news release.
Current situation
METRO’s new perforated bus shelters are currently in the pilot testing phase, with 12 of them installed in the Gulfton area. According to the release, traditional METRO bus shelters typically have 10-12 side panels. With the new design, perforated panels will allow more airflow while still providing coverage for the bus shelter.
“By designing bus shelters that prioritize heat protection and weather resilience, we’re not only improving the rider experience but also investing in a more reliable, accessible transit system,” METRO Board Chair Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock said in the release. “These shelters will help keep our community safer and more comfortable during extreme weather while supporting long-term ridership growth and sustainability in the Gulfton community.”
- Gulfton Drive and Chimney Rock Road
- Gulfton Drive and Rampart Street
- Gulfton Drive and Renwick Drive
- Gulfton Drive and Alder Drive
- Gulfton Drive and Westward Street
- Hillcroft Avenue and Gulfton Drive
- Bonhomme Road and Clarewood Drive
- Fondren Road and Bellerive Drive
- Kirby Drive and Westpark Drive
- Hillcroft Avenue and Clarewood Drive
- Hillcroft Avenue and Dashwood Drive
- Hillcroft Avenue and Bellaire Boulevard
