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From ‘METRONext’ to ‘METRONow’ — how public transit is changing in Houston

Public transit supports economies by improving access to businesses and creating jobs, according to the American Public Transportation Association.
Public-Private partnerships improve service and maximize budgets, as noted by Laura Hendricks of the North American Transit Alliance.
METRO introduced METRONow to enhance safety and accessibility, with plans for more police and better infrastructure, stated METRO Chair Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock.
Streamlined service and innovations from partnerships saved over $350 million in Nassau County, reflecting the benefits of private contractors in transit systems.

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From ‘METRONext’ to ‘METRONow’ — how public transit is changing in Houston

METRO Board Chair Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock fields questions from Houston Matters listeners about public transportation in the region.

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How public-private transportation partnerships create innovative solutions, boost the economy

(BPT) - To keep the economy moving, people need to keep moving. Public transit helps economies grow by providing access to businesses where people purchase goods, boosting home values and creating jobs. By getting people to work or school, shopping,…

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Milano Cortina and FNM Group sign transportation partnership

Italian public transport firm Ferrovie Nord Milano (FNM Group) has become the latest official partner of the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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