Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County
Kurt Luhrsen has a vast amount of experience in the transit industry, with roles in planning, service implementation, and operations management. Currently serving as Vice President of Bus Operations at the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Kurt oversees a large staff and a significant budget. Prior to this, Kurt held various managerial positions at North County Transit District and Transportation Management & Design, Inc. Kurt holds a Master's degree in Urban Planning from UCLA and a Bachelor's degree in Urban Studies & Planning from UC San Diego.
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Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County
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The Texas State Legislature authorized the creation of local transit authorities in 1973. In 1978, Houston-area voters created METRO and approved a one-cent sales tax to support its operations. METRO opened for business in January 1979. The Authority has transformed a broken bus fleet into a regional multimodal transportation system. Communities that are part of the METRO area include the cities of Houston, Bellaire, Bunker Hill Village, El Lago, Hedwig Village, Hilshire Village, Humble, Hunters Creek, Katy, Missouri City, Piney Point, Southside Place, Spring Valley, Taylor Lake Village and West University Place. Major portions of unincorporated Harris County are also included.