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.

Transportation

Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County

Thomas Jasien

Samuel Chavez

Steve Gatson

Danicel Whitaker

Ujari Mohite

Alphonso E. Watson Sr.

Thomas J. Jasien

The Information Technology and Cybersecurity team at the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County is responsible for ensuring that all technological systems operate efficiently and securely. This includes overseeing the migration to modern platforms like Office 365, managing IT support and application services, and implementing robust cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive data. The team also drives strategic IT initiatives and supports various digital technology projects to enhance the overall operational effectiveness of METRO's multimodal transportation system.

Information Technology and Cybersecurity

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Transportation Operations and Safety

Public Policy and Community Engagement

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