Since 2000, Metro has been dangling the promise of bike racks on buses before Houston’s biking community, but never following through. Metro CEO Frank “Procurement Disaster” Wilson said last year that there was too little ridership to justify the cost, as if THAT’S ever been a concern of Metro’s!
For some reason, Metro has now decided it can spare the funds needed to make buses more bike-rider-friendly, per this announcement on Metro’s website:
METRO would like to invite all biking enthusiasts to attend a news conference and celebration for the launch of our new Bikes On Buses program. METRO will soon equip its local fleet with bike racks to help you navigate congested streets on your way to bike trails, work, school or other destinations.
Join us as we kick off this new chapter in METRO transit history.
When: Friday, April 20th
Where: 1900 Main St. (in the lobby)
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.For additional information, please contract the METRO Community Outreach Department at 713-739-4018.
Are there bike racks outside the Lee P. Brown Building, for all the riders who might show up for the big announcement?
And will Metro follow through this time?
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