Community Engagement

METRO staff is actively involved in the Houston region in a variety of ways, including:

  • Promoting METRONow initiatives
  • Partnering with local organizations to promote public transit
  • Educating students and seniors about discounted fare options
  • Connecting record-breaking crowds to major events
  • Launching new services
METRO representative engaging students about discounts at Earth Day event

Upcoming Events

METRO representatives are onsite at many community events throughout the year. This is another way you can interact with METRO to learn about programs and services, ask questions and provide feedback. When events are confirmed, a calendar listing will be posted here. If there are no current listings, please check back soon. We look forward to meeting you!


May
28

Houston Independent School District (HISD) Civic Youth Summit

The HISD Civic Youth Summit empowers students to become change agents by researching, debating and proposing policy solutions on critical community issues.

Visit the METRO booth to learn more information about our services and safety.

Start: Thu, May 28, 2026 - 9 a.m.

End: Thu, May 28, 2026 - 12 p.m.

Delmar Stadium - 2020 Mangum Road Houston, TX, 77092
May
30

Que Onda Magazine "Ven y Baila Con Mama" event

Join Telemundo Houston and Que Onda Magazine to celebrate moms with music, raffles, food and more. Visit the METRO booth to learn more information about our services and safety.

Start: Sat, May 30, 2026 - 4 p.m.

End: Sat, May 30, 2026 - 8 p.m.

Talento Bilingue Center - 333 S. Jensen Drive Houston, TX, 77003
June
6

Riverside Civic Association Community Soccer Celebration

Start: Sat, June 6, 2026 - 9 a.m.

End: Sat, June 6, 2026 - 3 p.m.

Riverside Park - 2600 Calumet St. Houston, TX 77004
June
6

I Love 11th St. Neighborhood Festival

Attend this community event featuring live music, local food and drinks, a merchants market and more. Visit with METRO representatives to learn about our services and safety, including how we're supporting Bike and Ride initiatives. 

Start: Sat, June 6, 2026 - 12 p.m.

End: Sat, June 6, 2026 - 5 p.m.

301 W. 11th St. Houston, TX 77008
Aug.
7

Harris County Precinct One Bright Futures Fair

The Bright Futures Fair offers businesses, organizations and non-profits, the opportunity to share valuable, age appropriate, interactive information in the areas of health, safety, careers and education for children ages 6-16. METRO staff will be available to answer questions about our routes, services and student discount program.

Start: Fri, Aug. 7, 2026 - 9 a.m.

End: Fri, Aug. 7, 2026 - 2 p.m.

NRG Arena -1 NRG Parkway Houston, TX 77054
Aug.
8

Greater Third Ward Back to School Event

Attend this event learn about METRO services, current project updates and more. K-12 and college students can learn how to receive a Student Discount fare card.

Start: Sat, Aug. 8, 2026 - 12 p.m.

End: Sat, Aug. 8, 2026 - 2:58 p.m.

Baylor College of Medicine Middle School - 2610 Elgin St., Houston, TX 77004

Adopt-a-Stop

Signage on a bus stop pole showing the spot has been adopted.

Make A Positive Impact

We all want to live, work and play in beautiful, vibrant, safe neighborhoods. We encourage individuals, civic groups and local businesses to adopt a bus stop or passenger shelter in your community and help keep it clean.

Learn More

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