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Does Houston have good public transportation?

METRO, the Metropolitan Transit Authority, is recognized as one of the best and safest bus systems in the nation. METRO offers an extensive system of bus routes with over 1,200 buses, including Express routes, and a growing light-rail service.



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According to Maragret Flippen, a city and regional planner who focuses on creating walkable cities, car-centric roads are a major issue in Houston. Car-centric roads are streets that have wide roadways, narrow sidewalks, and little crosswalks. Furthermore, the wider streets also encourage cars to go faster.

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In Downtown Houston, it's normal to see people strolling to and from work during the week and residents wandering up and down Main Street on weekends. Additionally, if you prefer to take public transportation, you may rely on METRO, which is available across the city.

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With 95 miles of metro rail line, the city of Dallas has the most widespread public transit system in Texas.

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Unfortunately, public transportation in Texas cities is not as extensive or efficient as in other cities around the US. It will most likely take you twice as long to get somewhere on public transport as it would by car.

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The airport is located approximately 22 miles north of downtown Houston. A variety of ground transportation services are available to and from the airport.

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