The Next Stop: A METRO Podcast

The Next Stop spotlights METRO riders, employees, city and neighborhood representatives and more.

Topics include new transit initiatives, METRO business and career opportunities, safety tips, sustainability and more.

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Latest Episodes


It can turn deadly in just seconds! METRO's Doug Delony visits with AAA's Doug Shupe about the dangers of distracted driving.

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Houston's air quality, like many large metro areas, is not great, but there are some actions everyone can take to help turn things around. Charlie Gagen from the American Lung Association visits with METRO's Doug Delony.

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Andy Marchant from TomTom joins METRO's Doug Delony to discuss the latest traffic study that shows the financial and environmental impacts of traffic congestion.

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Careers & Human Interest


Houston's air quality, like many large metro areas, is not great, but there are some actions everyone can take to help turn things around. Charlie Gagen from the American Lung Association visits with METRO's Doug Delony.

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Jamie Weiner from The Alexander Institute for Inclusion visits The Next Stop to discuss accessibility and ReelAbilities Houston.

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Kerri Taylor from Unbound Now Houston joins Doug Delony to discuss tips to spot human trafficking, its connection to public transit and how to help if you suspect someone is a victim.

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Doug Delony takes a look back on some of the touching stories and big headlines you may have missed from METRO in the last year. We are looking forward to another great year in 2024!

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Doug Delony takes a look back on some of the accomplishments and stories you may have missed from METRO in the last year. We are looking forward to another great year in 2023!

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METRO Urban Designer Brandie Lockett joins Doug Delony to discuss the positive impact that urban design has on public spaces. Also, don't be surprised when you see new art popping up along the METRO system.

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Safety & Security


It can turn deadly in just seconds! METRO's Doug Delony visits with AAA's Doug Shupe about the dangers of distracted driving.

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Sgt. Alex Edwards with the METRO Police Department discusses the important role of transit marshals in protecting patrons and employees.

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The METRO Police Department's K-9 team works alongside other specialty units to keep the transit system safe and secure. Host Doug Delony visits with MPD Officer Armstrong to learn more.

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METRO's Director of Public Facilities, Miguel Zavala, visits with Doug Delony about the important job that keeps the Facilities Maintenance team busy 24/7.

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METRO's safety educator Ramona Crayton stops by The Next Stop to discuss how the Authority prioritizes safety - especially when we have big events like the rodeo and the Final Four, which can attract visitors from around the world.

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METRO PD Assistant Chief Dennis Ribeiro sits down with The Next Stop to discuss what it takes to police a large transit authority like Houston METRO.

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Projects & Technology


METRO's Casey McKay visits with Doug Delony about new bus shelters that are being installed across the Houston region as part of the METRONext plan.

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Kim Williams from the METRO Office of Innovation joins Doug Delony to discuss METRO FutureLink, which aims to integrate autonomous vehicles into the public transit system.

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METRO is actively involved in the community as we work together to develop the METRORapid University Corridor Project. Host Doug Delony and Tanya McWashington, VP of Public Engagement for METRO, discuss..

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METRO's Andrei Dragomir joins host Doug Delony to discuss all the behind-the-scenes work that takes place to prepare the Authority for the arrival of more zero-emission vehicles, including battery electric buses.

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Bryant Chan and Noah Fons from Houston Exponential join METRO's Doug Delony to discuss the upcoming Tech Rodeo Roadshow. Everyone is welcome, and the Red Line will be the best way to make sure you don't miss out.

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So how does route planning work anyway? From planning to evaluation, METRO has a talented team working behind the scenes to plan the routes and get riders where they need to go. In this episode, the head of METRO’s service planning explain how it works, and why even the most thoughtful plans sometimes have to quickly change.

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Getting Around


Andy Marchant from TomTom joins METRO's Doug Delony to discuss the latest traffic study that shows the financial and environmental impacts of traffic congestion.

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METRO's Danicel Whitaker explains why offering students discounted and free rides is an investment for the future. Plus we discuss another way to save money: the METRO Rider Rewards program.

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Are you ready to rodeo? For spring break? The Final Four? METRO is! METRORail's Eddie Espinosa joins host Doug Delony to discuss how our rail team and community leaders prepare for big events.

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Ed Ryland and Tiffany Ryland of ARVO Realty Advisors come by The Next Stop to share their story of using METRO for a day and why everyone should give it a try.

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In this edition of the Next Stop, we check in with Houston BCycle. We discuss how the growing bike share non-profit is helping more transit riders to reach their destinations and gain a new perspective of the city from two wheels. We also discuss how to make our streets safer for cyclists, pedestrians, transit riders and drivers. As well as, upcoming cycling events.

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Transit isn't only about buses and trains. METRO has found a two wheel solution to help connect riders to transit. In this episode, we learn how METRO's bike lane projects are creating vital connections to service and what armadillos have to do with it all.

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Business with METRO


From landscaping to major capitol projects, small businesses provide vital services to help METRO operate. This episode explains how small business owners can learn about opportunities and programs METRO offers.

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