The Next Stop: METRO Houston's Podcast

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. (Transcript available at www.RideMETRO.org/Podcast)

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. (Transcript available at www.RideMETRO.org/Podcast)

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. (Transcript available at www.RideMETRO.org/Podcast)

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. (Transcript available at www.RideMETRO.org/Podcast)

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. (Transcript available at www.RideMETRO.org/Podcast)

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. (Transcript available at www.RideMETRO.org/Podcast)

Doug Delony takes a look back at 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! (Transcript available at www.RideMETRO.org/Podcast)

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. (Transcript available at www.RideMETRO.org/Podcast)

Members of the METRO Police Department join Doug Delony to discuss the important work that is being done every day to help those experiencing homelessness. (Transcript available at www.RideMETRO.org/Podcast)

Rachel Maleh, Executive Director of Operation Lifesaver, joins METRO's Doug Delony to talk about the dangers of not paying attention around tracks. You'll also hear from METRO trainers Ruben Zepeda and LaMechea Mallett.