TRANSPORTATION UPDATES Free electric on-demand shuttle launches in Houston’s Third Ward
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A new transportation service for Third Ward residents that aims to enhance their mobility and accessibility to essential services in their area launched at the end of June, according to o cials from the eco-centric transportation solutions company RYDE. The details: RYDE partnered with nonpro t Evolve Houston and Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, District D Houston City Council member, to bring the free, 100% electric and on-demand local shuttle to residents. The initiative, according to a June 27 news release, is a three-month pilot program that provides residents free rides to any destination within the coverage area. RYDE o cials said they are actively seeking additional funding partners to support the expansion of the project.
“This service represents our commitment to sustainable and accessible transportation for all, empowering Third Ward residents to travel conveniently within their community while contributing to a cleaner environment,” RYDE co-founder Jesse Landry said in a news release. RYDE operates similar services in other parts of Texas, including the downtown areas of Austin and Dallas and the western parts of Dallas. For the three-month program in the Third Ward, residents can request free shuttle rides during regular busi- ness hours on weekdays to services such as employment, health care, education and public transit. How it works: Third Ward residents should download the Ride Circuit App from the App Store or Google Play.
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ALL INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE WAS UPDATED AS OF JULY 31. NEWS OR QUESTIONS ABOUT THESE OR OTHER LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS? EMAIL US AT BMWNEWS COMMUNITYIMPACT.COM. in late June a proposed route and station locations for a new rapid bus corridor service coming to Gulfton. The project is being pitched as a way to provide improved mobility and connectivity to employment, recre- ational, educational and cultural op- portunities, including the Westpark/ Lower Uptown Transit Center. Several stations have been proposed along Hilcroft Street, Gulfton Street, Chim- ney Rock Road and Westpark Drive. Timeline: 2024-26 Cost: TBD Funding source: METRO Gulfton Corridor O cials with the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County announced
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• Using the app, residents can gain access to the on-demand, point-to- point local ride-sharing service in the coverage area. • The shuttle operates Mondays-Fri- days from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Quote of note: “By providing an inclusive, zero-cost transportation solution, RYDE aims to bridge the gap in mobility options for residents of the Third Ward, fostering connectiv- ity and independence,” Landry said.
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