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METRO Bus Shelter Temperature Reduction Pilot Program

Sector: Mass Transit • Location: Houston, Texas, United States

Source: Houston Public Media

Project
Under Construction

METRO in Houston has initiated a pilot program to lower temperatures inside bus shelters by replacing translucent polycarbonate panels with perforated panels to improve airflow. The program involves renovating shelters in the Gulfton neighborhood and monitoring temperature changes to assess effectiveness.

Status
Under Construction
Sector
Mass Transit
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Houston Public Media

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The project “METRO Bus Shelter Temperature Reduction Pilot Program” is an infrastructure initiative in the Mass Transit sector, located in Houston, Texas, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Houston Public Media.

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2026-07-22

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METRO in Houston has initiated a pilot program to lower temperatures inside bus shelters by replacing translucent polycarbonate panels with perforated panels to improve airflow. The program involves renovating shelters in the Gulfton neighborhood and monitoring temperature changes to assess effectiveness.

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Transportation

Location

Country

United States of America (USA)

State

Texas

City

Houston

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Houston Public Media

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Sector

Mass Transit

Article published date

2025-06-22

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