LINK Houston

Advocacy version of a Spotify Wrapped graphic for LINK Houston. Includes highlights like 1 new executive director, 70 community members who gave public comments asking for a better METRO budget, over 300 riders surveyed for Equity in Transit, over 700 Houstonians who signed a petition demanding the Red Line get restored, and over 1300 Houstonians who participated in LINK trainings and workshops. There is a photo of the LINK staff.

2025 has been a year of change & growth for LINK Houston. Thank you to everyone who has participated in our trainings, joined us at City Council and METRO board meetings, or followed us on socials. Your passion for a better Houston makes us stronger.

Collage of photos from LINK Houston events and media hits in 2025. Text reads, "Thank you to everyone who spoke up this year to make transportation more equitable. You move Houston forward."

Your support moves Houston forward. Today and every day we're thankful for you.

Story from the Houston Chronicle titled: "Exclusive: Houston slowed downtown trains for politics, not safety, emails suggest." There is a quote from LINK Houston Policy Director Peter Eccles. "The signals project can achieve its goals without removing preemption. Riders appreciate that the city and Metro reversed this change at 16 of 26 intersections, and also their intent to restore reliable service," Eccles said. "Nonetheless, Houston's daily transit riders require more than good intentions. Trips on the Red Line are slower and less reliable than before, and they will stay that way until preemption is restored at all 26 intersections. We urge METRO to fix this mistake now.”

Red line riders have been delayed for over a month now. The City and METRO could fix this today. We will continue fighting alongside you until it is restored systemwide. Until then we encourage you to continue sharing your stories & sign our petition at bit.ly/RestoreRedLine

Flyer to ask people to show up at the METRO Board meeting and demand the Red Line be restored.

We’re still in this fight, y’all! 1/2 the traffic signals are back, but we won’t stop until ALL are restored. Join us Thurs. at the METRO Board meeting to stand up for the 34,000 daily Red Line riders. Sign up to speak by Tues 9AM Sign the petition: bit.ly/RestoreRedLine

Call to action to attend the METRO Board Meeting on Thursday October 23, at 9 a m to demand that they restore the red line trains to their proper order. You can also sign the petition at bit.ly/RestoreRedLine.

We’re still in this fight, y’all!
1/2 the traffic signals are back, but we won’t stop until ALL are restored.
Join us Thurs. at the METRO Board meeting to stand up for the 34,000 daily Red Line riders.
Sign up to speak by Wed 9AM
Sign the petition: bit.ly/RestoreRedLine

Nostalgic summer lighting picture of a METRO bus with text reading "The Summer I asked for a better metro budget" in the style of the show The Summer I Turned Pretty.

Wear blue 💙 + join us at the METRO Board budget vote! Thurs, Sept 25, 9AM | 1900 Main St.
Fill the room so riders are SEEN + HEARD before the final vote. Register by Sept. 23 and email BoardOffice@RideMETRO.org or call 713-739-4834
#HoustonTransit #EquityInTransit

Flyer for LINK Houston and Air Alliance celebrating National Week Without Driving at 4920 Cullen Blvd, Houston, TX, 77004 on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 from 6-8 pm. Free food and beverages and you can rsvp at info@linkhouston.org.

National #WeekWithoutDriving is Sept 29–Oct 5! To kick it off, we’re hosting a College Night Out with @airalliancehou.bsky.social on Sept 16. Share your transit experiences + needs with free food and drinks thanks to HEB.
Open to all students! RSVP: info@linkhouston.org
#HelpingHere

Screenshot of a Houston Chronicle article about the FY26 METRO budget. There is a quote on top from the article that says, "We must fully fund and build the METRONext plan as was promised to voters" which was said by Rogelio Castilla.

🚨 Today at 12 NOON - the public hearing on METRO’s 2026 budget. No registration needed, you can speak in person or virtually. Riders’ voices matter, don’t miss your chance to be heard! Read more: bit.ly/FY26METRO

Decorative flyer for LINK Houston's social on Tuesday 9/9 to prepare you for speaking at the METRO Budget public hearing on Wednesday 9/10. The social will be at 6:30 pm at Spindletap Brewery. RSVP to info@linkhouston.org

Want better buses? Do you have a bus shelter at your stop?
Demand a better METRO budget this week!
Join us Tues 9/9 at Spindletap Brewery to prep for METRO’s FY26 Budget Hearing (Wed 9/10 at noon). Register to speak & your 1st drink’s on us!

Picture of a countdown calendar with September 4 circled as Equity in Transit 2025 Release date.

Equity in Transit 2025 is here to be YOUR advocacy toolkit. Riders want a more frequent, reliable, accessible transit system. Riders want METRONext fully realized. Riders want a better METRO budget. Come to our zoom launch tonight 9/4 at 6:30 PM. Sign up at bit.ly/LINK25EIT

Screenshot of a Houston Chronicle Article on the FY26 METRO budget. List of upcoming dates for the public to engage with the METRO budget cycle. Monday 8/25 at noon is the LINK Houston strategy planning meeting. Tuesday 8/26 at 9 am is the deadline to speak at the METRO board meeting. Thursday 8/28 at 9 am is the METRO board meeting. Wednesday 9/10 at 10 am is the METRO budget public hearing.

METRO riders know what improvements they want to see in their transit experience. More buses. On-time buses. Accessible buses. Clean buses. Let them know to prioritize this in their FY26 budget! Read more at the @houstonchronicle.com : bit.ly/METRO26

A missing poster for a METRO bus. Text reads, "Have you seen this bus? It was scheduled for ten minutes ago but I haven't seen it and now I'm late for work."

Ever been ghosted by a bus? You see it on the schedule, wait… and it never shows.
Riders deserve real-time GPS & reliable service.
Show up 8/28 for the METRO Board meeting @ 9am & tell METRO to stop ghosting us. Fund reliability in the FY26 budget!

Picture of people waiting at a METRO bus stop along a busy road. Text reads, "Let's talk reliability. Friday, July 25th from 12:30-1:30 pm, join LINK Houston for a virtual webinar at bit.ly/LHCAN25"

Raise your hand if you've ever been personally victimized by a bus not showing up when its scheduled. ✋
Join us this Friday to learn how to advocate for a METRO budget that works for you. This means a budget that prioritizes a Frequent, Reliable bus network in Houston. Register at bit.ly/LHCAN25

LINK Houston staff and summer intern after the METRO Board meeting.

At METRO’s June Board meeting, riders shared how more frequent buses would improve commutes, safety, and public health. METRO is drafting its FY2026 budget now and we want to help you be the best possible advocate for yourself and your community on how the $$$ is spent!

Photo of the METRO Houston 2026 Budget Timeline with added text, "Did you know METRO is about to being their 2026 budget planning?"

METRO released their FY2026 Budget Planning Timeline last month. We're excited to learn more about priorities for 2026 and look forward to healthy public engagement. We plan on ensuring you have all the tools needed to understand and participate in the budget process!

The Texas House votes on SB 1013 this week. This traffic safety bill would clarify that drivers must yield to people on sidewalks entering driveways—just like they already must when exiting. Send a letter to your rep today! secure.everyaction.com/oIQrPSOS1UuY...

Flyer for the LINK Houston May Community Action Network social on Wednesday May 28th at Monkey's Tail. The event will be from 6-8pm and you can register at bit.ly/LINKSocial

It's been too long since we've seen your faces! Come join us next Wednesday to say hi, chat transit and advocacy, and meet our new Executive Director Robin! We will be at Monkey's Tail from 6-8pm. Register at bit.ly/LINKSocial

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Graphic that says, "Welcome our New Executive Director, Robin Holzer. Robin brings more than 20 years of experience in transportation policy, urban planning, community organizing and advocacy. Under her leadership LINK Houston will continue to champion equitable transportation policies and initiatives that prioritize underserved communities." There is a headshot of Robin to the right of the text.

We are pleased to announce that Robin Holzer is our new Executive Director. Under her leadership we will continue to advocate for safe, climate-just, equitable transportation options in Houston. Read more about Robin: linkhouston.org/link-houston...

YouTube video by Community Transit The Transit Effect With Ken Jennings - Ep. 1: The History of Transit

Great new series from Community Transit in Washington just started. We'll definitely be tuning in each week! youtu.be/vdJVdNvCVLA

Picture of METRO buses at a transit center with text that reads, "Do you know how public transit is funded?"

Public transit is a public good, but Texas isn’t investing in it.
In 2023 METRO received:
$899M from local sales tax
$251M from the federal government
$38M from fares
$6M from tolls
$0 from the State of Texas
Imagine what we could do with a portion of TxDOT's $100B 10YR budget

Picture of sign on sidewalk stating nearby construction is a joint City of Houston and METRO mobility improvement project. Text reads, "Did you know that METRO already pays for street repairs?"

Did you know 25% of METRO’s annual sales tax revenue goes to Houston, Harris County & nearby cities? Through the General Mobility Program, over $4 billion has supported street repairs, bridges, traffic signals, sidewalk repair & drainage improvements since inception.

Flyer for the April Community Action Network Meeting on Wednesday 4/23 at noon. The topic of the meeting is how to identify implicit bias in Advocacy. This is taught by RE Collective and you can register at tinyurl.com/LINKCAN25

We have another lunch and learn this month on identifying implicit bias in Advocacy brought to us by RE Collective. Sign up today at tinyurl.com/LINKCAN25

Do you think the state should limit how local authorities manage their transportation funds? Then you need to know about Texas House Bill 5177 and Senate Bill 2722 so that you can submit a public comment by 8 a m Thursday April 24th

These bills seek to restrict the use of Harris County Toll Road Authority's excess revenues by limiting expenditures to only road maintenance and law enforcement, prohibit investments for sidewalks, bike lanes, and other pedestrian safety measures, and create other barriers.

If you believe in multimodal transportation options and local authority, the safety of all road users, then you should take action today. Go to bit.ly/4jtETmf to visit the Texas Streets Coalition comment guide

IMPORTANT TEXAS LEGISLATURE HOUSE BILL 🚨🚨

View the Texas Streets Coalition Comment Guide at bit.ly/4jtETmf

Photo of Houstonians boarding a METRO bus. Text reads Happy Earth Day!

One full bus can take up to 60 cars off the road = fewer emissions, less traffic, AND cleaner air for Houston.

Choosing transit or car-pooling over driving alone reduces your carbon footprint and helps us build a healthier, more sustainable city.

Flyer for the April Community Action Network Meeting on Wednesday 4/23 at noon. The topic of the meeting is how to identify implicit bias in Advocacy. This is taught by RE Collective and you can register at tinyurl.com/LINKCAN25

We have another lunch and learn this month on identifying implicit bias in Advocacy brought to us by RE Collective. Sign up today at tinyurl.com/LINKCAN25

A flyer for LINK Houston's Equity in Transit 2025 Bus Rider Survey. There are 5 photos of METRO bus stops, buses, sidewalks leading to bus stops, and vehicles in various states of repair.

Equity in Transit is LINK Houston’s signature report, blending data + lived experiences. Help shape the 2025 edition by taking our Houston Transit Rider Survey! Whether you ride daily or not at all—we want to hear from you: survey.alchemer.com/s3/8242127/H...

LINK Houston Staff at the Texas Capitol

LINK Houston staff meeting with a representative from Congressman Miles office.

LINK Houston staff and Community Action Network Volunteers meeting with a representative.

LINK Houston staff with members of the Community Action Network and the Texas Streets Coalition in front of the Texas Capitol.

Transportation Advocacy Day was a success!

We advocated for better transportation options in the state and legislation that allows multimodal spending by TxDOT.
learn more about our legislative priorities: texasstreetscoalition.org/texas-legisl...

Flyer for the March 2025 Community Action Network Meeting. Guest speakers Jaison Oliver and Julia Ossemi-Seied will be teaching us how to engage with the city of Houston budgetary process. This is a virtual training from 12 noon until 1 pm. Sign up at tinyurl dot com/ LINKCAN25

The City of Houston budget is confusing. We have guests who will break it down for you. We want to make sure you have all the tools needed to speak with your city officials on how best to spend your taxpayer dollars. Sign up to attend tomorrow's webinar at tinyurl.com/LINKCAN25

Volunteer Opportunity* - Alief Super Neighborhood Meeting - LINK Houston Help LINK Houston collect survey responses for Equity in Transit 2025.

If you would like to volunteer and conduct surveys with us please sign up at: linkhouston.org/event/volunt...