El Metro outlines tech upgrades, ADA stops and route optimizations; council seeks more neighborhood outreach El Metro presented plans for a cashless-fare system (with continued cash options), ADA bus-stop upgrades, paratransit tech modernization and targeted route adjustments projected to save about $300,000 annually; council asked staff for more outreach and the underlying efficiency study before approving service changes.

El Metro is transforming Laredo's transit with a cashless-fare system and targeted service upgrades projected to save $300,000 annually, but will it meet the community's needs?

Learn more here!

#LaredoWebbCounty #TX #LaredoTransit #CitizenPortal #PublicTransport #AccessibilityInitiatives

Laredo MPO adopts revised transit asset‑management targets after Metro updates The Laredo MPO Policy Committee on Feb. 18 approved Resolution MPO 2026‑04 adopting revised Transit Asset Management targets submitted by El Metro, changes staff said reflect new buses the transit agency purchased and must be incorporated into the MPO planning documents.

The Laredo MPO just took a major step forward by adopting updated transit asset management targets, thanks to the recent addition of new buses!

Learn more here!

#LaredoWebbCounty #TX #LaredoTransit #CitizenPortal #UrbanPlanning #PublicTransit #TransportationImprovement

MPO policy committee adopts TIP and MTP amendments; adds Columbia International Bridge and revises Via Sierra Road description The West County Laredo MPO Policy Committee on Oct. 15 approved amendments to the 2025–2028 Transportation Improvement Program and related Metropolitan Transportation Plan changes, adding the Columbia International Bridge project to the TIP, revising project descriptions for several highway projects and accepting transit funding rollovers.

Big changes are coming to Laredo's transportation with the addition of the Columbia International Bridge and crucial updates to highway projects aimed at enhancing safety and efficiency!

Learn more here

#LaredoWebbCounty #TX #LaredoTransit #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #TransportationImprovement