Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an interlocal renewal option with Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County for METRO RideSponsor Q(r) fare cards through February 28, 2026, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County entered into an agreement with Metropolitan Transit Authority (METRO) on May 1, 2014 to
provide a subsidy to County employees who use mass transit. Harris County partners with the Harris County
Federal Credit Union on distribution of the METRO Q Cards to employees who transit to work using METRO.
Currently, the subsidy is $60 per month.
Expected Impact:
The METRO subsidy program is included in Harris County's Climate Action Plan. Providing the subsidy
encourages employees to use mass transit, therefore, reducing emissions and traffic. Also, the subsidy is a
lower cost option than providing parking to employees, especially those that work downtown.
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