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Brownsville Metro studies expansion of public transit network
By Montserrat Pagan at MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News
· June 23, 2026
· 3 min read
Brownsville Metro, or B Metro, wants to expand the city’s public transit network by adding a rapid bus transit system, new fixed routes and on-demand van or minibus options, according to a presentation it shared during a city commission special work session on Tuesday, June 16.
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Key takeaway 24, 2017, at La Plaza at Brownsville Multimodal Terminal.
Why this matters in The McAllen
The expansion plans of Brownsville Metro have implications for McAllen , as the city considers its own public transit upgrades. With Brownsville, McAllen, and Corpus Christi all conducting Bus Rapid Transit studies, the Rio Grande Valley may be on the cusp of a regional transit transformation. The potential for dedicated bus lanes and transit-oriented development in Brownsville could serve as a model for McAllen's own efforts to improve mobility and connectivity. As McAllen's population grows, its residents will be watching the progress of Brownsville's rapid bus transit system, which could increase ridership by 35,000 per year. The success of such a system in Brownsville could inform and accelerate McAllen's own transit planning, particularly in terms of linking major employment hubs like the university and local businesses. McAllen residents may soon see similar proposals for rapid bus lanes and on-demand van services, changing the face of public transportation in the region.
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Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News ·
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For the past few y...
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