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4 days ago
- General
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Houston METRO bus shooting: Suspect arrested, victim identified
The Brief Houston police have made an arrest in connection with a deadly shooting on a Houston METRO bus late last week. 22-year-old Carltonio Jackson is charged with murder. According to officials, Jackson got into an argument on the bus with the victim and that's when Jackson shot him. Police say Jackson got off the bus and left the scene on foot. HOUSTON - Houston police have announced they've made an arrest in connection with a deadly shooting on a METRO bus on May 23. Officials said 22-year-old Carltonio Jackson is now charged with murder. What we know On Thursday, police announced that 22-year-old Carltonio Jackson has been charged with the shooting death of 35-year-old Phillip Ogiemwonyi. The shooting happened last Friday, May 23, on a METRO bus that stopped on West Bellfort Avenue and Kirby Drive. Police say Ogiemwonyi was found lying on a sidewalk with a gunshot wound. He was taken to a hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. According to officials, Ogiemwonyi and Jackson got into an argument on the bus when Jackson shot the victim. Police say Jackson got off the bus and left the scene on foot. Surveillance photos were released the following day. What we don't know It's not clear if the two men knew each other before the shooting happened. RELATED: Victim dies after being shot on METRO bus; suspect on the run, police say The Source Information from the Houston Police Department.
Business Upturn
22-04-2025
- Automotive
- Business Upturn
TransCore Enhances Houston METRO's HOV/HOT Lanes with Advanced Automation
By GlobeNewswire Published on April 22, 2025, 19:00 IST NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TransCore, a global leader in intelligent transportation and tolling solutions, has successfully completed a full central software replacement for the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO), modernizing its High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV)/High Occupancy Toll (HOT) Lanes' Automated Reversible Gate Operations (ARGO) system. The upgraded system officially went live on Jan. 5, 2025 and improves operational efficiency, enhances safety, and streamlines lane management for Houston's critical commuter corridors. Since 2012, TransCore has collaborated with METRO to design, implement, and maintain the ARGO system, ensuring smooth, real-time reversible lane operations across Houston's five major corridors. The latest upgrade introduced TransSuite®, TransCore's advanced traffic management system (ATMS), to enhance automation and operational efficiency. 'The TransSuite solution has supplied METRO with a robust and smart system of tools that work with a wide variety of devices and platforms,' said Nader Mirjamali, Houston METRO HOV and HOT Lane Project Manager. The reversible lanes provide HOV/HOT travel into Houston during the peak morning commute hours and reverse midday to accommodate the evening outflow. Operating in coordination with technicians who ensure that the lanes are clear of vehicles during reversal, the latest software upgrades enable automated gate closure sequencing and traveler information messaging to roadway signage. 'TransCore is proud to bring the latest in intelligent transportation technology to Houston METRO, improving both system reliability and the daily commuting experience,' said Whitt Hall, TransCore President and CEO. 'By fully automating lane transitions and integrating enhanced surveillance, this upgrade ensures safer and more efficient mobility for the region.' About TransCore A global leader in the transportation industry, TransCore provides innovative technical solutions and services for all-electronic tolling, congestion pricing, tolling back office, access control, and intelligent transportation systems. TransCore has distributed millions of RFID tags and deployed thousands of electronic toll collection and managed lanes. Its systems capture billions of toll transactions per year and support the United States' most accurate and advanced toll collection operations. TransCore is a subsidiary of ST Engineering, a global technology, defense, and engineering group with a diverse portfolio of businesses across aerospace, smart city, defense, and public security segments. It is part of the Group's Urban Solutions business, a leading provider of smart city solutions with a global track record of over 800 projects in more than 150 cities. Follow us on LinkedIn. A photo accompanying this announcement is available at Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. GlobeNewswire provides press release distribution services globally, with substantial operations in North America and Europe.
