Nearly 200,000 new residents now have access to public transportation in eastern portions of Harris County, thanks to $3.8 million Harvey Disaster Recovery money. Harris County Transit will expand its existing bus service to some of the communities hardest hit by floodwaters from the hurricane.

Representatives from the Office of Transit Services in Harris County spoke to city council about new buses that will soon be on the roads as well as signalization and new sidewalks for the city. Ken Fickes, CCTM, Harris County Transit director, said next month marks the 10th anniversary of bus service in Baytown. Representatives from...