In December 2008, Harris County was awarded a grant by the Houston-Galveston Area Council to inaugurate a Park and Pilot Project in Pasadena, Texas in Harris County. This grant consisted of Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (“CMAQ”) funds which came from the Federal Highway Administration. The Pasadena Town Square Mall has consented to the use of their parking lot for the park and ride bus terminal. The Pasadena Park & Ride began operation April 6, 2009.

The Pasadena Park & Ride lot is located on the northern side of the Pasadena Town Square Mall. The County has contracted with Metro to provide the services for this project and the Houston Central Business District drop off points is the same as that of the Metro route 244 which serves the Metro Park & Ride located at Monroe and I-45. The fare structure is $3.75 per one way trip. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday. Morning departures from 5:48 am - 7:23 am, return trips from 4:57 pm – 6:29 pm.

The City of Pasadena in partnership with Harris County have determined through public meetings and other comprehensive studies that there is a great need for public transportation in Pasadena.