Many people feel anxious about crossing busy roads alone, especially when traffic moves quickly, and there are few safety measures in place. In Houston, Texas, one particularly dangerous stretch of road has become known for being difficult to cross safely.
That’s where a kind-hearted man stepped in. A TikToker named Marco came across him and shared his story, even calling him the “nicest person in Houston.”
The man, whose name is Metro, spends his evenings helping strangers cross the road safely. After finishing his regular job each day, he heads to the intersection and stands there at night, offering assistance to anyone who needs help getting across.
The most remarkable part is that he does it entirely for free, simply because he wants people to get home safely.
This heartwarming story from Texas only gets better. Metro has reportedly been helping people cross the road since last October, and it’s hard to even estimate how many lives he has touched during that time.
Marco later shared another video in which Metro thanked everyone who had shown him kindness and support online. He also explained the reason behind his dedication. In the past, Metro had been hit by a car five times. Because of those experiences and his awareness of how dangerous that intersection is, he felt motivated to step in and help others stay safe.
It didn’t take long for people to fall in love with Metro and what he was doing for strangers. Inspired by his selflessness, Marco started a GoFundMe to support him. Metro is currently saving for a car so he can have reliable transportation. He also shares an apartment with his sister, who is still in college, and he has been covering the rent on his own to help support her.
So far, generous supporters have raised $3,568 toward the $20,000 goal. For Metro, this support could be truly life-changing.
People Reacting to the Texas Man Helping Strangers
Many people were deeply moved by what Metro is doing for strangers in Texas. Knowing that he puts himself at risk to help others made one person admit, “That’s a hella scary place to cross‼” Another agreed, writing, “Crossing Westheimer at night anywhere in Montrose is dangerous, good on this man.”
Someone else praised his courage, saying, “Knowing he has been hit before and is working through that trauma to make sure others don’t suffer the same fate is Kevin Costner Bodyguard vibes.” Another person who knew Metro from high school also shared, “Aw yes, I went to high school with him. He’s always been the sweetest soul ever.”
More people continued to show their appreciation for Metro, with many praising his kindness and dedication. One person hoped the city wouldn’t interfere with what he’s doing, writing, “The city better leave him alone‼ This man was raised right! This is the kindness this world needs‼”
Another shared a similar experience and said, “I worked in Destin. There were a bunch of restaurants in that area, and it was common for workers to get hit. This is freaking AWESOME!” Someone else reflected on the bigger picture, commenting, “People like this restore what little faith I have left in humanity.”
Others who were familiar with the dangerous intersection also spoke up. One person wrote, “That looks like the intersection over by Katz deli. My mom almost got hit by a car there.” Stories like these show just how important Metro’s efforts are. We truly need more people like him.
