A Better Walk. A Better Stop. A Better Ride.
The METRO BOOST network includes 17 high-ridership, frequent bus routes. To enhance the customer experience, the METRONext
Moving Forward Plan provides for speed, reliability and access improvements to these routes. At or near many stops, this may include:
- New or improved sidewalks
- Accessibility upgrades
- Bus shelters with lighting
- Digital real-time bus arrival information
- Traffic signal improvements
The highest ridership route is 82 Westheimer. For this route, the plan introduces Westheimer Signature Bus Service which will include infrastructure and service improvements.
Current Projects
82 Westheimer
Design is in progress along a 19-mile route between downtown Houston and the West Oaks Mall on Highway 6.
56 Airline / Montrose
Construction is in progress along the 20-mile stretch of the route between Greenspoint Transit Center and the Texas Medical Center.
54 Scott
Construction is in progress along an 11-mile stretch of the route between Downtown Transit Center and MLK Health Center on Swingle Road (north of Almeda-Genoa).