Current Projects

Our current projects are focused on reliability, cleanliness, safety, accessibility and customer experience. These initiatives are designed to make your journey smoother, faster and more enjoyable while improving accessibility. 

Some of the information on this page includes:

  • Projects in progress
  • Resources for project partners
Construction taking place along the BOOST 56 Airline / Montrose route.

In Progress

Here are some of the projects we're currently working on.


A local bus traveling along the 54 Scott route.

54 Scott

Improvements along an 11-mile stretch of the route between Downtown Transit Center and MLK Health Center.

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A local bus traveling along the 56 Airline / Montrose route.

56 Airline / Montrose

Improvements along a 20-mile stretch of the route between Greenspoint Transit Center and Texas Medical Center.

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A local bus traveling along the 82 Westheimer route.

82 Westheimer

Improvements along a 19-mile stretch of the route between downtown Houston and the West Oaks Mall on Highway 6.

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METRO local bus route 85 Antoine/Washington traveling through downtown.

85 Antoine / Washington

Improvements along a 4-mile stretch of the route between Westcott Street and Interstate 45 along Washington Avenue.

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Crew members installing a METRO bus shelter.

Bus Shelters

New bus shelters are being installed throughout the METRO service area for accessibility, safety, weather protection and comfort.

A digital sign at the Hiram Clarke Transit Center.

Digital Signage

Signs provide riders with real-time arrival information, service alerts, detours and stop closures.

Construction taking place along High Star Drive in the Gulfton area.

Gulfton Revitalization

We're partnering on collective efforts to promote safer and healthier communities in underserved areas.

METRO Maintenance of Way Artist Rendering

METRORail Facility

Centralized facility for maintaining and making repairs along all three METRORail lines for improved efficiency, safety and reliability.

Construction crew pouring asphalt along Hillcroft Avenue.

Mobility Improvements

METRO is delivering a series of roadway repairs and improvements throughout the greater Houston region.

METRORail Red Line at the Texas Medical Center Transit Center,

Texas Medical Center TC

METRO is investing $17 million to upgrade the Texas Medical Center Transit Center, one of the busiest transit hubs in the region.

Photo of a METRO local bus on the 80 MLK/Lockwood route at the Tidwell Transit Center.

Tidwell TOD Plan

An action plan to increase mobility and improve connectivity at and around the Tidwell Transit Center with transit-oriented development (TOD).

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Woman in a wheelchair boards a METRO local bus on route 14 Hiram Clarke

Universal Accessibility

A collection of ongoing improvements to our facilities and services so they meet or exceed ADA standards.

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METRO Park & Ride bus at the Grand Parkway Park & Ride.

METRONow

The METRONow plan provides a vision for ridership growth by prioritizing safety, improving cleanliness, increasing service and reliability, and enhancing infrastructure.

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Resources and References

Access documents covering METRO design guidelines, construction manuals and other criteria.


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