Metro University Line Presentation

WELCOME
METRORapid
University Corridor
Project
Public Meeting
July 2022
METRONext Moving Forward Plan
2017- August November

2017
2019 2019 2019
METRO invites the METRO conducts METRO Board approves Voters

public to shape extensive public “METRONext Moving overwhelmingly
long-range plan involvement to Forward Plan” for approve METRONext
generate input and November ballot Moving Forward Plan
feedback on the plan by nearly 70%
METRORapid University Corridor Project 1

METRONext Moving Forward Plan
Multimodal
long-range plan
75 miles of METRORapid
service
16 miles of METRORail
extensions
110 miles of new or improved

Express Lanes
290 miles of BOOST and

Signature Network service
Systemwide enhancements

What is METRORapid?
A bus rapid transit (BRT) system that provides fast

and reliable high-capacity service – similar to
METRORail – with dedicated stations and lanes
METRORapid stations and platforms have the

same look as METRORail
The METRORapid Silver Line demonstrates the

type of service that METRO will provide with this
project

University Corridor Project
25.3-mile METRORapid Line

More than 40 stations
Dedicated bus lanes
New and renovated transit
centers
New bus operating facilities
First-mile/last-mile
connections
Operates mostly in
METRO-owned Right of Way
(ROW) in Segment 1
Operates on City of
Houston streets throughout
Segments 2 - 5

Why METRORapid
University Corridor Project?
More transit service to accommodate

growth and density
Improve transit connectivity to activity

centers and other transit services
Increase access to jobs, education and

health care
Respond to existing and future

development in the corridor
Support and sustain a healthy future for

the city
Provides 100% accessibility with wider

doors and level boarding

Better Access
Connections to:
Move more people in less space
METRORail Red, Green and Purple Lines
Invest in communities across the
region with top-of-the-line service METRORapid Silver Line
Improve access to jobs, education, 5 transit centers

and economic opportunity
3 Park & Rides
Increase connectivity between
METRO services 14 high frequency local bus routes

Stronger Communities
Communities Universities/
Serve dense population and
Westchase
Colleges
employment centers along the Multiple HCC
Gulfton
route Campuses
Uptown
University of St. Thomas
Advance transportation equity Greenway /
Upper Kirby Texas Southern
with additional choices for the area University
Montrose
University of Houston
Support a sustainable, healthy Midtown
future for the region Greater Third Ward
Greater Eastwood
Second Ward
Greater Fifth Ward
Kashmere Gardens
Eastex / Jensen
Denver Harbor

NEPA Purpose and Intent
N E P A
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT
Is required Provides a tool Helps decision makers

for any project that receives to analyze how a project may and the public make an
federal funds or that requires impact the natural and informed decision on how to
federal action human environment proceed with the project

Environmental Impact Categories
Community,
Air Quality & Biological
Environmental Justice &
Noise Resources
Social Impacts
Historic &
Hazardous Land Use &
Archaeological
Materials Parkland
Resources
Visual
Water Resources Traffic
Impacts

Environmental Process
Purpose and Need

Project
Alternatives Considered
Scoping
Issues Addressed in environmental document
Transportation
Impact
Social, Community, and Economic
Assessment
Natural Environment
NEPA Affected Environment, Potential Impacts, and Mitigation

Document
Review and
Public and Agency Comments and Responses
Approval FTA Approval of Environment Review Process

METRORapid University
Concept Alignment

Segment 1

LWAY
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How does METRORapid benefit my community?

Provides frequent and reliable service to densely populated and fast-growing neighborhoods like Gulfton
and Sharpstown
Offers Park & Ride riders more destination choices via transit
Connects existing METRO facilities:
- Westchase Park & Ride
- Gessner Park & Ride
- Hillcroft Park & Ride
- Westpark/Lower Uptown Transit Center
Connects to existing METRO services:
- 46 Gessner
- 63 Fondren
- 47 Hillcroft
- METRORapid Silver Line
- 32 Renwick/San Felipe
- 49 Chimney Rock/South Post Oak
- 310 Gulfton Circulator
Improves quality of life through associated roadway safety, drainage and sidewalk improvements

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Provides frequent and reliable transit service to densely populated, mixed-use neighborhoods like Montrose
Links Greenway Plaza to other business districts like Uptown and the Innovation District
Connects to other METRO bus routes, including:
- 25 Richmond
- 27 Shepherd
- 41 Kirby/Polk
- 65 Bissonnet
- 56 Airline/Montrose
- 84 Buffalo Speedway
- 152/153 Harwin Express
Connects to METRORail Red Line
Improves quality of life with roadway safety, drainage and sidewalk improvements
Upgrades facilities and operations at Wheeler Transit Center and opportunities for Transit Oriented and
Joint Development

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- 41 Kirby/Polk
- 50 Broadway
- 54 Scott
- 80 MLK/Lockwood
Connects to Gulf Freeway Park & Ride services at Eastwood Transit Center
Connects to METRORail Red Line and Purple Line
Upgrades facilities and operations at Wheeler Transit Center
Provides front door service to Texas Southern University and University of Houston
Serves Cuney Homes
Discussions and coordination with Texas Southern University and University of Houston are ongoing

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- 20 Canal/Memorial
- 30 Clinton/Ella
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- 41 Kirby/Polk
- 48 Market
- 50 Broadway
- 80 MLK/Lockwood
- 137 Northshore Express
Connects to Gulf Freeway Park & Ride services at Eastwood Transit Center
Connects to METRORail Green Line
Upgrades facilities and operations at Fifth Ward/Denver Harbor Transit Center

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Upgrades facilities and operations at Fifth Ward/Denver Harbor Transit Center and Tidwell Transit Center
Discussions and coordination with LBJ Hospital are ongoing

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WELCOME

2017- August November

METRO invites the METRO conducts METRO Board approves Voters

METRORapid University Corridor Project 1

110 miles of new or improved

290 miles of BOOST and

METRORapid University Corridor Project 2

A bus rapid transit (BRT) system that provides fast

METRORapid stations and platforms have the

The METRORapid Silver Line demonstrates the

METRORapid University Corridor Project 3

25.3-mile METRORapid Line

METRORapid University Corridor Project 4

More transit service to accommodate

Improve transit connectivity to activity

Increase access to jobs, education and

Respond to existing and future

Support and sustain a healthy future for

Provides 100% accessibility with wider

METRORapid University Corridor Project 5

Improve access to jobs, education, 5 transit centers

METRORapid University Corridor Project 6

METRORapid University Corridor Project 7

Is required Provides a tool Helps decision makers

METRORapid University Corridor Project 8

METRORapid University Corridor Project 9

Purpose and Need

NEPA Aﬀected Environment, Potential Impacts, and Mitigation

METRORapid University Corridor Project 10

METRORapid University Corridor Project 11

METRORapid University Corridor Project 12

SAM HOUSTON TOLLWAY

Illustrations for representational purposes only. Preliminary and

How does METRORapid beneﬁt my community?

METRORapid University Corridor Project 15

METRORapid University Corridor Project 16

BRT EDLOE STREET AT INTERSTATE 69

Edloe St City Club Dr

Illustrations for representational purposes only. Preliminary and

8’ Sidewalk Dedicated BRT Lanes Eastside Station

KEY MAP B CROSS SECTION

Illustrations for representational purposes only. Preliminary and

How does METRORapid beneﬁt my community?

METRORapid University Corridor Project 19

METRORapid University Corridor Project 20

LOOKINGBRT WHEELER STATION AT ENNIS ST

BRT HAWK CROSSING AT ELGIN ST

BRT WHEELER STATION AT ENNIS STBRT TOWARDS

UNIVERSITY - ELGIN STATION

Relocated TSU Entry Gate

SB Ennis Street HAWK Crossing

BRT ENTRANCE 18 STATION AT ELGIN ST

BRT WHEELER STATION AT ENNIS STBRT TOWARDS

10’ Sidepath Entrance 18

KEY MAP C CROSS SECTION

Illustrations for representational purposes only. Preliminary and

How does METRORapid beneﬁt my community?

METRORapid University Corridor Project 25

METRORapid University Corridor Project 26

BRT LOCKWOOD DRIVE CROSSING BUFFALO BAYOU

Illustrations for representational purposes only. Preliminary and

Segment 4 Plan Exhibits

10’ Sidepath Navigation Station