METRO's BOOST Network


The METRONext Moving Forward Plan includes enhancements to 17 high-ridership bus routes so you can enjoy a better walk, a better stop and a better ride. 


What are the improvements?

BOOST bus shelter image

 

A Better Walk

  • New or improved sidewalks along your route
  • Improved crosswalks at intersections for your safety
  • Improved accessibility along the route with new ramps for wheelchair and stroller access


A Better Stop

  • A bus shelter with lighting at every stop
  • Digital real-time arrival information at every stop
  • Bus stop amenities designed with community input


A Better Ride

  • Faster and more reliable service with streamlined stops along the route
  • “Green light” preference for buses at key intersections
  • Improvements designed to create easy traffic flow for buses and cars

 

Have any BOOST projects started yet?

Yes. The first routes to receive a “BOOST” will be the 54 Scott and 56 Airline / Montrose.

54 Scott

When

Planning in progress.

Where

11-mile stretch of service between the Downtown Transit Center and the MLK Health Center (north of Almeda-Genoa). 

What

  • Bus shelters at every stop
  • Sidewalk improvements and ramps along Scott St.
  • Pedestrian refuge islands in median to protect people while crossing streets
  • Bikeways along McGowen and along Scott St., south of I-610

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Questions or comments?
Email 54BOOST@RideMETRO.org

56 Airline / Montrose

When

Procurement in progress and construction to begin early 2021.

Where

1.5-mile stretch of Studewood St. between White Oak Drive and Cavalcade St.

What

  • Bus shelters at every stop
  • Sidewalk improvements and ramps on:
    • Studewood St.
    • Merrill St.
    • 11th St.
    • Temple St.
    • 13th St.
    • 14th St.
  • New sidewalks connecting bus stops to:
    • Hogg Middle School
    • Proctor Plaza Park & Community Center
    • Heights High School
  • Pedestrian refuge islands in median to protect people while crossing streets

56 Airline / Montrose Map

56 Airline / Montrose Map


Stay Informed

Stay informed by subscribing to receive service alerts for the 56 Airline / Montrose route. We’ll send real-time, personalized route information straight to your phone or email for free. It takes just seconds to subscribe.

Questions or comments?
Email 56BOOST@RideMETRO.org