20 Miles of Improvements
Construction is in progress. This project is designed to benefit commuters along the 56 Airline / Montrose route between Greenspoint Transit Center and the Texas Medical Center. Improvements include:
- Bus shelters at every stop where feasible
- Sidewalk improvements and ramps
- Pedestrian crossing improvements

Project Status

Status
Design is complete, but construction hasn't begun.
Location
4.5 miles from Greenspoint Transit Center to West Road along Aldine Bender, Imperial Valley Drive, Northchase Drive, Greens Road and Benmar Drive.
Status
Construction started in September 2021 by Harris County Precinct 1 Partnership with estimated completion by Spring 2023.
Location
2.0 miles from West Road to Gulf Bank Road along Airline Drive.
Status
Construction has begun on Airline Drive between Gulf Bank Road and Cavalcade Street.
Location
- 6.0 miles from Gulf Bank Road to Cavalcade Street along Airline Drive.
- 0.4 miles from Airline Drive to Studewood Street along Cavalcade Street.
Status
Design and construction are complete.
Location
1.5 miles from Cavalcade Street to White Oak Drive along Studewood Street.
Status
Design is complete, but construction hasn't begun.
Location
1.5 miles from White Oak Drive to Allen Parkway along Montrose Boulevard and Studemont Street.
Status
Design is in progress by The Montrose Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ).
Location
2.0 miles from Allen Parkway to U.S. Highway 59 along Montrose Boulevard.
Status
Design is complete, but construction hasn't begun.
Location
2.3 miles from U.S. Highway 59 to the Texas Medical Center Transit Center along Pressler Street, Main Street and Montrose Boulevard.
Resources
As rollout of the METRONext Moving Forward Plan continues, we’ll add items below to keep you informed on progress with the BOOST 56 Airline / Montrose project.

Questions? Comments?
Suggestions?
On our Public Comments website, choose Construction/Planning Projects > 56 Airline/Montrose BOOST Improvement Project.