Improved Connectivity.
Growing Opportunities.
The Gulfton Corridor project is designed to directly benefit the Gulfton area by providing improved mobility and connectivity to employment, recreational, educational and cultural opportunities.
The Gulfton Corridor Project will:
- Serve areas with high transit demand and projected transit growth
- Bring critical north-south connectivity for commuters seeking to avoid severe traffic congestion
- Expand access to transfer opportunities at the Westpark / Lower Uptown Transit Center and the Northwest Transit Center
You can see a map of the project area and watch a METRORapid corridor visualization, by clicking or tapping the buttons below.


Project Benefits
Part of the METRONext Moving Forward Plan, this project will provide benefits across the region.
Common Questions
Overview
This project is part of the METRONext Moving Forward Plan, to create faster, more reliable and more frequent service. The project will:
Deliver on voter-approved plan
The Gulfton Corridor project was a key component of the plan, which was approved by nearly 70% of area voters in 2019.
Increase mobility
The Gulfton Corridor is home to some of the region's highest transit demand and the most congested streets. Currently, buses in the corridor operate in mixed traffic. This reduces the efficiency for METRO customers and impacts motorists as they wait for buses to load and unload passengers in a shared lane.
METRORapid is a transit service that combines elements of light rail and bus to deliver faster connections and a smooth, convenient ride.
It features:
- Modern design offering 100% accessibility, with wider doorways and level boarding
- Outstanding customer amenities such as station-like platforms at every stop
- Dedicated, transit-only lane to move through traffic
- Convenient schedule for easy trip planning
The METRORapid Gulfton Corridor project will provide:
Frequent service to key destinations
Universally accessible service to multiple residential, business and education centers.
More reliable trips
Transit-only lanes will help reduce travel time and improve schedule reliability for riders.
More connectivity
The line would connect with:
- Various local METRO bus routes
- METRORapid Silver Line in Uptown / Galleria
- Multiple METRO transit centers
More access
- Expands access to transfer opportunities at the Westpark / Lower Uptown Transit Center and the Northwest Transit Center
- Accommodate expected population growth in the region
- Improve access to jobs and economic opportunities
Route / Connectivity
The line will offer a continuous ride from Gulfton to northwest Houston. It will serve the following communities and more:
- Gulfton
- Sharpstown
- Uptown / Galleria
Yes, with input from community stakeholders, local elected officials, civic and homeowner associations, business owners, individual community members and property managers. METRO conducted a detailed evaluation of the corridor and potential alignment options. The recommendation for the locally preferred alternative (LPA) route was unanimously approved by METRO Board of Directors in August 2023.
The METRORapid Gulfton Project is a separate project being developed by METRO. It will be designed to connect with the METRORapid Silver Line at the Westpark / Lower Uptown Transit Center and enable you to reach the Northwest Transit Center. Once there you can transfer to downtown Houston.
Project Management
The METRONext Moving Forward Plan was approved by Houston area voters in November 2019. Planning for the METRORapid Gulfton Corridor Project began in 2022. Public meetings and input opportunities occurred in late 2022, after which the locally preferred alternative (LPA) route was selected in August 2023. Conceptual design and environmental work are in progress. In 2024, METRO anticipates receiving federal funding and completing the final design. Construction is anticipated to last about two years.
METRO is currently in the planning phase, evaluating the features of the project. Detailed cost estimates have not yet been developed. Once an alignment (route) is determined, we will have more information.
METRO is exploring federal funding opportunities and other grant programs.
Environmental
The study will look at the potential impact of this project on air quality, noise, traffic, land use, historic and cultural resources, and water quality, among many other factors. It is expected to be completed by the end of 2023.
METRO is also exploring possible use of zero emission vehicles.
No significant property impacts are anticipated. Additional information will become available as the planning and designing phases progress. METRO will adhere to all federal requirements in the event property needs to be acquired.
METRO knows that trees and a "Greener Gulfton" are important to the area. Our intent during the design process is to protect and preserve existing trees.

We Want To Hear From You
METRO relies on input from the community. Please take a moment to give us your feedback about the Gulfton Corridor project.
Events
At various times during the project, we'll be holding face to face and online public meetings to seek community feedback.
When events are confirmed, a calendar listing will be posted here. If there are no current listings, please check back soon.
METRORapid Gulfton Corridor Project - Public Meeting No. 4 (English and Spanish language)
Meeting will be held at the Southwest Multi-Service Center.
METRORapid Gulfton Corridor Project - Public Meeting No. 3 (English and Spanish language)
Meeting will be held at the Burnett-Bayland Park Community Center.
METRORapid Gulfton Corridor Project - Public Meeting No. 2 (Spanish language)
Meeting will be held at the BakerRipley Gulfton Sharpstown Campus (Reunion Hall / Gym).
METRORapid Gulfton Corridor Project - Public Meeting No. 1 (English language)
Meeting will be held at the BakerRipley Gulfton Sharpstown Campus (Reunion Hall / Gym).
Stay Informed
Register to receive updates about the METRORapid Gulfton Corridor Project. Simply provide your email or mobile phone number.
Resource Center
Below, you’ll find links to project-related materials and information. As rollout of the METRONext Moving Forward Plan continues, we’ll add more items here to keep you informed on progress with the METRORapid Gulfton Corridor project. Login credentials are not required to view any of the items shown below.

Project Status
Learn about the current phase of the project.
Additional Links
Click or tap on any of the links below to find out more information about related services and projects.