Why is METRO planning for a University Line?
Several transit corridors were identified throughout the city as being in need of enhanced transit service. Those transit needs were incorporated into the Metro Solutions Phase 2 Implementation Plan. The area inside Loop 610 has been the scene of increased development and population density. Consequently, traffic has increased due to the number of popular destinations in this area. Linking major destinations such as the University of Houston, Texas Southern University, Houston Community College, St. Thomas University, Greenway Plaza, Lakewood Church and the Galleria area with high capacity transit could help accommodate this growing traffic demand. In addition, rapid transit for west and southwest Houston is a response to the will expressed by the voters in the 2003 referendum.
