Houston METRO Weighs Options For Light Rail To Hobby Airport
The proposed light rail line to Hobby airport is part of METRONext, a long-range plan for expanding public transit.
To build the Hobby line, board members have expressed support for merging the East End and Southeast lines to create a new connection. Planners are now trying to figure out the best route to accommodate light rail.
Speaking before the METRO board, District I City Council Member Robert Gallegos said he’s heard a lot of objections to one proposal that would take the train down 75th Street. He said he worries a rail line would interfere with a big park improvement project.
“We have a beautiful green space, Mason Park,” said Gallegos. “We have a master plan. I’ve met with community three times. They’ve had input on what they’d like to see at that park.”
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