Full List - Southeast Corridor FAQ

Full List - Southeast Corridor FAQ Learn More >>
Who benefits from this line? Those that live, work, conduct business, go to school, need to visit the downtown area can take advantage of this line identified as the Southeast Corridor. Learn More >>
How does light rail affect property values? Studies conducted by the Urban Land Institute indicate that, in general, properties located within a quarter of a mile radius of a light rail station can increase up to 25% in value more than other properties. There may be exceptions, such as properties next to park & ride lots. Learn More >>
Which properties will be acquired for the right-of-way? Real estate acquisition depends on the alignment and overall construction costs and community impacts. The right of eminent domain is used only as an action of last resort. Business owners, property owners, and the community can keep informed about this process every step of the way to ensure that their interests are being considered. Learn More >>
Will building a rail line worsen the flooding in the street? Flooding problems are not inherent to the light rail in and of itself. Streets have a crown in the center to drain the water to the gutters. Light rail tracks are built on the highest point of the street and will be the last to flood. However, flooding and drainage is one of the issues factored in to the preliminary engineering investigation. Learn More >>
How do business owners, property owners and the community get involved? There will be many opportunities to receive information and provide input throughout the process. Please refer to www.ridemetro.org (see the METRO Solutions area, select Project Information, and then Southeast Corridor). METRO will continue to post the dates and locations of community meetings, public workshops and public forums. Stakeholders may also elect to join our mailing list through our Web site and receive relevant publications Learn More >>
Won’t the guideway of the light rail inhibit access for emergency vehicles and local residents? From its conception, this project has included the input of safety officials in Houston. METRO will continue to seek the input of residents and safety authorities to ensure the highest level of public safety Learn More >>
How long will construction take? Construction for the entire Southeast Corridor is expected to take approximately four years. Construction is expected to begin in the summer of 2007 and service is scheduled to begin in 2011. That does not mean that the entire route will be torn up for that entire period. METRO is committed to minimizing the impact of construction by completing each segment of the route in as short a time as possible. Learn More >>
What will happen to the displaced persons whose properties are taken? The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act requires that relocation and advisory assistance be provided to all eligible individuals and businesses displaced by a proposed transportation project in accordance with the provisions of the act. Comparable housing that is decent, safe, and sanitary must be available for displaced persons. Relocations could be accomplished either by providing compensation for moving residences or businesses back from the proposed right of way on the currently occupied properties (where possible), or by providing assistance to locate and acquire available housing or business properties elsewhere. Learn More >>
Will any of the intersections along the route be blocked off and if so will METRO maintain access into the neighborhood? There is a chance that some streets will not be able to cross the guideway. All crossings and left turns across the tracks will need to be at signalized intersections for safety reasons. Streets that intersect the alignment at un-signalized intersections will be able to turn right, but will not be able to turn left or cross the tracks. Specific locations of signalized intersections will be determined during the preliminary engineering phase. Learn More >>