Construct the main street promenade project to enhance access to transit improve access to businesses and support the local economy

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Houston Downtown Management District $12 million on March 25, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to construct the Main Street Promenade Project in downtown Houston, Texas.

The project will construct sidewalks, functional landscaping, lighting, and grading improvements along an 11-block corridor (3,700 linear feet) extending from Dallas Street to Commerce Street adjacent to the Metro Red Line light rail. The work is designed to enhance pedestrian connectivity to businesses, improve transit access, and support the local economy. Citizens, visitors, and employees traveling to or through downtown Houston will benefit as the project ensures safe and effective operation of Main Street as an accessible fixed-route public transportation corridor.

The award carries an obligation of $12,000,001 with an ultimate completion date of May 1, 2028. No sub-recipients are listed on this award.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to construct the main street promenade project to enhance access to transit improve access to businesses and support the local economy.

Activities

The project will construct sidewalks functional landscaping lighting and grading improvements along 11 blocks from dallas street to commerce street for a total of 3700 feet alongside metros red line light rail.

Expected outcomes

This project will ensure the continued safe and effective operation of main street as an accessible fixed-route public transportation corridor.

Intended beneficiaries

Citizens visitors employees and others who travel to or through downtown houston will benefit from this funding.