Questions About the Bus Rapid Transit Program?
Phoenix’s Citizens Transportation Commission and City Council will take questions from you about the Bus Rapid Transit Program in two virtual public meetings.
The first is in English at 5 p.m. on November 10, 2020. The second is in Spanish at 6:30 p.m on November 17, 2020.
In 2015 Phoenix voters approved Proposition 104. The street and transit plan known as Transportation 2050 or T2050, is a 35-year project. The new transit option for Phoenix should transform and improve transit speed, reliability, and overall rider experience.
According to city hall, reevaluation of the corridors will be determined from the public meetings, recent data, demographic and socioeconomic data, transit performance, and forecasted ridership.
There are six potential candidates for Phoenix BRT corridors.
- Camelback Road and 24th Street
- Indian School Road and 24th Street
- Thomas Road and 44th Street
- McDowell Road and 44th Street
- 19th Avenue and Van Buren Street
- 35th Avenue and Van Buren Street
What is the Bus Rapid Transit Program?
The Bus Rapid Transit Program is a high capacity bus service that operates throughout the day, on major roads. The focus on improved speed, reliability, convenience, and overall transit experience.
Some of the elements found in BRT systems include enhanced stations, custom buses, advanced fare collection, unique branding, dedicated lanes, and transit spot improvements (such as queue jump lanes and transit signal priority).
