Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
First BRT Line Runs East-West
The City of Madison is building a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system as part of an effort to provide better access to jobs, reduce travel times, and improve transit equity throughout the region.
The BRT system will start with an east-west line from Junction Rd. to East Towne through the downtown and campus area.
Construction of dedicated bus lanes, passenger stations, and implementation of larger all-electric articulated buses will last into next year. The system is expected to go officially online at the end of 2024.
Plans/Documents
Construction Updates
Updated August 2023
Crews are building the stations and other infrastructure along the line.
|
Station |
Summary |
Status |
|
Junction |
New BRT and local bus terminal off street |
Under construction (buses are currently stopping at Junction and Watts) |
|
High Point |
Center running station on the east side |
Platform complete, awaiting shelter |
|
Westfield |
Center running station on the east side |
Platform complete, awaiting shelter |
|
Grand Canyon |
Center running station on the east side |
Platform complete, awaiting shelter |
|
Island |
Center running station on the west side |
Platform complete, awaiting shelter |
|
Rosa |
Center running station on the west side |
Platform complete, awaiting shelter |
|
Whitney - Mineral Point |
Center running station on the west side |
Not started |
|
Regent |
Center running station on the south side |
Platform complete, awaiting shelter |
|
Eau Claire |
Center running station on the east side |
Platform complete, awaiting shelter. Bus detour ends early September |
|
Segoe |
Northbound center running station, southbound side running station on Segoe |
Not started |
|
Midvale |
Center running station on the west side |
Under construction |
|
Shorewood |
Center running station on the east side, westbound left turns will no longer be allowed |
Not started |
|
University Bay |
Center running station on the east side |
Not started |
|
Orchard |
Side running stations on University and Johnson |
Not started |
|
East Campus |
Two side running platforms on University and one on Johnson |
Platforms complete, awaiting shelter |
|
State Street |
Westbound side running station at Gorham, Eastbound side running station at Johnson |
Not started |
|
Capitol Square |
Westbound side running station on Mifflin, Eastbound side running station on Main |
Not started |
|
Blair |
Center running station on the west side |
Under construction |
|
Paterson |
Center running station on the west side, eastbound left turns will no longer be allowed |
Under construction |
|
Baldwin |
Center running station on the west side, eastbound left turns will no longer be allowed |
Under construction |
|
First Street |
Center running station on the west side |
Under construction |
|
Fourth Street |
Center running station on the east side, westbound left turns will no longer be allowed |
Starting August 2023 |
|
Milwaukee - North |
Westbound center running station on the west side, eastbound center running station on the east side |
Not started |
|
Marquette |
Center running station on the west side |
Under construction |
|
Melvin - Rethke |
Center running station on the west side, eastbound left turns will no longer be allowed |
Under construction |
|
Wright - Fair Oaks |
Center running station on the west side |
Not started |
|
Anderson |
Side running stations on the east side |
Platforms complete, awaiting shelter |
|
Mendota |
Side running stations |
Eastbound under construction |
|
Thierer - Portage |
Side running stations |
Eastbound under construction |
|
Independence |
Side running stations |
Eastbound under construction |
|
East Springs |
Side running stations |
Eastbound under construction |
Past Public Meetings
Watch recordings and review materials from past meetings to learn more about the construction process.
East side (Blair Street to East Towne)
West side (Junction Rd. to University Bay Dr.)
Central (University Bay Dr. to Blair St.)
Mineral Point Sidewalk Widening
Construction Contact Information
brtconstruction@cityofmadison.com
(608) 622-9659
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Bus Rapid Transit and the Network Redesign are part of MetroForward, Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway's plan to make a major investment in transit to speed up workforce transportation, reduce congestion, and build the transportation backbone of a vibrant regional economy.