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East-West BRT Line
Metro Rapid Route A
Launching Later in 2024!
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.
What is BRT? Why does Madison need BRT?
Construction Contact Information
Bill Plumley
brtconstruction@cityofmadison.com
(608) 622-9659
Plans & Documents
- Early works project map
- Early works site plans
- Bus rapid transit site plans
- Architectural drawings
- Pavement markings
Construction Updates
Updated: February 2024
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, shelter installed |
| Westfield | Center running station on the east side | Platform complete, shelter installed |
| Grand Canyon | Center running station on the east side | Platform complete, shelter installed |
| Island | Center running station on the west side | Platform complete, shelter installed |
| Rosa | Center running station on the west side | Platform complete, awaiting shelter |
| Whitney - Mineral Point | Center running station on the west side | Construction starting March 2024 |
| Regent | Center running station on the south side | Platform complete, awaiting shelter |
| Eau Claire | Center running station on the east side | Platform complete, shelter installed |
| Segoe | Northbound center running station, southbound side running station on Segoe | Construction starting March 2024 |
| Midvale | Center running station on the west side | Platform complete, awaiting shelter |
| Shorewood | Center running station on the east side, westbound left turns will no longer be allowed | Under construction |
| University Bay | Center running station on the east side | Under construction |
| Orchard | Side running stations on University and Johnson | Construction starting May 2024 |
| East Campus | Two side running platforms on University and one on Johnson | Platforms complete, shelter installed |
| State Street | Westbound side running station at Gorham, Eastbound side running station at Johnson | Under construction, buses detouring to Broom and Bassett Streets |
| Capitol Square | Westbound side running station on Mifflin, Eastbound side running station on Main | Under construction |
| Blair | Center running station on the west side | Platform complete, awaiting shelter |
| Paterson | Center running station on the west side, eastbound left turns will no longer be allowed | Platform complete, awaiting shelter |
| Baldwin | Center running station on the west side, eastbound left turns will no longer be allowed | Platform complete, awaiting shelter |
| First Street | Center running station on the west side | Platform complete, awaiting shelter |
| Fourth Street | Center running station on the east side, westbound left turns will no longer be allowed | Platform complete, awaiting shelter |
| Milwaukee - North | Westbound center running station on the west side, eastbound center running station on the east side | Construction starting March 2024 |
| Marquette | Center running station on the west side | Platform complete, awaiting shelter |
| Melvin - Rethke | Center running station on the west side, eastbound left turns will no longer be allowed | Platform complete, awaiting shelter |
| Wright - Fair Oaks | Center running station on the west side | Construction starting March 2024 |
| Anderson | Side running stations on the east side | Platforms complete, shelters installed |
| Mendota | Side running stations | Eastbound platform complete, awaiting shelter. Westbound construction starting March 2024 |
| Thierer - Portage | Side running stations | Eastbound platform complete, awaiting shelter. Westbound construction starting March 2024 |
| Independence | Side running stations | Eastbound platform complete, awaiting shelter. Westbound construction starting March 2024 |
| East Springs | Side running stations | Eastbound platform complete, awaiting shelter. Westbound construction starting March 2024 |
Past Public Meetings
Watch recordings and review materials from past meetings to learn more about the construction process.
Downtown Construction Update
Mineral Point Sidewalk Widening
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
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.
