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What is BRT?

Bus rapid transit vehicleWhat is Bus Rapid Transit?

Cities around the country are launching BRT systems to improve transit reliability, shorten travel times, reduce congestion, and support economic development.

A Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system is a high-quality bus-based transit system that delivers fast, comfortable, and cost-effective service with a high-level of capacity.

This is done through the use of specialized lanes, dedicated boarding stations, off-board fare collection, and fast and frequent operations.

BRT in Madison Features:

  • Operates approximately every 15 minutes for most of the day, with service on weekends
  • Less frequent stops
  • Dedicated lanes to allow vehicles to stay on schedule and move efficiently through through traffic
  • Traffic signal priority intersections allowing buses to trigger green lights to stay on schedule and reduce travel time
  • Articulated buses that hold more passengers
  • High quality boarding stations with real-time information, covered seating, bicycle access and enhanced pedestrian crossings
  • Will work together with Metro's current system to create fast and efficient connections throughout the region

7 Basics of BRT
 

East/West BRT Project

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Bus Rapid Transit is 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.

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Justin Stuehrenberg, General Manager

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