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Greater Madison Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)

Metro Transit Surveys & Studies

Onboard Survey (2024)

The MPO partnered with Metro Transit, Cambridge Systematics, and Canete-Medina Consulting Group to hear directly from the people who ride Metro buses every day.

Thousands of riders shared their experiences, and our team carefully reviewed the feedback to better understand what’s working well and where there’s room for improvement. Cambridge Systematics also prepared a final report summarizing the key findings and outlining the survey process in detail.

Onboard Survey Report

Cambridge Systematics Report

Bus Rapid Transit Study (2013)

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is a high-capacity transit service designed to provide faster, more reliable bus travel. Features include dedicated bus lanes, median-running stations, all-electric articulated ("bendy") buses, level boarding, tap-to-pay fares, onboard bicycle racks, and extra space for groceries and mobility devices.

Before Metro Transit launched Rapid Route A, the Greater Madison MPO, Metro Transit, and other regional partners worked together on the Bus Rapid Transit Study. 

The study explored potential routes, projected costs, expected ridership, and the benefits BRT could bring to the region. It also included extensive public outreach to gather feedback from residents about their transportation needs and priorities, helping shape the future of BRT in the Madison area.

Bus Rapid Transit Study

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