Phoenix BRT explained

Phoenix BRT will be Phoenix's first bus rapid transit system in the city. Phoenix BRT was announced in 2015 when voters approved Proposition 400. The bus rapid system is currently in the Detailed Corridor Planning phase. Construction of the BRT system will begin in 2026 and will be completed in 2028.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Phoenix BRT
Type:Bus rapid transit
System:City of Phoenix
Status:Planned
Locale:Phoenix, Arizona
Start:Metro Parkway station
End:Van Buren/Central Avenue station
Open:2028
Owner:City of Phoenix
Operator:City of Phoenix
Character:Bus rapid transit

Background

In 2015, Phoenix voters approved Proposition 400 which included adding a bus rapid transit system to the city. Phoenix BRT had 6 options for the first bus rapid transit line.

In Early 2020, Phoenix BRT started its Initial Outreach which started with a new website.

In Mid 2020, Phoenix BRT started meetings with the general public.

In Late 2020, Phoenix BRT started showing presentations to the general public.

In Late 2021, Phoenix BRT had online meetings and viewers gave the opinion on what line they liked best.

The six lines were given were:

The line that was chosen was the 35th Avenue and Van Buren Street line. The BRT line will run from the Thelda Williams Transit Center to Van Buren/Central Avenue.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Commute Solutions. City of Phoenix. 18 September 2023.
  2. Web site: Phoenix BRT. Phoenix BRT. 18 September 2023.
  3. Web site: Bus Rapid Transit, a new method of public transportation, coming to Phoenix. azfamily.com. 18 September 2023.
  4. Web site: Where Do You Want To See New Public Transit In Phoenix?. KJZZ. 9 December 2023.