Phoenix Public Transit Department launches webpage for BRT program

The Phoenix Public Transit Department has launched a new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) page on its website to provide input about the new service coming to the city of Phoenix, Ariz.  

In 2015, Phoenix voters approved Proposition 104, creating the 35-year street and transit improvement plan known as Transportation 2050 (T2050). BRT is a key component of T2050 and will expand the city's transit service to give passengers more trip options. 

The difference between BRT and other services is that BRT can move more people while operating throughout the day on major roads. BRT advantages include speed, reliability and convenience, allowing riders to quickly travel throughout the city. Some of the elements found in BRT systems include custom buses, mobile payments, dedicated lanes, advanced technology and level platforms, making it easy for all customers to board.    

As a new transit option for Phoenix, BRT will be developed based on where current and future transit ridership shows the most need and with plenty of community input. That's why the department launched the webpage, to receive feedback. 

The new BRT page will be updated with community meeting locations and details about ways they can participate in the program's development.