Bus Rapid Transit to launch in September
MADISON, Wis. -- A new wave of public transportation is coming to Madison.
Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway announced Metro Transit's East-West bus rapid transit line is scheduled to start on Sept 22.
"The launch of the East-West BRT route is a monumental step forward for our community, and our transit system," Rhodes-Conway said.
The new Rapid A will run on the East-West Rapid Corridor with service running approximately every 15 minutes throughout most of the day. Routes B and F will also operate using the buses, stations, and lanes of BRT but will branch off to serve local stops.
Metro's Rapid Route A and local routes B and F will be served by 60-foot all-electric buses.
The 43 boarding stations along the East-West Rapid Corridor are in the final stages of construction and will have automated ticket machines. Metro is also launching a Fast-Fare system in preparation for the launch of the new corridor.
Metro will continue to provide updates on the launch of the rapid bus transit. Later this month, and in early September, Metro will be hosting opening houses at several BRT sanctions around the city.
More details can be found on the Metro's website and social media channels.
