Bus rapid transit project that is planned
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 on 2028.[1][2][3][4]
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:
- Camelback Road and 24th Street
- Indian School Road and 24th Street
- Thomas Road and 44th Street
- McDowell Road and 44th Street
- 35th Avenue and Van Buren Street
- 19th Avenue and Van Buren Street
The line that was chosen was the 35th Avenue and Van Buren Street line. The BRT line will run from Metrocenter Transit Center to Van Buren/Central Avenue.
