Community Corner
Phoenix Bus Rapid Transit Continues Engaging The Community
BRT is a high-capacity transit service currently being developed in Phoenix that focuses on improved speed, reliability and convenience.
October 29, 2020
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is coming to Phoenix, and the public is invited to attend virtual public meetings to learn more about the program and provide input on potential BRT corridors.
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BRT is a high-capacity transit service currently being developed in Phoenix that focuses on improved speed, reliability and convenience. It was included in the voter-approved Transportation 2050 (T2050) program in 2015.
For any community members that missed the public outreach thus far (ongoing since Spring 2020), these additional virtual meetings offer opportunities to learn about the program, where it could go, and what amenities it could have.
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Meeting dates and times are below. For details and to request reasonable accommodation, visit Phoenix.gov/brt. The BRT page houses a host of information including video content and a survey that can be filled out at any time.
Each meeting, one in English and the other in Spanish, will be hosted by the city of Phoenix and will offer the same materials and information. You can participate online or call in via phone.
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (English)
1. Online
Copy and paste link into browser bit.ly/PHXBRTMTG-EN
Meeting Number (Access Code): 146 526 4543
Password: PHXBRT2020
2. Call-in-IN
Call: 408-418-9388
Meeting Number (Access Code): 146 526 4543
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (Spanish)
1. Online
Copy and paste link into browser bit.ly/PHXBRTMTG-SP
Meeting Number (Access Code): 146 075 8728
Password: PHXBRT2020
2. Call-in
Call: 408-418-9388
Meeting Number (Access Code):146 075 8728
About Transportation 2050: In Aug. 2015, Phoenix voters approved T2050, a 35-year citywide transportation plan. T2050 is overseen by the Citizens Transportation Commission and includes improved frequency on local bus service, new light rail service and stations, and major street improvement projects. Funding for T2050 comes from a 7/10ths of a cent city sales tax that started Jan. 1, 2016. Over the life of the plan, the funds are estimated to generate about $16.7 billion, or more than half of the plan's overall cost. There will be an additional $14.8 billion in federal and county funds, passenger fares and other sources.
For more information, visit the T2050 site or follow Phoenix Public Transit, Phoenix Street Transportation and Valley Metro on Twitter.
This press release was produced by the City of Phoenix. The views expressed here are the author’s own.
