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Wake Transit officials present 10‑year investment strategy; Ben Howell says plan balances BRT, regional rail and local service
Summary
Wake Transit staff briefed the Wendell board on the draft Wake Transit 2035 investment strategy, explaining revenue assumptions, proposed bus rapid transit corridors, regional rail emphasis and engagement results.
Wake Transit staff on Tuesday presented a draft 10‑year investment strategy to the Wendell Town Board, outlining how roughly $3.3 billion in anticipated revenues could be allocated to regional rail readiness, bus rapid transit (BRT), frequent bus service, expanded hours and community funding areas.
Ben Howell, Wake Transit program manager for CAMPO, told the board the plan update is built around four priorities — “connect regionally,” “connect all Wake County communities,” “create frequent reliable urban mobility” and “enhance access to transit.” Howell said the agency has reached the public several times during the plan update and that the draft strategy reflects that input.
On revenue, Howell said, “we're expecting…
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