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GRTC outlines North–South BRT study, downtown transfer-station planning, stop upgrades and zero-fare fundraising
Summary
GRTC presented planning updates for a North–South BRT to open by 2031, a western Pulse extension, a permanent downtown transfer station P3 study, stop and shelter upgrades and a fundraising strategy to sustain the city—s zero-fare transit program.
GRTC representatives briefed the committee on capital projects and the agency—s strategy to sustain the zero-fare program.
Major initiatives and timelines
- North–South Bus Rapid Transit (BRT): GRTC said it is studying a BRT corridor from Azalea (Henrico County) through Jackson Ward and Ninth Street to Manchester and Midlothian; the agency aims for operation by 2031. Environmental analysis and engineering work are underway with a construction funding need beginning in 2028.
- Transit-oriented development (TOD) study: A federally funded $750,000 study will identify up…
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