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NVTA staff present regional BRT action plan; consultant survey finds strong public interest
Summary
Authority staff described a 28‑line regional BRT schematic and an action plan that would make future BRT projects eligible for funding; a consultant survey (587 respondents) showed 72% would be very/extremely likely to consider using BRT, and staff said further local project development and funding work is needed before implementation.
Authority staff presented a regional Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) action plan and related public‑engagement findings on June 12, saying the plan is intended to ‘think big, start small’—a 28‑line regional schematic to be built incrementally with local project development. Staff emphasized the action plan itself would not commit NVTA funds but would make projects eligible under the Authority’s funding rules and the six‑year program process.
"If you only take away one thing tonight, think big, start small, and build momentum," said Keith (NVTA staff), introducing the plan and noting collaboration with consultants, WMATA and DRPT. He said the action plan is designed to improve the region’s ability…
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