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Study recommends BRT extension to Clayton; $66.1M capital estimate, $3M annual operating for extension
Summary
CAMPO consultants recommended a preferred BRT scenario for a southern extension into Clayton, estimating $66.1 million in capital costs (a roughly $33M funding gap) and about $3 million in annual operating costs for the extension; service could open as early as 2032 if funding and project development proceed.
Ben Howell of CAMPO presented a concept-of-operations study that confirmed a locally preferred alternative for a southern bus rapid transit (BRT) extension to Clayton and Garner. He said the evaluation compared three scenarios (two GoRaleigh-operated and one GoTriangle-operated) and recommended a scenario that balances travel time, operational cost per ride and capital cost considerations.
Howell provided estimates for the extension: an annual operating cost of about $3,000,000 for the extension alone and a capital cost estimated at $66,100,000 split roughly between Wake and Johnston counties. He noted there is "a capital funding gap of approximately $33,000,000" and that "no contributions expected at this time from Clayton or Johnston County" for capital outlays; some operating-cost share discussions will be required if the route is implemented locally.
The study recommended a weekday peak frequency of about 20 minutes and lower off‑peak frequency; Howell said station types include core, opening-day and future infill stops and that transit signal priority and queue jumps are planned to improve reliability. He summarized a tentative implementation timeline that could result in service as early as 2032 but stressed that schedule depends on funding availability and the city of Raleigh’s capacity as the eventual project sponsor.
Council members asked about ridership-model limitations, operating-cost responsibilities and whether Wake Transit or federal sources could fill gaps. Howell acknowledged modeling constraints and said some cost assumptions depended on operator selection; staff and CAMPO agreed to continue coordination with Raleigh, NCDOT and Wake Transit.
