In the paper today this be almost as much as the train to Milwaukee! But the system would cost between $138 million and $192 million for bigger and snazzier buses, a bus storage facility, passenger stations and street improvements, and another $9.8 million annually to run it, the study says.
Read more: http://host.madison.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/bus-rapid-transit-plan-greeted-favorably-by-madison-officials-despite/article_8b735912-a241-11e2-9834-0019bb2963f4.html#ixzz2QCj3umYL ---------- Forwarded message ---------- *From:* "[email protected]" <[email protected]> *Sent:* Wednesday, April 3, 2013 11:26 AM *Subject:* Bus Rapid Transit Public Meeting Flyer Dear Madison Neighborhood Associations, Please find, attached to this e-mail, a notice to post on your neighborhood website about an upcoming public meeting regarding Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). The second public meeting, to discuss the possibility of BRT within the Madison Metropolitan area, will occur on Monday, April 15th, 2013 from 6-8:00 P.M. at the Madison Senior Center, 330 West Mifflin St. We would really appreciate your help in getting this information out to the public. Much thanks! *Quinn Heneghan* *Project Coordinator* Urban Assets 16 N. Carroll Street, Ste. 750 Madison, Wisconsin 53703 Phone: 608.819.6566 Cell: 608.698.1997 *[email protected]* __._,_.___ Attachment(s) from WCHA Crestwood 1 of 1 File(s) *Madison Area Bus Rapid Transit Study* *Public Information Meeting* *6 to 8 PM, Monday, April 15**th* *Madison Senior Center, 330 West Mifflin Street* The Madison Area Transportation Planning Board (MPO), in cooperation with Metro Transit and the Capital Area Regional Planning Commission (CARPC), has been leading a study to explore where and how to implement Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in the Madison metropolitan area and estimate its potential benefits, cost, and impacts. The study is part of the Capital Region Sustainable Communities (CRSC) initiative led by CARPC. BRT is a high-frequency, limited-stop transit system that offers faster service and improved urban mobility. Faster service is accomplished by speeding passenger boarding, transit priority at traffic signals, less frequent stops, and in some cases restricted or fully dedicated bus lanes. Station improvements, information technology, and improved service reliability and vehicle comfort create a more user-friendly experience. BRT is part of a larger group of premium or high capacity transit systems, including various types of rail service. The consultant team has nearly completed its work and will be presenting its findings for public review. Come learn about the potential for a Madison area BRT system and share your thoughts and comments. For more information on the BRT Study, go to * http://www.madisonareampo.org/BRT.cfm*<http://www.madisonareampo.org/BRT.cfm> For more information on the overall CRSC Initiative, go to * http://www.capitalregionscrpg.org/* <http://www.capitalregionscrpg.org/> a Andy Bach, [email protected] 608 658-1890 cell 608 261-5738 wk
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