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BRT would become the primary service in the corridor, with <br />increased service on nights & weekends. <br />Local bus would continue to run at a reduced frequency to <br />serve local trips & off - corridor branches. <br />BRT Service every 7 -10 minutes <br />1/2 mile between stations <br />LOCAL BUS Service every 30 minutes <br />1/8 mile between stops <br />What makes Bus <br />Rapid Transit <br />different? <br />BRT won't have a <br />dedicated lane for buses. <br />Everything else about the <br />lines will be designed for <br />faster travel speeds & <br />enhanced customer <br />comfort. <br />During rush hours today, local <br />buses spend about 25% of their <br />scheduled time stopped at red lights. <br />With transit signal priority buses can <br />"ask" traffic signals for early or <br />extended green lights to keep moving. <br />Traffic lights will determine whether to <br />give BRT the extra green time. <br />For speedier boarding through all bus doors, <br />BRTwon't have on -board fareboxes. <br />Customers will either purchase a ticket at the <br />Each station will <br />station or tap a Go -To card. <br />have a ticket <br />Roving fare inspectors —not drivers —will <br />machine, where <br />ensure customers have paid. <br />customers can buy <br />tickets with cash or <br />credit. <br />Customers with Go-To <br />cards tap at the station <br />before boarding. <br />- 1' V o <br />>>Curb Extensions for Speed & Space <br />BRT will run in general traffic and won't widen the <br />roadway. Instead, the project will add curb <br />extensions at stations. <br />Today, buses stop in <br />the right -turn lane <br />Current Typical with little space for <br />cusiomeramenities <br />0 o OOO � <br />C back ic elay <br />Buses stop before crossing intersection and <br />are more likely to be delayed by red lights <br />BRT stops farside <br />Extension BRTCurb BRTCurb of intersection, Station progressing <br />through signal <br />before stopping to <br />0 0 00o board passengers <br />MOT" I M <br />Curb extension provides space for a BRT <br />station and eliminates side -to -side weaving <br />!, V <br />Stations will be equipped with more amenities for a safe and <br />comfortable customer experience, similar to light rail. <br />Trash receptacles <br />No <br />Security camera <br />Radiantheat <br />Real -time bus info Maps &information Emergencyphonet <br />