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A 13-mile BRT route with 20 stations, 10 stops, and 12 buses is estimated to cost $27 million in construction and capital.
Construction and capital costs of the 13-mile A Line BRT in the Minneapolis area are expected to be about $27 million.
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
A Line:
Minneapolis,
Minnesota,
United States
Identifier
2016-SC00363
Minneapolis, Minnesota is planning to launch BRT (bus rapid transit) service on June 11, 2016. The new route, the A Line, is intended to appeal to travelers that might otherwise avoid bus travel. A spokesperson for Metro Transit indicated that with BRT they are trying to offer a faster trip and a more comfortable ride.
Costs
The A Line BRT in Minneapolis, consisting of 10 bus stations, 20 bus stops, and 12 buses, is expected to cost about $27 million in construction and capital costs. This is compared to an estimated $1.5 billion for a comparable light rail system.
Bus Rapid Transit Moves Forward in Minneapolis
Bus Rapid Transit Moves Forward in Minneapolis
Source Publication Date
02/27/2016
Publisher
Important Media
URL
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A Line BRT in Minneapolis - estimated cost $27 million.
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