The Blue, Purple and Red rapid transit lines will be served by all-electric Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) vehicles that operate quietly and feature prioritized signaling for traffic lights.

 

Sometimes the vehicles will operate in regular lanes of traffic, and other times they will operate in their own corridor or in a dedicated lane that's physically separated from other traffic.

 

All three rapid transit routes are relatively long and straight, and they allow for stations roughly every five blocks. Station features make loading and unloading passengers quicker. First, tickets are purchased at the stations instead of on the vehicles. Second, the stations will feature platforms that are level with the floor of the bus, making it easier and quicker to get on and off for everyone, but especially for those with wheelchairs, strollers, and bicycles.

 

Stations will include seating, wind protection, roofs, next vehicle arrival information, maps and route information, heating, Wi-Fi, lighting, and such safety features as cameras and emergency call buttons.  They are also handicapped accessible with features to help the visually impaired.

 

BRT is recommended on the proposed rapid transit routes because of its high level of service, reliability, comfort, and convenience, its ability to generate transit-oriented development (TOD) where markets are ripe, and because of its affordability compared to light rail or commuter rail.