Wednesday, June 27, 2012

CATA Changes Part I

Lansing may be following the likes of Cleveland, Oakland, and San Francisco when it comes to their transit systems, if the Capital City receives federal funding.

The Capital Area Transit Authority wants to eventually transform their 1 Bus Line to a Bus Rapid Transit alternative, which would be much more cost-effective and efficient.

"BRT is also faster than traditional bus service, due in large part to far fewer stops and traffic impediments within lanes dedicated to buses," Laurie Robison, Director of Marketing and Public Information Officer for CATA, said. 


Much like a light rail system, the Bus Rapid Transit plan would feature central lanes for the BRT vehicles only, as well as 28 new stations along the 8.45 mile stretch of Grand River and Michigan Avenues where the new system would be placed, according to the Michigan/Grand River Transportation Study.

CATA is applying to gain access to the Small Starts program through the Federal Transit Administration, in order to get funding since the SAFETEA-LU bill has yet to be renewed, which would also give them the needed funding to execute their plan.

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