Engagement

In 2016, the Wake Transit Plan identified four BRT corridors for implementation by 2027. The Northern Corridor was one of the corridors identified and was evaluated further through the Wake Transit Plan Major Investment Study (MIS) which was completed in 2018. The MIS identified two (2) alternatives for the Northern Corridor: Capital Boulevard or West Street.

The Wake Transit Plan Update identified the need for extension of BRT infrastructure to look for connections further outside of downtown to connect Triangle Town Center and Midtown.

In Spring 2022, the City of Raleigh kicked off the Northern Corridor Major Investment Study to examine alternative alignments. 

The planning phase of the Northern Corridor began in 2022 with the Northern Corridor Major Investment Study.

Fall 2022 Engagement
In Fall 2022, a Virtual Open House and 5 in person pop up events were hosted to provide an overview of the BRT Program and provide project specific updates. In person events were held at the following times and locations:

• November 15, 2022 New Bern Corridor Update at Tarboro Road Community Center from 6-8 p.m.
• November 17, 2022 Ask a Planner event at Go Raleigh Station from 9-11 a.m.
• November 29, 2022 Ask a Planner event at Go Raleigh Station from 9-11 a.m.
• November 18, 2022 Ask a Planner event at Raleigh Union Station from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
• November 30, 2022 Ask a Planner event at Cary Regional Library from 12-2 p.m.

The information presented at in person events was the same provided in the Wake Bus Rapid Transit Virtual Open House. Provided was a handout, video, and display board developed for public review. Please visit the virtual open house portal to view the live Virtual Q&A session.