Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Projects

Quick Updates for All Four Corridors:

New Bern Avenue: Construction activities are scheduled to begin soon, with remaining contractor selection taking place through Spring 2026. read more

Southern: This project is nearing completion of the 30% design milestone. These designs will be brought to the public in Fall 2025. read more

Western: This project has entered the final design phase (30% - 100% design). There will be public engagement opportunities coming up once 30% designs have been completed. read more

Northern: This project is entering the final phases of a Major Investment Study (MIS), which is expected to be completed in late 2025. read more

About Bus Rapid Transit

Wake BRT Go Plus Logo with Go in Grey and the plus symbol in orange

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is coming to our region! Planning is underway for fast, reliable, frequent transportation service along key corridors in Wake County and we expect service to be fully available by 2035.

In November of 2016, Wake County voters approved a plan for focused investment in public transit which puts the implementation of the Wake County Transit Plan in motion. The plan calls for building approximately 20 miles of transit lanes along four BRT corridors within Wake County.

The four corridors are:

Map of BRT corridors in Raleigh

Project Details

Type:: Transportation Improvements

Contact

Het Patel
BRT Program Manager
het.patel@raleighnc.gov
919-996-5120
Contact Het with any questions about BRT.

Gabriel Wilkins
BRT Transit Planner
Gabriel.wilkins@raleighnc.gov
919-996-3648

Lead Department:: Transportation Planning and Development

Participating Department:: Engineering Services Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Community Engagement

Service Unit:: Mobility Strategy and Infrastructure Public Transportation Planning Raleigh Arts

Check out the video below to learn more about what you might see at a BRT transit station, and how we plan to provide a convenient, sustainable, and safe transit option for everyone.