The planning phase began in 2012 with the New Bern Avenue Corridor Study. The study gave recommendations for improving the appearance of the corridor and strategies for revitalizing the area with economic development. The study also suggested ways to support pedestrian, bicycle and transit use along the corridor with a vision for Bus Rapid Transit. 

In 2016, the Wake Transit Plan identified four (4) BRT corridors for implementation by 2027. The New Bern Avenue Corridor connecting from Downtown Raleigh to WakeMed/New Hope was one (1) of the corridors identified. The New Bern Avenue Corridor was evaluated further through the Wake Transit Plan Major Investment Study (MIS) which was completed in 2018. 
 

Updated Oct. 9

The City awarded the Advanced Design contract to HNTB in June, and the team is moving from the early design phase to the advanced design phase.

September’s activity:

• Continued topographical surveying along the corridor;
• Started discussions for the bus platform station designs for the Wake BTR projects; and,
• The Downtown Raleigh Alliance (RDA) helped the project team facilitate discussions with businesses along the corridor that may be impacted by the project.

This month’s activity includes:

• Continue topographical surveys through early November;
• Continue meeting with business owners along the corridor about potential impacts of the project;
• Coordinate with NCDOT about design criteria;
• Continued work towards the advanced designs; and,
• Planning the advanced design touchpoint, scheduled to take place in early 2021.

Phase details coming soon.

Phase details coming soon.