The
Regional Transportation District has unveiled the branding of its new Bus Rapid Transit Service (BRT) that will offer riders a choice of non-stop or all-stop service along U.S. 36 between Boulder and Denver Union Station.
The Flatiron Flyer's non-stop service will run on the new express lanes that are currently under construction. The all-stop service will run on the general purpose lanes with stops at the corridor's six stations, which will be enhanced with canopies, ticket vending machines, programmable displays and upgraded security and station furniture.
The line's six stations are at U.S. 36 and Westminster Center, Church Ranch, Broomfield, Flatiron, McCaslin and Table Mesa.
"We're excited to offer this new class of service to our riders starting in 2016," says Phil Washington, RTD's general manager and chief executive. "BRT combines the quality of rail transit and the flexibility of buses, and it offers more capacity on U.S. 36, which will help relieve traffic congestion and optimize our transportation investment."
The design on the new BRT buses encompasses a unique blue and sunrise-orange color scheme, the geographical significance of the Rocky Mountain foothills and movement and speed portrayed by a bird and swoosh.
The BRT is part of
RTD's FasTracks transit expansion program, which will build 122 miles of commuter rail and light rail, 18 miles of bus rapid transit services, 21,000 new parking spaces, the redevelopment of Denver Union Station and redirected bus service to better connect the eight-county district.
Contact Confluence Denver Development News Editor Margaret Jackson with tips and leads for future stories at margaret@confluence-denver.com.
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