Summary
The county will hold a public hearing September 22 on the New Hampshire Avenue bus rapid transit planning study — registration required to testify.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 9
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
The plan proposes increased funding for the bus priority program; full BRT construction costs were not discussed.
Riders and residents along the New Hampshire Avenue corridor who want input on transit options.
Drivers may see travel lanes repurposed for bus lanes on the corridor.
Mentions & discussions (3)
TE Committee Worksession - Oct 19, 2026
Buses on this 8.5-mile corridor crawl at under 10 mph during rush hour. The hybrid BRT plan — curbside lanes, queue jumps, and pull-outs — would speed up both BRT and local buses for about $142 million, with funding decisions still ahead in the CIP.
Council Session - Sep 22, 2026
The BRT study proposes a hybrid alternative with curbside bus lanes usable by both Ride On and Metro buses. Speakers want it advanced — and want better bus frequency and pedestrian safety fixes now, not years from now.
Council Session - Jul 28, 2026
The county will hold a public hearing September 22 on the New Hampshire Avenue bus rapid transit planning study — registration required to testify.
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