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Bus Rapid Transit is coming to Chapel Hill

A path for all of us

We’re building a better, more connected future for Chapel Hill. Bus Rapid Transit will connect our community from Eubanks Road to Southern Village, no matter how you travel.

The commute you deserve

Get to downtown, UNC Campus, and UNC Hospitals faster and more reliably.
Walk, bike, or roll on new multi-use paths.
Reduce your time spent waiting behind a stopped bus.

We've always valued progress in transit. Bus Rapid Transit is the next step in that journey.

What is Bus Rapid Transit?

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) uses dedicated bus lanes and special stations to move busses more efficiently than ever before. This means less time ‌stuck behind a bus and more time for what matters to you.

Benefits for drivers and riders

Our new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system is designed to benefit both drivers and riders.

Fewer Delays for Everyone. BRT busses use dedicated lanes and get traffic signal priority. This means they get out of traffic and don't get stuck behind other vehicles, helping to reduce congestion on the road for drivers and making trips more reliable for everyone.
New Car-Free Routes. A continuous multi-use path for walking, biking, and rolling offers a convenient way for people to travel without a car.
More Convenient and Accessible. Modern, level boarding stations make it easy for everyone—including those with strollers or wheelchairs—to get on and off the bus.

Learn more and stay updated. Sign up for Our Town to receive the latest updates.

Your Ride. Upgraded.

Bus Rapid Transit is coming to Chapel Hill

A path for all of us

We’re building a better, more connected future for Chapel Hill. Bus Rapid Transit will connect our community from Eubanks Road to Southern Village, no matter how you travel.

The commute you deserve

Get to downtown, UNC Campus, and UNC Hospitals faster and more reliably.
Walk, bike, or roll on new multi-use paths.
Reduce your time spent waiting behind a stopped bus.

We've always valued progress in transit. Bus Rapid Transit is the next step in that journey.

What is Bus Rapid Transit?

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) uses dedicated bus lanes and special stations to move busses more efficiently than ever before. This means less time ‌stuck behind a bus and more time for what matters to you.

Benefits for drivers and riders

Our new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system is designed to benefit both drivers and riders.

Fewer Delays for Everyone. BRT busses use dedicated lanes and get traffic signal priority. This means they get out of traffic and don't get stuck behind other vehicles, helping to reduce congestion on the road for drivers and making trips more reliable for everyone.
New Car-Free Routes. A continuous multi-use path for walking, biking, and rolling offers a convenient way for people to travel without a car.
More Convenient and Accessible. Modern, level boarding stations make it easy for everyone—including those with strollers or wheelchairs—to get on and off the bus.

Learn more and stay updated. Sign up for Our Town to receive the latest updates.

Ask your questions here

Chapel Hill Transit is excited to bring Bus Rapid Transit to Chapel Hill! If you have questions regarding the project, our team is happy to answer!

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Will the buses still be free?

I don’t think I have a screen name, since I don’t know what that is asked 14 days ago

Thank you for asking.
Yes! We're excited to continue providing fare-free service to our community.
Share Will the other buses that run on MLK be able to use these stations and use the dedicated bus lanes? Like HS, T, G buses. on Facebook Share Will the other buses that run on MLK be able to use these stations and use the dedicated bus lanes? Like HS, T, G buses. on Twitter Share Will the other buses that run on MLK be able to use these stations and use the dedicated bus lanes? Like HS, T, G buses. on Linkedin Email Will the other buses that run on MLK be able to use these stations and use the dedicated bus lanes? Like HS, T, G buses. link

Will the other buses that run on MLK be able to use these stations and use the dedicated bus lanes? Like HS, T, G buses.

Deen asked about 2 months ago

Thank you for your question. Yes, adjustments will be made to allow local and regional buses to use BRT stations and lanes. We will be gathering community feedback and evaluating service options over the next few years.
Share I remember that only one side will have the wide multi use path. the other side will have sidewalk? is that correct? which side will be which? thanks on Facebook Share I remember that only one side will have the wide multi use path. the other side will have sidewalk? is that correct? which side will be which? thanks on Twitter Share I remember that only one side will have the wide multi use path. the other side will have sidewalk? is that correct? which side will be which? thanks on Linkedin Email I remember that only one side will have the wide multi use path. the other side will have sidewalk? is that correct? which side will be which? thanks link

I remember that only one side will have the wide multi use path. the other side will have sidewalk? is that correct? which side will be which? thanks

DG asked about 1 month ago
Yes, this is correct. Here’s the breakdown:
Southern Village to NC 54: Multi-use path on southbound (west) side, sidewalk on northbound (east) side.
NC 54 to North Street: Existing sidewalk network will be maintained.
North Street to Weaver Dairy Road: Multi-use path on northbound (east) side, sidewalk on southbound (west) side.
Weaver Dairy Road to Eubanks Park & Ride Lot: Sidewalks will be maintained or built on both sides, and existing bike lanes maintain existing bike lanes on Eubanks Road will be kept.
Thank you for your question.
Share What exactly will be constructed, and where? That is, will this involve added lanes on both sides of existing roads, such as MLK north of downtown? on Facebook Share What exactly will be constructed, and where? That is, will this involve added lanes on both sides of existing roads, such as MLK north of downtown? on Twitter Share What exactly will be constructed, and where? That is, will this involve added lanes on both sides of existing roads, such as MLK north of downtown? on Linkedin Email What exactly will be constructed, and where? That is, will this involve added lanes on both sides of existing roads, such as MLK north of downtown? link

What exactly will be constructed, and where? That is, will this involve added lanes on both sides of existing roads, such as MLK north of downtown?

I don’t think I have a screen name, since I don’t know what that is asked 14 days ago
The BRT route will use a mix of both new, dedicated bus lanes and existing mixed-traffic lanes.
The easiest way to see where those shifts happen is on the Route Map on our project website. We've updated the map to visually distinguish:
1. Dedicated Bus Lanes (where only buses travel).
2. Mixed-Traffic Lanes (where buses share the lane with cars).
3. Station Locations along the route.
View the BRT Route Map in the right sidebar of the project page.

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