The City of Raleigh was awarded a $10,168,250 Project Grant by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Capital Investment Grants program (CFDA 20.500) on November 6, 2024. The grant will fund planning, design, and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) development activities for the Wake Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Western Corridor project. Key project activities include:
- Planning and designing 10 enhanced transit stations with 19 platforms, dedicated transit lanes, storm water infrastructure, a multi-use path, and improved pedestrian connectivity and accessibility
- Facilitating ridership growth, improving transit service, and enhancing the customer experience along the corridor
- Supporting local planning efforts to preserve and enhance quality of life along the corridor
The grant aims to enable the City of Raleigh to implement the BRT Western Corridor project and deliver a high-capacity, bus-based transit system to better meet the region's growing transportation needs.
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