Phoenix BRT

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Phoenix BRT will be Phoenix's first bus rapid transit line in the city. The system was announced in 2015 when voters approved Proposition 400, and is currently in the detailed corridor planning phase. Construction of the BRT line will begin in 2028 and will be completed in 2030.[1][2][3][4]

Phoenix BRT
Overview
StatusPlanned
OwnerCity of Phoenix
LocalePhoenix, Arizona
Termini
Stations16
Service
TypeBus rapid transit
SystemCity of Phoenix
Operator(s)City of Phoenix
History
Opened2030
Technical
Line length13.6 miles (21.9 km)
CharacterBus rapid transit
Route map

Legend
 Thelda Williams Transit Center
Cheryl Dr/Metro Parkway
35th Ave/Dunlap Ave
35th Ave/Northern Ave
35th Ave/Glendale Ave
35th Ave/Bethany Home Road
35th Ave/Camelback Road
35th Ave/Indian School Road
35th Ave/Thomas Road
35th Ave/McDowell Road (TBD)
35th Ave/Van Buren Street
27th Ave/Van Buren Street
19th Ave/Van Buren Street
15th Ave/Van Buren Street
7th Ave/Van Buren Street
Greg Stanton Central Station
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Background

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In 2015, Phoenix voters approved Proposition 400 which included adding a bus rapid transit system to the city. Phoenix BRT had 6 options for the first bus rapid transit line.

In Early 2020, Phoenix BRT started its Initial Outreach which started with a new website.

In Mid 2020, Phoenix BRT started meetings with the general public.

In Late 2020, Phoenix BRT started showing presentations to the general public.

In Late 2021, Phoenix BRT had online meetings and viewers gave the opinion on what line they liked best.

The six lines were given were:

  • Camelback Road and 24th Street
  • Indian School Road and 24th Street
  • Thomas Road and 44th Street
  • McDowell Road and 44th Street
  • 35th Avenue and Van Buren Street
  • 19th Avenue and Van Buren Street

The line that was chosen was the 35th Avenue and Van Buren Street line. The BRT line will run from the Thelda Williams Transit Center to Greg Stanton Central Station.

Lane Option B – center median lanes with central platforms was identified as the locally-preferred option in September 2025 and selected for implementation along the 35th Avenue Corridor.[5]

The eastern section of the 35th Avenue/Van Buren Street BRT will be mixed-running from 7th Avenue to Central Avenue due to limited roadway width, existing building infrastructure, and right-of-way impacts.

Construction of the 35th Avenue Corridor will begin in 2028 and will be completed in 2030. Construction of the Van Buren Street Corridor will begin in 2029 and will be completed in 2030.

It is planned that the Phoenix BRT will use the Copper Card and Valley Metro App when it opens in 2030.[6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Commute Solutions". City of Phoenix. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  2. ^ "Phoenix BRT". Phoenix BRT. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  3. ^ "Bus Rapid Transit, a new method of public transportation, coming to Phoenix". azfamily.com. 31 May 2023. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  4. ^ "Where Do You Want To See New Public Transit In Phoenix?". KJZZ. 27 November 2020. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
  5. ^ "The Next Phase of Phoenix BRT Is Heating Up!". meetphoenixbrt.com. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
  6. ^ "A New Transit Fare System Will Make Riding Phoenix BRT Quick and Easy". meetphoenixbrt.com. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
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