Ashland Bus Rapid Transit

Ashland BRT
Overview
System Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)
Status Proposed
Route
Locale Chicago
Start Irving Park Road
End 95th Street
Stations 35

The Ashland Bus Rapid Transit is one of the planned bus rapid transit corridors in Chicago. The service will run on Ashland Avenue from Irving Park Road to 95th Street, a distance of approximately 17 miles.

The route would serve various destinations including the Illinois Medical District, the University of Illinois at Chicago, Malcolm X College, and the United Center. It would also provide a connection to seven Chicago Transit Authority subway/elevated rail stations.[1]

Buses would operate using an exclusive lane in the center of the street, with bus platforms located in the median. The service would also utilize features such as transit signal priority and pre-paid fares.[2] CTA estimates that bus speeds on the Ashland BRT would be up to 83% faster than the existing local route.[3]

History

Planning and public engagement were conducted throughout 2012 and 2013.[3] The project's Environmental Assessment was released in November of 2013, finding no significant impacts.[4]

The project has generated some opposition, due to concerns about impacts on automobile traffic and left-turn restrictions.[5] The CTA responded by agreeing to consider restoring some of the left turns.[6]

The project would advance in three phases, with the first phase running 5.5 miles from Cortland Street to 31st Street.

External links

References

  1. ↑ BRT Chicago — Ashland Corridor BRT Archived April 7, 2014, at the Wayback Machine.
  2. ↑ Chicago to Pursue Center-Running Bus Rapid Transit on Ashland Avenue | Streetsblog Chicago
  3. 1 2 Ashland Bus Rapid Transit Project Website
  4. ↑ Study predicts no environmental impact from dedicated bus lanes down Ashland - Chicago Sun-Times
  5. ↑ Not so fast on bus rapid transit, drivers and businesses tell city - redeyechicago.com Archived April 7, 2014, at the Wayback Machine.
  6. ↑ New transportation boss: City may alter Ashland bus rapid transit - Chicago Sun-Times
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