Have you been wondering what all the construction is going on in and around the City of Richmond? It’s the GRTC Pulse: Bus Rapid Transit!
The new GRTC Pulse route will stretch 7.6 miles long along Broad and Main Street, from Rockets Landing in the City of Richmond to Willow Lawn in Henrico County. The GRTC will service 14 station locations and will have 3.2 miles of dedicated, bus-only lanes.
How will this affect me?
Once construction is complete and the Pulse is up and running, you can expect traffic to be more fluid, due to the fact that the bus will offer riders decreased travel time by 33%. The fair is $1.50 per ride or $0.75 for reduced fare customers, and free for CARE customers. If you need your bike for traveling purposed, the bus also allows for you to load your bike to the front of the Pulse, as well as having the option to borrow one of the RVA Bike Share bikes near several Pulse stations.
When is a good time to use the Pulse?
The Pulse will offer reliable transportation for many residents in the City of Richmond and Henrico County, allowing for an increase in job opportunities. It will also be more effective for tourism in the area, eliminating the stress of parking. See list below for upcoming festivals in the City of Richmond in which the BRT would be a great option to use for transportation.
• Broad Appetit – June 3, 2018
• First Fridays – First Friday of Every Month
• 2018 Festivals at 17th Street Farmers’ Market, including Richmond Dog Festival, Bacon & Brews, and Cider Celebration
• Time Travelers: A Free Weekend of Richmond History – Dates vary
• Richmond Folk Festival – October 12-14, 2018
• Shamrock the Block – March 2019
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