GRTC’s Flagship Bus Rapid Transit line, providing fast, frequent, and Fare Free service between Willow Lawn and Rockett’s Landing.
- The Pulse runs every 10 minutes on weekdays until 7 pm and every 15 minutes during the evening and on weekends.
- It runs every 30 minutes late night (11:30 PM – 1:00 AM).
- The Pulse only stops at platform-level stations and uses smart traffic signal technology to keep it on schedule.
- There are two types of stations –
- ones on the curbside,
- and ones in the middle of the road at signalized intersections.
Station Amenities:
- benches and lean rails;
- shelter from the elements;
- emergency call boxes
- bike parking;
- real-time arrival signage and announcements;
- informational signage;
- and accessibility for individuals with disabilities
- and bicycles.
Each station has a tall totem with the name of the location and the direction of travel. Stations on the southern side of the road are eastbound; stations on the northern side of the road are westbound. If you’re not sure which station platform to board, just look for the EASTBOUND or WESTBOUND marking on the totem.
Accessing a curbside station is simple. Follow the sidewalk up the ramp onto the station platform. Some stations are also walk-through stations on the sidewalk, where general pedestrians will pass-through, while other stations are on wider sidewalks, permitting pedestrian flow either through or behind the station.
Getting to median stations is as easy as crossing the street. Simply push the pedestrian button and wait for the pedestrian crossing signal to move from the curb into the median. Half-way through the crossing, enter the protected pedestrian ramp onto the station platform.
Pedestrian safety information
please do not try to get on a median platform by crossing lanes of traffic when you don’t have the right-of-way, jumping the railing or walking down the median. Stations are safely located only at signalized intersections to provide the most secure pedestrian crossing experience. Please also do not ride your bicycle onto or through a station.
As tempting as it may be to get close to the edge of the platform as you anticipate the bus’ arrival, please remain behind the yellow tactile warning strip along the edge of the platform! This bumpy pad is a reminder for everyone that there is a drop-off at the edge of the platform. If you are in a mobility device, please wait at the front door entrance of the platform, which is marked black.
Real-time-arrival announcements keep you informed of when the next bus is coming. You can see the minutes on the overhead sign, press the button to hear an audio announcement, or watch the green arrival light rise up the totem the closer the bus gets.
Please arrive at Pulse stations five minutes prior to departure to complete any payment transactions.