Have you heard the news? GRTC’s Pulse BRT is a success, and riders want more efficient, convenient, and reliable connections to get you where you need to go! To accommodate people on the move, we're excited to announce the next phase of the GRTC Pulse North-South Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) - GRTC's commitment to help keep our region moving. The North-South BRT will connect Northside and Southside to the existing GRTC Pulse BRT and beyond, making it easier and safer for everyone to get around with bus service that is more reliable, convenient, and faster for all of us.
GRTC Pulse North-South BRT will connect more of the region, including Chamberlayne Avenue, Leigh Street, 8th Street, 9th Street, Commerce Road, Hull Street, Belt Boulevard, and Midlothian Turnpike. Adding a North-South BRT to the existing GRTC Pulse system will support regional growth and help provide equitable access to jobs, education, and community services.
Project Map
In Fall 2023, GRTC completed the GRTC Pulse North-South Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Study to determine a locally preferred alternative for a North-South rapid bus route. The study paired public input with analysis of demographics, employment, equity, multimodal connectivity, and existing transit service. GRTC selected a preferred corridor alignment for further design and environmental review.
This project picks up where the 2023 study left off. GRTC Pulse North-South BRT will be constructed in phases. This project will advance Phase I of the locally preferred alternative through preliminary design and the federally required environmental evaluation process. It will also advance preliminary planning of the segments identified as future phases of the alignment. Phase I of the project will comprise at least 50% dedicated bus lanes and numerous BRT stations (locations to be determined) along the corridor. When this project concludes, Phase I will be eligible to compete for federal funding for detailed design and construction.
Phase I Project Map
Spring 2025 community engagement for the GRTC Pulse North-South BRT Project will begin in March 2025. During the Fall 2024 engagement process, we asked for your thoughts on potential designs for the project corridor. You can view the preliminary conceptual design PDFs by clicking this link: Round 1 Engagement Summary
During Spring 2025 engagement, we will present updates to the conceptual design, based on additional technical analysis and feedback from the public collected in Fall 2024 through:
As the Richmond region grows, our transit system must keep up. GRTC Pulse North-South BRT Project will help people get to jobs, schools, grocery stores, doctors’ offices, and other destinations. By participating in the process, you’re helping to create a transit system that works for you and for your community by helping our region to plan for its future.
Beginning in March 2025, we will provide details of the ways you can get involved in this important project. Engagement opportunities will include:
In the meantime, check out the Round 1 Engagement Summary.
We want everyone in the community to be involved. Your input will help us design a transit system that serves Greater Richmond. Please join us in shaping the future of our region —we look forward to your input!