What is BRT and why is OKC spending $61 million on it? Here's what to know

The Oklahoman By Jessie Christopher Smith

February 15, 2023

Local officials, city engineers and project consultants for Oklahoma City's MAPS 4 are asking the public for feedback on the $61 million-budgeted "Bus Rapid Transit" lines planned for the south side and northeast Oklahoma City. The city held public meetings and "open house" events last week, asking residents who stopped by how the upcoming BRT additions could better serve the affected communities in the service areas. Similar events are scheduled throughout the month. "This is really just the first step," said Luke Schmidt, a traffic engineer with Kimley-Horn and Associates, the consulting firm working on behalf of MAPS 4. What is Bus Rapid Transit? Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is a bus-based transportation system meant to "deliver fast, comfortable, and cost-effective services at metro-level capacities," according to the U.S. Department of Transportation website.

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