Jun 27, 2024 - News
Charted: Rapid bus line use takes off
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Metro Transit bus rapid transit (BRT) line ridership is up 25% year over year, the latest monthly figures show.
The big picture: The number of passengers on buses and light rail trains in May jumped 11% compared to the previous year.
- The D Line and the Orange Line had a record number of trips, the Star Tribune notes.
Between the lines: Rapid transit lines offer faster service because they have fewer stops and trigger more green lights.
- Three more routes are scheduled to debut in 2025.
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