An expansion of Interstate 405 in the Seattle region will include bus rapid transit stations that will allow vehicles to travel even faster along the new transit corridor.
"The arrival of Stride, Sound Transit’s bus rapid transit (BRT) brand, on I-405 is still four years away, but recent project refinements could mean even speedier trips for riders travelling between Lynnwood and Bellevue [in Washington]," writes Stephen Fesler.
New changes to last year’s proposal will further decrease travel times, including an extra 13 minutes during the morning peak commute, says Fesler. "Travel time savings come from the use of inline BRT stations built into the highway median."
Fesler takes a closer look at the design and location details and renderings for each BRT station along the route. He notes that the online open house is available for comments and survey responses until February 14 and the project will also soon move into the environmental review process.
FULL STORY: I-405 Stride Update Could Shave Another 13 Minutes Off Morning Bus Commutes
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