Madison receives $6.4 million to renovate Metro Transit facility, part of infrastructure bill
Money from the grant will go to renovating Metro's East Washinton Ave. facility
Current BRT proposal out of touch with community interests
Despite strong support, the plan ignores certain economic, equity concerns
BRT off of State Street may reduce accessibility for low-income students, reduce travel time, ASM rep says
'It is saying that transportation needs aren’t being met for low-income individuals,” ASM spokesperson says
City Council amendment temporarily halts Bus Rapid Transit
Mayor Rhodes-Conway calls amendment 'a clumsy attempt' to stop city's project
Metro Transit proposes moving more buses off of State Street, with Bus Rapid Transit to replace some buses in area
'Transit is really our long-range plan,' Madison Director of Transportation says
Common Council unanimously passes 2020 budgets
2020 operating budget is $340.7 million
City council passes $40 wheel tax, effective Feb. 1
Mayor Rhodes-Conway says tax is only way to fund BRT
Bus Rapid Transit to be implemented by 2024
The City of Madison plans to develop a new bus rapid transit system that will drastically reduce ride time
Mayor announces new project to implement bus rapid transit system in Madison
MetroForward estimated to decrease travel times, make transportation more accessible for everyone
