MADISON (WKOW) -- The first ever bus rapid transit route will launch in Madison on Sunday, September 22.
Metro’s Rapid Route A will offer 15-minute service Monday through Friday until 8:00 pm and until 7:00 pm on Saturdays.
Thirty-minute service will be available on Sundays and holidays.
Rapid Route A runs east/west from the Sun Prairie Park and Ride to Junction Rd. and will board at new stations starting at East Springs Dr. on the east side all the way to the west end of the route.
Metro Routes B and F will also board at these stations when running along the Route A corridor.
Riders are encouraged to pick up a Fast Fare card at a number of community events as well as at Metro’s main office at 1245 E. Washington Ave.
To keep buses moving rapidly through their schedules, cash and old fare media such as 31-day passes and 10-ride cards will not be accepted when boarding at BRT stations.
For customers paying with cash, automatic ticket machines are available at most stations. Customers using cash can also add value to their Fast Fare cards at these machines.
You can find more information here.
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