Birmingham City Council approves $9 million deal for up to 15 new buses
Birmingham City Council has approved an agreement with the Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority that will allow the city to provide funding for up to 15 new buses for the Bus Rapid Transit system known as Birmingham Xpress.
The agreement provides $602,500 per bus, for a total amount not to exceed $9,037,500.
This is a new service, in addition to the BJCTA’s current MAX bus services.
The Birmingham Xpress will connect 25 neighborhoods to opportunities and vital services along its corridor. In addition, it will enable residents to reach employment, educational, and healthcare centers. It will also provide access for visitors to explore Birmingham’s historic and cultural locations.
The project will implement innovative system designs and technologies to improve travel time and enhance service appeal.
The route travels from Woodlawn Transit Center on 1st Avenue N between 56th and 57th Street to Crossplex Transit Center at the intersection of Avenue W and 47th Street Ensley.
“It’s just not about getting to work, it’s about getting to work on time,” Mayor Randall Woodfin said. “The Birmingham Xpress BRT project puts an emphasis on speed, timeliness and convenience for commuters as well as technological upgrades to make traveling both easy and safe for riders.”
For more information on the project, visit birminghamal.gov/brt.
