Transit Options Under Consideration Print

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Heavy Rail Transit

Light Rail Transit

Dedicated Lane
Bus Rapid Transit

Enhanced Bus

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Examples: New York
San Francisco
Washington, DC
Metro Green Line
Portland
Denver
Central Light Rail
Pittsburgh
LA Orange Line
Boston Silver Line
Red Line Option
Arlington
Pike Ride
Metro Extra
QuickBus 40
Projected Costs per Mile: $50-$250 Million $20-$60 Million $4-$40 Million $1-$2 Million
Typical Dwelling Units/Acre: 12 9 10-12 3-10
Average Speed 18-35 MPH 20-26 MPH 8-12 MPH 15-19 MPH
Distance Between Stations: Urban Core < 1 Mile,
Periphery 1-2 Miles
Urban Core < 1 Mile,
Periphery 1-2 Miles
0.25-1 Mile Limited stops along normal bus routes
Service Frequency:
Peak & Off Peak
5-10 Minutes
10-15 Minutes
5-15 Minutes
15-30 Minutes
5-15 Minutes
15-30 Minutes
5-15 Minutes
15-30 Minutes
Alignment: Separate right-of-way, Grade-separated Aligned center or side of street corridor OR separate right-of-way HOV lanes OR separated right-of-way in median OR along curb In street with traffic