Construction is currently underway on a park-and- ride surface parking lot at Northwest Expressway and Meridian Avenue that will boast 50 parking places. The city is already looking to expand RAPID service sometime soon, with planned routes on the south side and in northeast OKC. The $61 million expansion project is part of the MAPS 4 capital improvement program Oklahoma City voters passed in December 2019. Several public meetings and open houses have already been held in 2023 to solicit feedback from residents living or working in those areas of town. Officials hope to have the two routes determined by the end of the year. For a detailed look at the RAPID Northwest route and its planned stops, visit EmbarkOK.com/BRT.
So far, six of the nine new BRT buses purchased have already been delivered. Officials expect the remaining three will be delivered in early fall. The buses feature upgraded seating, Wi-Fi and other amenities. Twenty-eight of the 32 boarding platforms for RAPID have now been built, according to EMBARK’s most recent update; the remaining platforms are under construction. The platforms feature level boarding, which should better accommodate passengers with walkers and strollers. The stops will feature other amenities, including covered and lighted shelters with benches, handrails and bike racks. Eighteen bus shelters have already been installed. Riders will also be greeted with real-time arrival displays and ticket kiosks, where they will purchase their fares prior to boarding. They also have the option of purchasing rides straight from their smart phones. Most of the boarding platforms for the city’s new bus rapid transit system have been built. Photo Credit: EMBARK
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